Flight compensation blog
Expert advice, legal updates, and comprehensive guides to navigating your passenger rights and flight disruptions.
8 million euro — that’s the daily average amount of flight compensation left unpaid by airlines in the summer of 2022. These are our estimates. The main reason? Ignorance. Most of travellers don’t know when and for what they can receive flight compensation, and accordingly don’t ask for anything. Especially when the situation at the airports is as hectic as it was this summer throughout Europe.
British Airways flight delay compensation claims. How can you claim British Airways flight delay compensation now, after Brexit? What has changed after the UK left the EU at the end of January 2020? In fact, almost nothing has changed. If before Brexit you were protected by the EU law, now you are protected by the UK law (Regulation UK261). And this new law is almost identical to the old one. Learn more about the rules.
Your passport expires soon. Can you travel? Can you enter a foreign country with a passport about to expire in 4 months? It depends on the country. But, as a general rule, passports must be valid for the length of the stay, plus they have to have several more months of validity. Exact number of months varies from country to country. Read on to learn more out about passport validity requirements.
Planning a vacation can be a tiring thing. Luckily we have the internet nowadays and the information is more available than ever. Apart from that, at least in Europe, you can also make most of your reservations online. All you have to know is the right sites and apps. If you are currently planning a trip in Europe, we have done the research for you. Here are some of the best travel websites for travel in Europe.
You can book your flight yourself or from a travel agency. Most travel agencies sell not only charter flights and package holidays, but also scheduled flights. But what happens if the flight you have booked with an agency is cancelled? What are your rights in a situation like this? Can you get a full refund from a travel agency? Does it affect your chances of getting EU / UK flight compensation?
Your travel agent has cancelled your trip. What now? Are you entitled to a refund for a cancelled holiday? If a travel agent cancels a package tour, they must act in accordance with the contract — refund the money and, in some cases, also pay compensation. If your package holiday was cancelled due to flight disruptions, you may also be entitled to a compensation from the airline. Read on to find out more.
The UK left the EU at the end of January 2020. At first there was a lot of uncertainty among travellers. Everyone thought that it will make travellers from the UK and those travelling with UK airlines less protected, since in some cases EU Flight Compensation Regulation 261/2004 won’t apply to them anymore. The thing is — you are still the same as protected (only by another law). Here’s how it works and what has changed.
Flying with a pet is possible, but it comes with its difficulties. There are airlines that allow pets, and airlines that doesn’t, as well as there are destinations that are less strict with pets, and others that are quite the opposite — very strict with that. As a result a research is required every time you plan on flying with your pet. Continue reading to learn more about travelling with pets.
Can you claim flight compensation on behalf of another person? And, if yes, what are the rules regarding that? What paperwork is required to file a claim, and how long does it take? Can you make a claim on behalf of someone who isn’t a family member of yours? What are the rules regarding your kids? These are some of the questions that we get asked a lot, and today we’ll answer them here, in this article.
With the global situation improving, slowly but surely travel is returning. Things look even better if you have already received a full course of COVID-19 vaccination. As in more and more countries around the world fully vaccinated travellers don’t even need to provide a negative COVID-19 test in order to travel. Are you planning to travel abroad this year? Check out our list of great destinations for 2021.
More and more people use flight search sites looking for cheap flights. They allow you to compare the prices, and most importantly — help you to find great deals. However, booking a flight through a third-party website always comes with certain risks. It’s important to understand those risks, and to know how these sites work. So, you know also what to do if something doesn’t go as planned.
Have you booked a connecting flight with a layover? And now you’re wondering, if you need a visa for a connecting flight? In most cases — no, you don’t need a visa, even if the layover is in a third country where you would need a visa to travel to. However, there are a few exceptions, as well as a few things you should know about transiting in a third country. Read on to learn more about it.
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