Drone Airport Closure/Technical Problems/Bad Weather Flight Disrupted? You STILL Get Money Back + Trip Expenses | SkyAid
🚨 BREAKING: Drone closures hit Copenhagen, Oslo, Aalborg, Munich airports Sept-Oct 2025. Tens of thousands affected. Know your rights!

⚡ Drones/Technical Problems/Bad Weather? You STILL Get Money

Don’t believe airline lies! Airport closed by drones? Technical problems delayed flight? Weather cancelled plane? Strike disrupted travel? Airlines say “extraordinary circumstances = no compensation” but you STILL get refunds, care assistance, and can claim thousands for ruined holidays.

100%
Ticket Refunds
FREE
Care & Hotels
FREE
Rebooking
$7,000
Trip Expenses

🔧 All “Extraordinary Circumstances” We Handle

Airlines love using these excuses to avoid paying compensation. But you still have guaranteed rights that airlines CANNOT refuse.

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Drone Airport Closures
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Technical Problems
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Bad Weather
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Strike Disruptions
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Snow & Ice
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Storms
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COVID Restrictions
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Security Issues
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Volcanic Ash

🚁 DRONE CLOSURES: The Growing Global Threat

Drone incidents are disrupting airports worldwide at an alarming rate. In September-October 2025 alone, major European airports experienced unprecedented closures affecting tens of thousands of passengers. Here’s what happened:

🇩🇰 Denmark

Copenhagen Airport: Closed 4 hours (Sept 22, 2025). Aalborg Airport shut 3 hours (Sept 25). Multiple other airports affected. Danish PM called it “serious attack on critical infrastructure.”

🇳🇴 Norway

Oslo Airport: Closed overnight for 4 hours (Sept 22, 2025). Thousands of passengers stranded. Part of coordinated Nordic disruption.

🇩🇪 Germany

Munich Airport: Closed twice in 2 days (Oct 2-3, 2025) due to unconfirmed drone sightings. Massive flight diversions across Europe.

🇬🇧 UK – Gatwick 2018

Gatwick Airport: Shut for 33 hours (Dec 19-21, 2018). Over 1,000 flights cancelled, 140,000+ passengers affected. Cost airlines £50 million. The incident that changed aviation security forever.

⚠️ Critical: Drone closures are classified as “extraordinary circumstances” under EU261/UK261, meaning NO €250-€600 standard compensation. However, you still have powerful legal rights that airlines must honor!

🔍 Airline LIES vs. The TRUTH (Including Drones)

Airlines deliberately mislead passengers about extraordinary circumstances. Here’s what they say vs. what you actually get.

AIRLINE LIES:

  • “Drone closed airport = you get nothing”
  • “Technical problems = extraordinary circumstances = no rights”
  • “Bad weather cancelled flight = you get nothing”
  • “Strike delay = not our responsibility”
  • “Extraordinary circumstances void all rights”
  • “Weather cancellation = take voucher or nothing”
  • “Non-refundable ticket = no money back ever”
  • “Act of God = we owe you nothing”
  • “Security issue/drone = force majeure, zero liability”

THE TRUTH:

  • Drone closure flight cancelled = FULL REFUND guaranteed (EU261 Article 8)
  • Technical problems flight cancelled = FULL REFUND guaranteed
  • Bad weather flight delay = free care & rebooking
  • Strike cancellation = hotel & meals covered
  • Weather disruption = tax refunds even on £1 tickets
  • Ruined holiday expenses = up to $7,000 claimable (Montreal Convention)
  • Cancelled hotel bookings = compensation available
  • Missed events/tours = money back possible
  • Drone delay stranded overnight = hotel accommodation mandatory

✅ What You STILL Get – Even for Drone Closures (Airlines Cannot Refuse)

Whether drone incident, technical fault, bad weather, strike, or any “extraordinary circumstance” – these rights apply 100% of the time under EU261/UK261 and Montreal Convention. Airlines CANNOT refuse these even for drones, weather, or technical problems.

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Full Ticket Refunds (EU261 Article 8)

Get 100% of your ticket price back within 7 days – including all taxes and fees. Even “non-refundable” tickets must be refunded when airlines cancel due to drones, weather, or any reason.

You Always Get:

  • Complete money back
  • Including government taxes
  • Even “non-refundable” tickets
  • Within 7 days guaranteed
  • Applies to drone closures
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Free Care & Hotels (EU261 Article 9)

Stranded due to drones/weather/technical problems? Airlines must provide free meals, accommodation, transport, and communication costs until you reach your destination. This applies even for drone incidents!

You Always Get:

  • Free meals & drinks
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Transport to/from hotel
  • 2 phone calls/emails
  • Until rebooked
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Free Rebooking (EU261 Article 8)

Airlines must provide alternative flights at no extra cost. Same route, same class, earliest opportunity or at your convenience – your choice. Applies to all cancellations including drone closures.

You Always Get:

  • New flight same route
  • Same class of service
  • Earliest opportunity
  • No extra charges
  • Your choice of timing
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Return Home Option

If journey becomes pointless due to delay/cancellation (including drone closures), you can choose a free flight back to your starting point instead of continuing to destination.

You Always Get:

  • Free flight back
  • If journey pointless
  • When stranded mid-trip
  • Your choice
  • Plus full refund

💎 BONUS: Claim Your Ruined Holiday Expenses (Montreal Convention Article 19)

Drones/technical problems/weather ruined your vacation? Missed events? Wasted hotel bookings? You can claim compensation for expenses that couldn’t be refunded when disruption ruined your plans – even for extraordinary circumstances like drone closures!

Up to $7,000
Ruined Holiday Expenses
Hotel bookings you can’t use
Tours & excursions wasted
Event tickets & concert seats
Wedding venue costs
Cruise connections missed
All Receipts
Missed Bookings
Yacht charters lost
Restaurant reservations
Show tickets unused
Sports event seats
Theme park passes
Work Income
Business Losses
Missed meetings
Lost contracts
Conference fees paid
Business trip expenses
Client opportunities

💡 Key: Trip expenses are claimable under Montreal Convention Article 19 EVEN for extraordinary circumstances including drone closures! Airlines are liable for consequential damages up to approximately 5,346 SDR (~$7,000).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get compensation if drones close the airport?
Drone closures are considered “extraordinary circumstances” under EU261/UK261, which means you do NOT get the standard €250-€600 cash compensation. However, you still get guaranteed rights: full ticket refunds within 7 days, free care and assistance including hotel accommodation if needed, meals and drinks, free rebooking on next available flight, and you can claim ruined trip expenses up to $7,000 under Montreal Convention Article 19.
What are my rights under EU261 for drone airport closures?
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, drone closures are classified as extraordinary circumstances exempt from cash compensation. However, Article 8 guarantees your right to choose between: (1) full ticket refund within 7 days, (2) free rebooking at earliest opportunity, or (3) rebooking at later date of your choice. Article 9 requires airlines to provide care assistance including meals, refreshments, hotel accommodation if overnight stay needed, and transport to/from hotel. These rights cannot be refused regardless of the cause of disruption.
Can I claim under Montreal Convention for drone-related delays?
Yes! Montreal Convention Article 19 allows passengers to claim damages for consequential losses from flight delays, including those caused by drone closures. This can include non-refundable hotel bookings, missed tours, event tickets, business losses, and other expenses up to approximately 5,346 Special Drawing Rights (about $7,000). Airlines are liable unless they can prove they took all reasonable measures to avoid the damage, which is difficult to prove for consequential trip expenses.
Do I get compensation for technical problems flight delays?
While technical problems are considered extraordinary circumstances that exempt airlines from paying EU261 compensation (€250-€600), you still get guaranteed rights: full ticket refunds, free care and assistance, hotel accommodation if needed, meals, and free rebooking. Plus you can claim ruined trip expenses separately under Montreal Convention.
What if bad weather cancels my flight completely?
Bad weather cancellations still entitle you to: 100% ticket refund (including “non-refundable” tickets), free rebooking on next available flight, hotel and meals if stranded overnight, transport to/from hotel, and you can claim compensation for ruined holiday expenses up to $7,000 under Montreal Convention.
Can airlines refuse refunds for extraordinary circumstances like drones?
No! Airlines cannot refuse refunds for cancelled flights regardless of the reason. EU Regulation 261/2004 Article 8 guarantees full ticket refunds within 7 days for any cancellation – whether due to drones, technical problems, weather, strikes, or any other extraordinary circumstance. UK261 has identical provisions. This is a non-negotiable passenger right.
What happened during recent drone airport closures?
Major incidents include: Copenhagen Airport closed 4 hours (Sept 22, 2025), Oslo Airport closed 4 hours same night, Aalborg Airport shut 3 hours (Sept 25, 2025), Munich Airport closed twice (Oct 2-3, 2025), and historically Gatwick Airport shut 33 hours (Dec 2018) affecting 140,000+ passengers. Danish officials called it a “serious attack on critical infrastructure.” Passengers affected by these incidents have full rights to refunds, care, rebooking, and Montreal Convention claims.
How much can I claim for ruined holiday expenses due to drone delays?
Under the Montreal Convention Article 19, you can claim up to approximately $7,000 (5,346 SDR) for consequential losses from flight disruptions including drone closures. This includes non-refundable hotel bookings, missed tours, event tickets, business losses, and other trip expenses – even when the disruption was due to extraordinary circumstances. Airlines must prove they took all reasonable measures to avoid your damages.
What’s the difference between EU261 compensation and other rights?
EU261 compensation (€250-€600) only applies when delays/cancellations are the airline’s fault. However, passenger rights like refunds (Article 8), care assistance (Article 9), rebooking, and Montreal Convention claims apply regardless of fault – even for drones, technical problems, weather, or strikes. These are separate legal protections that airlines cannot refuse.
Do I need travel insurance for these claims?
No, these are your statutory passenger rights under EU261/UK261 and international Montreal Convention law. Travel insurance is separate and additional. Your airline is legally obligated to provide refunds, care, and rebooking regardless of whether you have insurance. Montreal Convention claims are also independent of insurance.

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