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Who pays for airport delays?
When delays happen due to airport infrastructure, like a runway repair, the airport itself often bears some costs, but airlines and passengers also feel the pinch. Airlines might have to pay for extra crew hours or rebooking fees, and passengers lose out on holiday time or incur unexpected expenses. Compensation rules vary depending on the cause of the delay.
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