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Flight delay compensation

Archives for October 2017

Can I claim for loss of earnings due to strikes?
On a return flight from Spain, the flight was cancelled due to air traffic control strikes in France. Is there any way I could claim for my two days loss of earnings as Easyjet won't pay any compensation for air traffic control strikes? Thanks, Eddie
Not sure if can claim?
Hello all. Looking for advice. My son was checked in to fly from Washington to Manchester via Iceland on a Thursday evening in August, picking up his connection on the Friday morning in Iceland. The flight from Washington was delayed sufficient for him to miss the connection. There was only 1 flight out of Iceland on the…
Cost redemption for connection missed through flight cancellation
My wife and I booked a flight between a UK regional airport to Edinburgh back in April 2017 for a flight in early September 2017. We then booked a flight from Edinburgh to London which left just over 2 hours after the Edinburgh arrival. The next day we were flying out to LA on holiday. 6 days before we were due to fly I…
Monarch flight delay compensation
Hi. I'm hoping someone can help me with this one. I think I already know the answer but thought I'd ask anyway. I flew with Monarch in Aug 17' and the return flight was delayed over the 3 hours. I sent in the relevant forms and received an email confirming I would receive compensation for each person on the booking and I…
Compensation still not paid advice please
Long story short my flight was delayed and fell within guidelines for compensation. I then stupidly went with a company to claim on my behalf. This went fine to begin with then I heard nothing, I email and don't get a response, and phoning doesn't really get me anywhere. Now I managed to find out from the airline they…
MSE News: Court ruling opens door to flight delay claims for missed connections
Hundreds of thousands of travellers who have missed connecting flights with non-EU airlines could now be able to claim compensation after a key ruling by the Court of Appeal...Read the full story: 'Court ruling opens door to flight delay claims for missed connections' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already,…
Travel Agent says I cannot make ATOL claim they have to do it
One of thousands I know but can anyone advise? The holiday firm that I booked through for my son and his friend to fly out to Tenerife on 17th booked us with Monarch. I appreciate it's not their fault that Monarch went into liquidation but initially I was told that they were sourcing comparable/equivalent flights. Those…
MSE News: Ryanair wrongly denies passenger compensation for cancelled flight
Compensation - AirMiles vs £s
On June 17th this year AA Flight 057 from LHR to MIA was diverted to Terpeira in the Azores for a medical emergency. The result was a 6 hour delay in reaching Miami causing cancelled meetings and much distress and inconvenience. AA's Customer Relations (pre- emptying a Claim) apologised and credited me with 20,000 Air…
Thomas Cook and Irma
We've just returned from a holiday to Florida. My question is regarding possible compensation for the cancellations and delays experienced beforehand. We were booked to fly on 09/09 with Thomas Cook. This flight was cancelled although this wasn't communicated to us until we got to the airport, costing us fifty quid in taxi…
Finnair Flight Delay Compensation
I booked a return ticket from Manchester to Bangkok via Helsinki with Finnair in January. The return flight was delayed in Bangkok and returned to Helsinki 1 hour 28 minutes late which meant I missed my connecting flight to Manchester which would have arrived at 17.00pm. I got diverted from Helsinki with a different…
Medical emergency Malaysia airlines
Can anyone please tell me where I stand, I flew out on Malaysia airlines mh003 on September 15 this year, During the flight a medical emergency occurred during which a illegal immigrant was being deported, The deportee had smuggled a razor blade on board and slashed his wrists, in the toilets after takeoff, despite having…
Wizz air flight movement
Hello My scenario is that Wizz air sent an email a couple of months ago saying fight times had moved so significantly that they were offering rebook flight, or cancel the flight with full refund or 120% credit options. I've sat on this email and noticed last week that the flight costs for the new flight times are now a…
Which operator to apply to for compensation?
Hello and I hope someone can clarify for me..... we were booked on a flight through KLM but which was actually a Kenyan Airways aeroplane. The flight reference is KLM as was the original booking. However KLM are trying to say that the application for compensation (the flight was cancelled due to a fuel leak and we had to…
Freebird flight delay compensation
Hi All, Just after a bit of advice. We were delayed 4 hours with freebird going from Manchester to Bodrum. I sent them a letter and offered us €250 as a straight away payment and if we wanted more it would have to go through the directors and accounts etc. Has anyone dealt with this before? I don't know if we should accept…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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