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Flight delay compensation
Archives for April 2019
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Delay compensation claim rejection (birdstrike)
We we're delayed 17hrs on 15/04/19, filed a claim as soon as we got home and apart from the auto response had nothing from the airline untill this week stating that birdstrike was the cause therefore no compensation. How do I find out if they are telling the truth, otherwise the airlines can say this everytime they have…
Airport staff strikes - Spain
Following on from an article on the main board. Airport / Ground Staff are due to go on strike across Spain from Sunday 21st April. Some articles report a one day strike, others have said its an indefinite strike. I believe originally it was an indefinite one but may now have been scaled back to 24hours all going well but…
Baggage Delay
I'm wondering where we stand on this.. Took a flight from the UK to (Amsterdam)(Singapore) Sydney. We arrived on time in Sydney but our baggage hasn't. We've been told they can deliver it to the hotel we're booked in to (for 1 night) on tomorrows flight when it comes in which will (hopefully) have our luggage. Now. as…
Flight cancelled twice
Hi can anyone tell me if I am entitled to two lots of compensation. Due to fly on 21st, flight took off but had to land due to a technical fault. Flight rebooked for 22nd, this flight was then cancelled due to flight crew being out of hours. We have received one offer of compensation in line with the EU regs but am…
No compensation for cancelled US flights to Europe?ne
OH has been in Memphis. Last night flew to Charlotte to catch connecting flight to London. All flights confirmed. Arrived on time in Charlotte. After waiting 1.5 hours were told that pilot had phoned in sick and airline had been unable to find a replacement. Flight cancelled. Would have to wait and book onto next flight in…
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