Money Moral Dilemma: Should I share the vouchers from my complaint win?

Former_MSE_Nick · 3 November 2016 at 3:38PM

This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks...

After a hellish flight, I complained about the service. My partner at the time said that we wouldn't get anywhere but now, after we've broken up, I've been sent a £200 voucher. Should I share it, even though I did all the legwork?

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BISCUIT1 · 8 November 2016 at 6:47PM

If you did all the work then I think you should keep the voucher! x

Andypandyboy · 8 November 2016 at 6:51PM

You should keep it. It appears they wouldn't have bothered complaining and you are no longer together so I would just keep it.

Tigsteroonie · 8 November 2016 at 6:57PM

You did the legwork, you keep the reward.

But if you don't want to p155 off him/her, don't shout about it on social media.

onlyroz · 8 November 2016 at 8:48PM

Who paid for the flight?

scotsbob · 8 November 2016 at 11:21PM

If the £200 was compensation for two people, because both people had a bad experience then you share it.
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If you only mentioned one person when you complained then it's all yours.

AnneMary · 9 November 2016 at 12:33AM

You did the work and they are paying you the money. It's yours. I'd advise you spend it on something that will make you happy which you wouldn't normally be able to do/buy.

baxterigazn · 9 November 2016 at 12:54AM

To carry on from who paid for the flights... if you paid for the flights, you keep the compensation. If you both paid half or some portion each, split the comp accordingly. That would be the honest, and kind, thing to do.

keithyno.1 · 9 November 2016 at 2:04AM

Naah, you keep the full £200! He/she is your ex, you've both had to move on with your lives and £100 each is just not worth losing any sleep over. That might sound a bit cold and clinical, but the truth is most partnership/marital breakups involve amounts (and, in most cases, disputes over) thousands and hundreds of thousands of pounds..especially where property is involved. A £200 flight voucher? Get it spent, and raise a smug glass to your ex wherever you choose to go with it, celebrating the fact that the trip was their loss (as was you!)