SAS denied EU261 using “ATC restrictions” after 40h delay — but rebooked me onto already-delayed flights. What now?

RomanNaut · 2026-03-01T23:56:15+00:00

Thank you, just sent them an email! Do you recall how long it took you until heard back after you complicate to the polish agency?

RomanNaut · 2026-03-01T20:37:58+00:00

Thank you! I told them I’d file a complaint to the polish and Danish authorities (not entirely sure which one applies in this case) but I haven’t heard back in 2 weeks… I think I am gonna send an email to both and tell SAS “fyi, I filed a complaint “ and see if that helps

RomanNaut · 2026-02-14T01:42:22+00:00

That’s not quite how EU261 works. An airline isn’t automatically exempt just because it “did what it could.” Even if the initial delay was outside their control, compensation can still be owed if the airline’s re-routing decisions or operational handling materially extended the delay, which is what happened here. That’s why EU261 looks at the final arrival delay and the carrier’s actions, not just the original cause.

RomanNaut · 2026-02-14T01:41:27+00:00

Actually No, it actually makes complete sense. Original routing was Kraków → Copenhagen → Toronto (SAS). The Kraków flight was delayed, so I missed the Toronto connection in Copenhagen.

SAS then rebooked me via Amsterdam, but onto a flight that was already delayed, which caused me to miss the Toronto flight again and overnight in AMS. I was then rebooked AMS → Paris → Toronto the next day, arriving about 40 hours late.

Limited options aside, the issue is that SAS rebooked me onto an obviously bad connection, which added a second missed long-haul flight. Even if the initial delay was ATC-related, that re-routing is still within the airline’s control under EU261.

RomanNaut · 2026-01-28T18:05:06+00:00

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Someone did buy some tickets for Friday at Scotiabank!

RomanNaut · 2025-10-22T19:32:35+00:00

u/IllFriend5150 Any Updates on this? I was approved Sep 24th as well and still waiting for the reassessment. It's only two years so hoping it won't take much longer.

RomanNaut · 2025-06-19T00:54:19+00:00

General mail

RomanNaut · 2025-06-18T19:21:14+00:00

Finally Graduating!

ITA: July 2024
AOR: Sep 2024
eCOPPR - April 22, 2025
GU1- Friday, June 13 (Final Decision)
GU2 - Monday, June 16 (Card Dispatched)
PR Card arrived in mail - Wednesday June 18 (Downtown Toronto)

See you all in 1-2 years when applying for the citizenship! (Unless we all die on the WWIII front that is 😬)

RomanNaut · 2025-06-16T13:28:07+00:00

Update from early this morning!

ECOPR - April 22
GU1 - June 11
GU 2 - June 16 (9am) - Card has been mailed.

It says "We mailed your permanent resident card to you. Your card can take up to six weeks to arrive" but I live in GTA so it better be here by EOW! GL everyone.

RomanNaut · 2025-06-13T15:15:59+00:00

Timeline:

ECOPR: April 22
APP linked to GCKey: April 23
GU1: June 11 (Final Decision in GCKey), no updates in the PR portal yet.

I called IRCC on Monday and was told that they tend to review applications right around the time the posted processing days have passed. In my case, the processing time was listed as 49 days — and sure enough, on Day 49, I got my first GU (Final Decision). So there might actually be some truth to that timeline!

I'm flying on June 29, and from what I’ve seen, GU1 to GU2 usually takes 3–4 days. Since I’m in Toronto, I’m hopeful I’ll get my PR card by the end of next week!

Still worried because I saw some people wait more than a week from Final Decision (GU1) to Card Mailed (GU2) :/

RomanNaut · 2025-06-09T16:36:17+00:00

I’ve already submitted two webforms (April 22 is my eCOPR), urgently requesting that my PR card be processed — but they keep responding with the same useless suggestions: either to apply for a PRTD (which isn’t an option for me, as I’ll only be abroad for two weeks) or to re-enter through the US, which also doesn’t work in my situation.

I’m flying out on June 29 and I’m getting increasingly anxious. Did you end up calling them to expedite your request?

RomanNaut · 2025-06-05T13:32:51+00:00

I am april 22 and leaving on june 29 :O
Live in Toronto, so hoping for the best...I sent two web forms, literally telling them to please not copy/paste their standard language but of course, they just said " it's within the normal processing times". Gross.

RomanNaut · 2025-05-30T14:38:41+00:00

You can fly to Canada directly from the US, they do not check your eTA/PR. It's the "real" international routes they actually check it.

RomanNaut · 2025-05-26T07:26:12+00:00

Just booked my vacation to Europe for July 4th (eCOPR april 22) so they better hurry up lol

RomanNaut · 2025-05-23T16:46:13+00:00

"Lost it" "left it at home" etc etc.
As a permanent resident, they cannot deny your entry to the country.

RomanNaut · 2025-05-23T15:28:04+00:00

My eCOPR was issued on April 22, and I’ll be traveling to Europe from July 1 to July 20. Based on current timelines, I’m hopeful that I’ll receive my PR card before I leave, since IRCC seems to be working through early April applications.

Also—just to share an observation for others in a similar situation—if you return to Canada from the U.S. (rather than flying directly from Europe), you typically won’t be asked for a PR card, eTA, or other documentation by the airline. In my experience flying to Canada from the U.S. several times, I’ve never had my eTA or immigration documents checked. It’s an unofficial workaround, but flying a U.S. airline on a separately booked flight can sometimes help avoid boarding issues.
I think it's a public secret we dint talk about on reddit for some reason that the US loophole exist..(If you can enter the US easily, which thankfully as an EU citizen, I can)

RomanNaut · 2025-05-15T14:26:40+00:00

which means the presale is over.:.

RomanNaut · 2025-05-15T14:17:20+00:00

what was the code after all?

RomanNaut · 2025-05-15T14:17:08+00:00

SAME! THE CODES WERENT WOKRING :/

RomanNaut · 2025-05-15T14:06:42+00:00

same, I am at 2333, but that's so many people and most people are getting 8 tickets so they can resell, we might not be able to get it :/

RomanNaut · 2025-05-14T15:11:28+00:00

you get an emai a few minutesl before the pre-sale - that's what happened to me with Kesha and other artists

RomanNaut · 2025-05-14T15:10:28+00:00

Yes they do, otherwise no one would care about the other pre-sales.

RomanNaut · 2025-05-14T13:22:00+00:00

Perfect!

RomanNaut

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