However, owing to the fact that any cancellations would be beyond airlines' control, there is no automatic right to other compensation.

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But the company said compensation payments would not be automatic and customers must make a claim in writing within one month of their electricity being restored.

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Unemployment compensation also is taxable, and there is no automatic withholding.

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