Originally Posted by
SamYeager
I'm no legal expert but I believe the "cancelling carrier" still has primary responsibility for the passenger(s) until they successfully land at their destination. If a contracted carrier fails to fulfil their task then that's just between the two carriers to resolve at later date.
Agreed - my understanding is that when you buy a ticket you take out a contract with the airline to get you from A to B - it's their responsibility.