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howticklediam

Vauban wrote: »

My understanding is that the £19 per hour is what a litigant in person can claim for their work preparing the case, but you only get this on the small claims track is the other side were "unreasonable" - and that sets a very high bar indeed.

You can get though I think an extra £70 for turning up for a hearing without satisfying this test. I got £150 - quite separate from interest - for turning up to my three hearings when I won against Monarch.

Yes that's as I see it now, CPR 27.14(g). I would say applying for a set aside and requesting a hearing, then rejecting an offer to settle half way, and then saying you're no longer defending two weeks before the hearing is pretty unreasonable. Put me to a lot of unnecessary work. At least enough to put it before a judge to decide.

howticklediam

howticklediam wrote: »

Yes that's as I see it now, CPR 27.14(g). I would say applying for a set aside and requesting a hearing, then rejecting an offer to settle half way, and then saying you're no longer defending two weeks before the hearing is pretty unreasonable. Put me to a lot of unnecessary work. At least enough to put it before a judge to decide.

And however you look at it, it makes no economic sense whatsoever. But I've long since given up trying to find rationality in their actions.

Vauban

howticklediam wrote: »

And however you look at it, it makes no economic sense whatsoever. But I've long since given up trying to find rationality in their actions.

I agree. I understand - though condemn - airlines who simply reject claims as a default reaction to a letter. This means probably 90%+ of folk take it no further.

But once a legal claim is started, against which there is no prospect of a successful defence, why do the airlines spend a fortune defending the case? In my example, Monarch engaged two London barristers, as well as sending two witnesses from Luton to Winchester. (The witnesses were hopeless and couldn't answer basic questions.)

Who is exactly taking these decisions within the airline? Are they rational? If I were a shareholder, I'd be concerned at the profligate waste.

lawsonoswal

I'm not getting anything from Jet2 at the moment. I applied for compensation a couple of years back as my flight had been delayed due to the previous people aboard the flight to ibiza causing such a mess they had to clean the plane from top to bottom. Jet2 replied saying this wasn't claimable and I left it at that. However a couple of months back i decided to go for this again and they have ignored both letters I have sent. They can't both of been lost in the post surely.

Vauban

lawsonoswal wrote: »

I'm not getting anything from Jet2 at the moment. I applied for compensation a couple of years back as my flight had been delayed due to the previous people aboard the flight to ibiza causing such a mess they had to clean the plane from top to bottom. Jet2 replied saying this wasn't claimable and I left it at that. However a couple of months back i decided to go for this again and they have ignored both letters I have sent. They can't both of been lost in the post surely.

Write a Letter Before Action, with proof of posting, and then start court proceedings if they don't respond. They only ignore you if you let them.

Wombat

Just to let you know that the money from Jet2 hit my bank account today. Just a shame they couldn't have paid up without arguing and spent the cash they used on solicitors to buy better aircraft!

howticklediam

Wombat wrote: »

Just to let you know that the money from Jet2 hit my bank account today. Just a shame they couldn't have paid up without arguing and spent the cash they used on solicitors to buy better aircraft!

How long from the offer? Was it through Botts?

Wombat

How long from the offer? Was it through Botts?

I started the proceedings myself but passed the case over to Botts after getting bogged down in the Small Claims battle. Botts informed me Jet2 had agreed to pay up about 6 weeks ago.

My case is outlined 2 or 3 pages back on this thread.

NoviceAngel

Wombat wrote: »

I started the proceedings myself but passed the case over to Botts after getting bogged down in the Small Claims battle. Botts informed me Jet2 had agreed to pay up about 6 weeks ago.

My case is outlined 2 or 3 pages back on this thread.

Congratulations on your success Wombat, hopefully if there's a next time and with J2 you never know, you'll have the confidence to go DIY all the way! :T

jahiggins208

In June 2015 I successfully claimed against Jet2 for an 11 hour delay in May 2013. They sent me numerous rejections so I then went through the Small Claims and won. I received €400 euros AND £120 interest (25 months from delayed flight to settlement date).

I know a group of 9 people from near where I live who were on the same flight (a group booking) so I told the bloke who booked their flight to press on with court proceedings – Jet2 promptly tried to settle out of court for €3,600 (9x €400). He rejected this as his original request was for interest payment for all 9 people too and he referred to my case settled in June 2015 basically saying I received interest so his group should. However the solicitor acting for Jet2 has rejected this and said;

“The Liverpool County Court has since dealt with the issue of interest specifically concluding that it is not payable in claims brought under the Regulation. Despite this, and should you chose to pursue this matter, I suggest that you take independent legal advice in relation to the same. The offer of my client as outlined below remains open and, should you choose to accept the same so that this matter may be concluded without the need to expend further time and cost, please forward your account details and I shall request that my client transfer settlement monies forthwith”

He has received court papers with next steps and is unsure whether to pursue with his claim through the small claims incase he loses his request for interest. Jet2 have agreed to pay the €3,600 it is just the case to not pay interest which will be defending in court.

Does anyone know if the rules have changed regarding paying interest (what is this re; Liverpool County Court)? I can’t seem to find any articles online which makes me think Jet2 are just using scare tactics to make him accept the €3,600……