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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

European General Court limits use of ‘extraordinary circumstances’ defence for follow‑on delays

The European General Court has ruled that airlines cannot extend an earlier flight’s “extraordinary circumstances” defence to a subsequent flight delay caused by the carrier’s own autonomous decision. The judgment, issued after a German referral, tightens legal limits on when that defence applies.

2026-03-06T00:32:39.102009-08:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
CNBC

Analyst: Iran war could make Middle East evacuation unmanageable and cost $7.7B — Indian carriers face route disruptions and higher operating costs

By CNBC: Mark Martin of Martin Consulting says it'll cost $7.74 billion to evacuate the Middle East's expatriate population in a worst-case scenario. He elaborates on how Indian airlines have to cope with adjusted flight routes and increased operating costs.

2026-03-05T22:59:18.553012-08:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Air Canada   Airbus A320   Airlines   Boeing 737  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Air Canada shifts first retrofitted 737 MAX 8 into Rouge as 45‑aircraft narrowbody transfer gets underway

By FlightGlobal: Montreal-based Air Canada has transferred its first retrofitted Boeing 737 Max 8 to leisure subsidiary Rouge, marking the start of a fleet reorganisation that will see 45 narrowbodies moved by year-end.

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2026-03-05T22:07:43.018654-08:00