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How much do delays cost?
The Nats air traffic control failure on 8 September cost IAG up to 30 million euros. This figure includes compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, additional staff costs, and the disruption to their carefully planned flight schedules. Such events have a significant financial impact on airlines.
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