OLG Frankfurt: Passengers Must Plan Time Buffers for Delays
The OLG Frankfurt has ruled that passengers are responsible for planning sufficient time buffers to avoid delays, as demonstrated in a recent case involving a woman's flight to Hawaii. The court decided that a two-hour buffer was insufficient for her journey, given the risk of traffic jams. The woman's delay was ruled 'avoidable', as she could have planned more time. The OLG Frankfurt upheld the regional court's decision to dismiss her lawsuit for reimbursement from her car insurance company. The OLG also stated that traffic accidents with traffic jams are a 'general risk' that passengers should anticipate. This decision aligns with car insurance policies, such as Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Card insurance, which may not cover delays due to traffic jams if the passenger did not plan enough time buffer. Passengers are advised to expect delays at airport controls and calculate waiting times into their travel plans, especially for intercontinental flights. The OLG Frankfurt's ruling serves as a reminder for passengers to plan their journeys carefully, including sufficient time buffers to account for potential delays. Failure to do so may result in car insurance quotes not paying out for delays, as demonstrated in this case.
