Court Dismisses Woman's Flight Compensation Claim Due to Late Arrival
A woman's appeal for compensation after missing her flight has been dismissed by the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main. The plaintiff, who was driving to the airport in a rental car, encountered an unexpected road closure and arrived late. She withdrew her appeal following a hint from the Senate.
The court ruled that the plaintiff had no claim to compensation for the additional costs incurred due to the delayed departure. Airlines and airport operators recommend arriving 2-3 hours before departure to account for unforeseen delays. The plaintiff could have ensured a timely arrival by planning an appropriate time buffer.
Passengers are advised to calculate a safety buffer for delays at controls and general traffic risks when traveling to the airport. If the plaintiff had allowed a minimum safety buffer of 15 minutes, she could have passed the accident scene before it occurred and caught her flight. The plaintiff's travel cancellation insurance did not cover the additional costs as the delay was not inevitable.
The court's decision highlights the importance of planning a safety buffer when traveling to the airport. Passengers should be aware that insurance may not cover additional costs due to delays that could have been anticipated. The plaintiff withdrew her appeal, accepting the court's ruling.
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