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Flight delay compensation

If you're claiming compensation for a flight delay and want to discuss it with other MoneySavers, here's the place.

Air France / Charles De Gaulle
Hi, I've literally just signed up because I need some advice on an issue. I do apologise if I have posted this in the wrong section or violated any rules; if there are moderators on this site please let me know if I need to delete / move my post accordingly. Okay, so, a few weeks ago my mother and I were in Barcelona and…
flight delays of over 5hours
Ryanair as informed me of a flight time change of over 5 hours what is the chance on compensation
Compensation for delay/cancellation due to bad weather
If a flight is delayed or cancelled due to a hurricane departing from a region known for hurricanes, could anyone tell me what my rights are please?
Cobalt Airline - Flight Delay
Hi all, I am wanting some advice on what I should do as I have no firm confirmation from the airline on when compensation is due to be given for a delayed flight. I sent a EMAIL to Cobalt airline using MSE template letter. I sent the below: I am writing regarding flight C0 620 on 25th July 2016 from London Stansted (STN)…
Compensation Claim
Hi all, can I make a claim for compensation against Ryanair? We was travelling to Corfu on flight fr2107 as we was metres from the runway the pilot applied full power an took off again, we did this twice an then the pilot decided to fly to main land Greece (Thessalonika). Five minutes before we were due to land in Corfu a…
Volotea flight delay compensation offer
Hi Guys, Don't normally venture into this part of the forum but could do with some advice. Me and my family were delayed for 5 hours coming back from Mallorca a few weeks back and I sent a copy of the claim letter template as per the guide, I have just received this email back and I'm not sure what to reply. Dear Mr. , We…
4 hour delay - compo if don't get on flight?
Hi Guys, I was wondering if you could help me with the following scenario. So my partner and I planned a visit family in Derry for the weekend, leaving manchester at 20.20 arriving at 21.15 and returning on Sunday evening. The outbound flight was delayed for 4hours 40 minutes and landed in belfast at 02.00. For us, at the…
2-leg connecting flight Rio->UK - eligible for compensation for ALL or only PART ?
My son flew Rio to Madrid (with Iberia) then Madrid to London (with BA). Both legs were booked at the same time on one ticket via BA's website. The Rio -> Madrid leg landed on time, but the Madrid -> London was delayed >4 hrs. BA is telling us that we are only due compensation for the Madrid -> London leg (i.e. €250) but I…
Baggage Delay Compensation Claim - Turkish Airlines
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice, hoping this is the right place to post. I'm having a lot of trouble claiming compensation from Turkish Airlines after they delivered my bag seven days late in Nepal and provided extremely poor customer service. A few days after I landed they emailed me to say my bag had been delivered…
Garuda Indonesia changing airport and times
We have booked to go to Bali in the summer holidays directly with Garuda Indonesia. We booked the flights over a month ago but now Garuda Indonesia have changed the flight details, we will now be flying from Heathrow instead of Gatwick, and the flights they offered are over 12 hours time difference apart. I have contacted…
Flight Cancellation
Hello Please may I ask for advice on an unusual situation, I was lucky enough to win a Trip to LA, I was booked on a flight from Manchester to Heathrow then Heathrow to LA with BA.. My flight from Manchester was at 13-40 at around 8am I received a text informing me this flight had been cancelled , I rang BA and they could…
Flight cancellation compensation
Hi Guys I was looking for advice. I have recently had a flight cancelled by Ryan Air whilst abroad due to france air strikes. The issue is, on the phone to their customer service they didn't have any flights left and they advised me to request a refund online and find another flight. They did not let me know they could…
Success - Croation Airlines
Hi All Happy to report Success on a compensation claim against Croatia Airlines. My Wife and I Travelled to Split in early July from LGW and the Inbound flight delayed by approx 4 hours. This resulted in late departure and arrival some 280 mins late. I wrote to the airline and was informed that because of a Bird Strike and…
Regular Delays Under 3 hrs - Business Costs
Hi there, not sure if anyone can help but we have been experiencing regular delays now with Easyjet who we travel with every Monday & Friday between Belfast & Birmingham, so far this year there has been about 10 delays in total whereby Easyjet are smart enough to keep the delay time under the 3 hour mark to save paying out…
can i claim ? slightly baffled any info
HI any help would be appreciated booked flights from manchester to new york in as a birthday present for my elderly mother, these were booked through British airways but were an american airlines code share. being direct they were perfect, taking age into account especially now these flights have been cancelled and we have…
chance of a claim?
Can anyone help me? I flew from Gatwick to Barcelona on Friday I paid extra for BA as I assumed it would be a better service. After several times of having problems checking in I find that its not even with BA its with vueling. I arrive at the airport to find its delayed 30mins which is ok I guess. Whilst waitng at the…
Travel Curtailment
I had plan to visit Swiss and Barcelona from UK however because of ATC French Strike my first outbound flight of Ryan air was cancelled from UK to Basel and I had to restrict to visit to Barcelona. I took the flight from UK to Barcelona after 3 days as they didn't had any flights to Basel for next 1 week, I had to cancel…
Can I claim?
My partner and i were booked to fly from Gatwick to Mauritius on the 4th september. The flight was an Emirates flight due to depart at 2145 and arrive at Dubai at 0735 the next morning. We had a connecting flight departing Dubai at 1020 that same morning to arrive at Mauritius at 1655 that day. The flight was delayed…
Gatwick to Palma de Majorca
Hi everyone, Anyone knows if the compensation for delayed flights more than 3 hours, the 1500km or more rule is straight line from one point to another? I just got an email from easyjet and they are happy to pay but only 250€ as a flight of less than 1500km....
Flight Delay
Hi could do with some help : Three weeks ago we went on holiday , had a connecting flight from Edi to San Fran with a 2.5 hr turnover at Newark . Plane was delayed 1hr in leaving Edi and we said to hostess that we had a connecting flight and she said not to worry they would know in Newark that our plane had been delayed.…

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