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Who pays for a replacement flight?
British Airways bears the significant cost of arranging a replacement flight, including fuel, crew salaries, ground handling, and potential compensation for delayed passengers. These expenses can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds for a long-haul service like the Chicago route, impacting the airline's operational budget.
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