7 Reasons Flights Get Cancelled — And What You Can Do

Flight cancellations are frustrating. But they happen for specific reasons — and your rights depend on WHY it was cancelled.

The 7 Reasons

1. 🌫️ Weather (fog, storms): Most common Dec-Jan in north India. NOT airline's fault → limited compensation
2. 🔧 Technical issue: Safety first — airline MUST rebook you or give full refund
3. 👨‍✈️ Crew shortage: Pilot/crew duty hour limits hit. Airline IS responsible → full rights apply
4. 📉 Low bookings: Airlines merge flights when seats don't sell. You MUST be rebooked
5. 🏗️ Airport closure: Runway repair, VIP movement. Not airline's fault
6. 🦠 Medical/security: Rare but happens. Return to gate events
7. ✈️ Aircraft availability: Previous flight's delay cascades. Airline IS responsible

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