Advice on how to obtain compensation for flight delays
First check the airline's website for their policy on
compensation for flight delays. To apply for a refund of your
ticket because you suffered severe delays, you should first contact
the airline office from where you purchased your ticket, not the
airport you actually flew from, and tell them what happened, the
length of your delay and the explanation you were given for the
delay. Were you left in the airport or did you require
overnight accommodation at your expense? Tell them what you feel
they should pay you as compensation for flight delays.
(Assuming that no compensation is paid to you) contact
the Air Transport Users Council on 020 7240 6061, or
complaints@auc.org.uk.
Don't forget your legal right to initiate a claim in your local
county court. Feel free to read our GUIDE TO THE
SMALL CLAIMS COURT.
If you experienced flight delays, did you purchase your
ticket with your credit card?
If your flight tickets were purchased with a credit card
and cost £100 or more ,then under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit
Act 1974, you may be able to claim damages for flight delays from
your credit card provider.
For more information on how to make a Section 75 claim please
see our free Section 75 Claims guide.
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