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What are passenger rights on delays?
Airlines have obligations to passengers during long delays, especially regarding care like water and food. For flights departing from the UK or EU, regulations like EC261 specify these rights. The Heathrow incident highlights how these obligations can be challenging to meet when passengers are stuck on the tarmac.
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