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Flight delay compensation

Archives for August 2013

Easyjet manipulating flight departures
My recent flight to Malaga was called and passengers queued at the gate. An announcement was made that there was a technical fault with the plane and that everyone should return to the departure lounge. Eventually the flight was called again some hours later. However, soon after takeoff the pilot apologised to passengers…
Thomson's reject claim for 2008
I claimed for flight delay from 2008 - delay due to filter found to have passed its expiry date. Thomson claim that because the EU Regulation 261/2004 doesn't say how long passengers have to claim that the EU Court of Justice says we need to look at our national law which says claims need to be brought within 2 years.…
MSE News: Flight delay compensation: It's an airline lottery for passengers
"MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal huge differences between airlines' approaches to paying flight delay compensation..." Read the full story: Flight delay compensation: It's an airline lottery for passengers Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
Thomson Claim Success in Court
In August 2010, my family took a Thomson holiday to the Greek Island of Samos. Flight TOM2437 from Samos (SMI) to Manchester (MAN) scheduled for 1220GMT on 5 August 2010 was delayed by twenty hours and fifty seven minutes due to a fault with the plane. We had kept the actual paperwork handed out by Thomson to passengers on…
Thomas Cook TCX 325 27/28th April 2013 Anyone else on this flight
CANCUN-MANCHESTER Hi I am trying to connect with any other pax, who may of been on this flight delayed over 24hrs, to see if any have tried to claim against Thomas Cook and the results. TCX 325 27th April 2013 actually departed 28th April Any help greatly appreciated
Flight Delay June 2007
Hi, I experienced a flight delay in June 2007. We were flying from Blackpool to Alicante about 12 of us on a Hen Party Weekend. From what I remember we checked in and was told the aircraft we were going on had a technical fault so they were sending a different aircraft for us. We were a bit fed up but as previously stated…
unwanted points awarded.
Hi guys, I made a complaint to Emirates about a year ago, they awarded me skymiles, but I would really like some kind of financial compensation. I was delayed almost five hours. Any ideas as to whether I might able to go back to them and insist on financial compensation? cheers Russ
How to find info on delayed flight from 2007?
Hi All, Regarding compensation for delayed flights l was delayed by over 24 hours in 2007 having booked a holiday in Florida. The only problem is it was with XL Airways (UK) which have since gone bust and l cannot find information on my delayed flight. I wrote to my credit card company with the details to claim from them…
Delta Airlines non communication
We filed a compensation claim for a delay from Dublin to Orlando via Atlanta, which resulted in an overnight stopover in Atlanta( which was also a commotion in itself!) + reaching our destination 15 hours late. Travelling were 2 adults + 2 children. It is now day 33 + despite an automated receipt of our complaint detailing…
Thomas cook flight
Hi all, I'm not used to posting on forums hope I am in the right place here goes... On Friday 2nd August my flight was delayed with Thomas cook as the catering lorry crashed into the plane causing damage to the door seal, they did not have the necessary parts to repair the plane they had to be sourced from Luton hence the…
Thomascook airlines flight delay 2009
Hi, I am new to forum. I am looking for anyone who has information regarding Thomas Cook Airlines flights from Glasgow 22nd July 2009 to Vancouver and return flight on 26th of August 2009 which was eventually cancelled till 27th August 2009,a delay of 25 hours. We arrived at Vancouver Airport 2 hours before check in on…
BA025 to Hong Kong 5th August
I've just returned from a short business trip to Hong Kong, on the odd occasion I fly on business I like to use our 'flag carrier' airline, but.........on the outward leg the left main gear wouldn't retract, so we flew over the channel and dumped fuel then returned to Heathrow for an overnight stay. Interestingly the plane…
Proof required for claiming
In 2011 we were delayed by 24 hours when returning to the UK from Bangkok, at the time we were given a room for the night and a meal, can we still claim compensation? I can't find our flight booking reference or email with boarding cards from 2011. I have an imigration stamp from Bangkok airport which confirms when we…
Flight delay USA
Can anyone tell me if I am due compensation...I flew to Phoenix, Arizona via Las Vegas. I missed my connecting flight as was 2 hours late taking off from the UK. I ended up staying a night in Vegas. Can I claim compensation - Virgin put me up in a hotel for night. Thank you.
Lan Airline delay
Hi there New to this forum so please be gentle. I had a delayed flight with Lan on the 29th Jan 2013 and have written to their Spanish address as they have no contact in the UK. Haven't had any response from them, a little advice would be appreciated. Does anyone have any idea if they have a registered office in the EU or…
?Can I claim
Hi there, just wondering if someone can advise whether I can make a claim or not In December 2006 I left Aberdeen to commence a gap year to Australia. After weather and aircraft problems I flew from Aberdeen to London Heathrow with BMI and had missed my connecting flight with BA to Dubai. It was 21st December and complete…
Four hours in Dubrovnik - BA
Hi all, I was hoping someone who had claimed successfully against BA (or any other airline) could advise me. My flight on 26/10/11 was delayed by 4hrs 7mins Dubrovnik-London (Gatwick) as a result of what I believe at the time they said was 'technical problems'. My partner and I incurred costs from missing an ongoing flight…
Reputable Compensation Companies / agencies
Hi. Before I start court proceedings myself. I was wondering if anyone has any details of reputable companies that deal with the compensation claims. Im sure some people will have positive + negative comments with regards using them but looking to weigh up my options.. Is there any lists / names of any reputable companies…
Small Planet delayed flights P7 371 on 26/05/2013 and P7 372 02/06/2013
I am writing regarding delayed flights P7 371 and P7 372: Outbound flight P7 371 on 26/05/2013 from London Gatwick to Las Palmas, Gran Canariawith the scheduled departure time of 13:50hrs.This flight arrived 12.5 hours late at Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Also return flight P7 372 on 02/06/2013 from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria…
Flight TCX1035 17 hr delay
My first time posting on here so please bear with me. My partner, myself and my 3 year old son went on holiday to Lanzarote and were scheduled to return on 4th July 2013, when we arrived at Lanzarote airport it already showed our flight delayed from 21.00 until 23.30, they gave us 4 Euros each, which just about covered a…

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