In the event of no deal Brexit...

MarcoM

We are flying to South America end of March 2019.
We are flying to Amsterdam on the 28th and then from Ams to South America on the 29th.
Both flights with KLM.
If due to a no deal brexit the uk ams flight was cancelled by klm would they provide compensation for the flight from Ams to South America? The flights are on separate bookings.
Now I know this may not happen but I wanted to know what happens if an airline cancels one flight and the passenger cannot therefore make the remaining flight even though this is on a separate booking.




Regards,

gettingtheresometime

Won't we still be technically in the eu on 28/3/19?

agrinnall

gettingtheresometime wrote: »

Won't we still be technically in the eu on 28/3/19?

Not just technically, in all respects. The UK-AMS flight is the one that they have the least to be concerned about because it will happen exactly the same as if it was taking place today.

MarcoM

sorry i meant 28/04 and not 28/03

eDicky

With the two flights not being part of the same booking, KLM normally would have no responsibility if you are not there to take the continental flight on 29th for any reason.

It's a whole month after Brexit date and there is currently some preparation going on for the 'no deal' scenario exit, so you're likely to be ok.

Brexit: Cabinet 'ramps up' no-deal planning - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46600850

Alan_Bowen

The real issue is going to be delays at Border control, not the lack of flights. I expect the flights will be operating normally but since you are travelling via Amsterdam and there will have been a month to see what is happening, if the worst comes to the worst, take Eurostar from St Pancras to Amsterdam. KLM will have no liability for the long haul flights if you are not at Schipol Airport on time, the risk of booking the flights separately

richardw

What is your back up plan if the flight to AMS 28/04 is cancelled?

photome

Just wondered why flights are not on same ticket

agrinnall

photome wrote: »

Just wondered why flights are not on same ticket

At a guess to save money on APD by taking the long haul flight starting outside the UK.

theonlywayisup

photome wrote: »

Just wondered why flights are not on same ticket

Ex EU, as per the post above this one.

It's cheaper to Ex EU particularly in J or F to start outside of the UK. Maybe Brexit will bring an end to our current overcharges?

photome

agrinnall wrote: »

At a guess to save money on APD by taking the long haul flight starting outside the UK.

theonlywayisup wrote: »

Ex EU, as per the post above this one.

It's cheaper to Ex EU particularly in J or F to start outside of the UK. Maybe Brexit will bring an end to our current overcharges?

I didnt know that.


I often fly to USA from Norwich via Amsterdam, I always get it on one ticket. Have never priced it up seperately.


edit just tried a random date in july and it was twice the price to do it on seperate tickets.


will bear it in mind though