Money Moral Dilemma: Should we give my in-laws the flight cancellation compensation we claimed?

Lindamar_

YES, no question. Maybe they’ll spend the money on another nice trip for you all.

Haesel

pplummer said:

Split it between you? They weren’t going to apply for the compensation so would have gained nothing in that case. You applied for the compensation. You were all inconvenienced. Sounds like a 50/50 split would be fair?

Absolutely 50 50 split

Chapmag99

100% yes, I can't imagine why you are asking this question!

gloriouslyhappy

50 / 50 is fair - they paid for the holiday but you had the inconvenience and the stress of it all.

riding_pink

Brie said:

So you got a free holiday AND £2k in cash?  

It sounds like £3120 as a minimum - the in-laws (plural, likely 2), took us (plural, likely 2), and this kids (plural so at least 2) - so at least £520 x 6. 

The fact that this is even a question is insane. Be grateful you were treated to a holiday. I hope they don’t make the mistake of taking you again

emsi_b

How much was the holiday? £200 per head bargain or £3000 per person luxury trip? Who paid for the expenses incurred when the flight had to be rebooked?

I'd say the expenses should be covered out of the total, if not covered by travel insurance or the airline at the time. Then see what's left and portion it out accordingly- if there's enough to pay off the whole holiday with some left over, keep the leftovers.

I'd be inclined to keep the kids portion and put into savings account-several hundred pounds is a nice lump sum to add into a long term saver, and most grandparents wouldn't begrudge that. And then I'd give my parents/in laws the "adults" portion- they paid for the holiday. Even if they weren't going to claim, and you did all the leg work, you still benefitted over all (and may well do again in future). To avoid any issues with the kids portion, offer for it to go in a JISA, even if the rate isn't as good. They'll know it is definitely for the kids then.

squirrel59

Yes. Of course you should.

benedictadams

who forked out for the meals, hotel room etc whilst you were waiting for the delayed flights

if it was the in-laws as who booked the holiday then they should get the money

if it was person x then giving it al the compensation to your in-laws means person x loses out, but then its upto your in-laws to reimburse then and make it clear to person x that the inlaws have got the entire compensation and if they are out of pocket to deal with them

2702

Give them the money. You want £3k for filling a form? and a bit of stress, oh yeah and a free holiday. Sorry to hear you were inconvenienced by the delay.

Davelench

They paid for your holiday so you should pay them back their compensation at the very least. 

They may have their reasons for not claiming but now that you’ve claimed on their behalf you should play fair.