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Who pays for flight cancellations?

When Qantas cancelled the Rome to Perth flight due to bedbugs, they became responsible for rebooking passengers and providing accommodation if needed. Under international regulations, airlines must offer compensation for significant delays or cancellations within their control. The cost of deep cleaning the Dreamliner and lost revenue from the grounded aircraft also falls to the airline.

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