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Who pays for grounded flights?
Airlines bear significant costs when flights are grounded, including compensation for passengers, rebooking fees, and lost revenue. While some insurance might cover specific events, operational disruptions like this communication failure typically fall to the airlines. Passengers may be entitled to refunds or alternative travel under consumer protection laws.
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