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Flight delay compensation
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Flight cancellation compensation
I've been trying without success to get compensation for a cancelled flight from Venice to Birmingham (via Munich) last July (2018). I contacted Lufthansa who told me to contact Air Dolomiti, which I have done several times but no response. I've even tried Bott & Co (complaints company) who've told me: 'Having reviewed…
Alternative Travel Costs After Flight Cancellation
A few friends and I recently had an internal Flybe flight cancelled from the South West of the UK back to the Midlands. Around 4 hours' notice was given for the cancellation with no reason. Flybe simply sent a link with two options: apply for compensation or search for another flight. The next flight was not for another 24…
compensation for cancelled flight for inconvenience
On Wednesday 24th July, me and 4 others were travelling back from Amsterdam Schiphol airport when our flight was cancelled less than 2 hours before we were due to fly due to “fuelling issues”. Over 100 flights we cancelled from Schiphol so we we’re unable to get another flight out that day. EasyJet arranged for the 5 of us…
Connecting flight delayed? It may now be easier to claim - MSE News
Passengers with connecting flights should find it easier to claim delay compensation, following a ruling by the European Court of Justice...Read the full story: 'Connecting flight delayed? It may now be easier to claim' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
How do I search for AA delays thread?
I did not want to start a new thread but how do I find the American Airlines delay thread? First time yesterday I had a four hour delay from Chicago into London, plane had to be replaced. Guessing that because it was AA into UK not covered by any of the EU rules. So wanted to read the thread to see other peoples…
Interesting case re delay on connecting flights
Much has been discussed on here re situations where first flight was on time but second flight, generally outside the EU and potentially on a different airline would/should be treated Interesting case here - https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2019-07/cp190095en.pdf I wonder whether this will result in…
Flight Cancelled and New Flight from different airport
Hi. I was travelling from LTN to a non-EU destination more than 3,500km away. The airline then transferred me to another flight later on the same day from LHR with an arrival time of more than 4 hours delay. What is the calculation of compensation due under these circumstances?
Claim company charge me with fees for no service
Dear all, In case of flight delay I was told that we were entitled to claim for a delay. Unfortunately, while submiting a claim I was online and added all flight details to an online claims company I came across (AirHelp and 3 more). The fastest resolution came from AirHelp and I was charged for this servis paying fees.…
Can I Claim?
Hi, My flight home from Turkey was cancelled for 24 hours and my question is.......I did not have enough vital medication with me to cover the cancelled flight and as a consequence I went into a bit of cold turkey and was quite ill for the day, am i allowed to "claim" anything for this off the airline at all? Many thanks…
Lied to
Hi everyone. Can I have your thoughts on the best course of action cos my flight problem falls between threads? I was told last Friday that my plane had been taken out of service and I was offered a flight at midnight the same day from Manchester (my original airport) but then I would lose a days holiday or fly from…
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MSE News
Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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 low-income 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.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
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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