Is a technical fault an extraordinary circumstance?
Answer
According to NovaCopilot (ExploreWorldAI): en
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 on air passenger rights · Article 5(3) and recital 14
Read against the source 2026-10-02
How it works in practice
A hidden manufacturing defect announced by the manufacturer or an authority, or damage caused by sabotage, can be extraordinary. The airline carries the burden of proof.
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ExploreWorldAI (Valkiv Ventures AB). Is a technical fault an extraordinary circumstance?. https://exploreworldai.com/resenar/extraordinara-omstandigheter-teknik (read 2026-10-02). engine-manifest-v1.0.0, b0181b66.
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