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Flight Canceled for Security Reasons? The Law May Still Entitle You to Compensation
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 2 days ago
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What happened
A legal guide says passengers whose flights were canceled for security reasons may still be entitled to compensation and assistance from airlines. It cites Israeli law, wartime exceptions that apply only on limited dates, and several court rulings awarding passengers money against carriers such as El Al, Ryanair, Arkia and others.
- 01Airlines remain liable even when passengers booked through agents.
- 02War-related compensation exemptions apply only on four narrowly defined date ranges.
- 03Courts have ordered airlines to pay for lodging, food, replacement tickets and statutory damages.
- 04Recent rulings rejected airline claims of special security-related circumstances.
- 05The article urges passengers to file claims instead of giving up their rights.
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