Originally Posted by
runway30
There are 4 reasons why some flights might operate
1) To operate repatriation flights for those coming to the end of their holidays
2) To provide some service for those travelling on essential business
3) Foreign carriers who have already sold seats in their home market
4) Those airlines (and I’m thinking Ryanair) who will insist on operating flights to avoid paying compensation
If a Govt refuses to allow you operate flights then said Govt cannot insist you pay compensation because of its actions. They can try it on but ultimately it will fail in court.