Cyclists’ Rights – Debunking The Myths
There is a lack of clarity regarding cycling, cyclists’ rights and the sport’s rules. With this comes some commonly believed myths – we decided to debunk some of them so that roads are safer for all road users.
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Putting The Wheels In Motion: Winter Cycling Safety
Lots of people cite bad weather conditions as one of the main reasons that they don’t mount their bicycle, so we have compiled a list of our favourite winter cycling safety tips.
My Airline Went Bust. What Are My Rights?
FlyBmi is the latest airline in a long list to have gone bump, leading thousands of passengers wondering what their rights are, and what stages to take next. We outline what to do if you ever find yourself in this situation.
Craziest Reasons For Flight Delays
Bott and Co list some of the craziest reasons for flight delays of all time, and whether or not they’re eligible for compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004.
The Big Freeze – Know Your Rights When Flying This Winter
Winter 2018’s “Beast from the East” looks set to return this year, with the Met Office warning that the current cold snap is here to stay, as more snow, ice and sleet showers are forecast, causing widespread flight disruption at UK airports.
FAQ: Your Brexit Flight Delay Compensation Questions Answered
Bott and Co answer frequently asked passenger questions about claiming flight delay compensation post-Brexit, deal or no deal. Including whether or not compensation is due on Brexit affected flights.
UK Cycling – Is It a Boys’ Only Club?
Extensive research has shown that there is a huge difference in the number of male and female cyclists on Britain’s roads, with many reasons such as lacking confidence and fear of judgement keeping women from mounting their bikes.
Heathrow And Gatwick Airport Drone Sightings Q+A – What Are My Rights?
In December 2018 and this month, drone sightings caused all flights to be grounded at Gatwick and Heathrow Airports respectively, ruining hundreds of thousands of passengers’ travel plans. Here are some FAQs regarding passengers’ rights after the incidents.
We Welcome The CAA’s Decision To Take Legal Action Against Ryanair
Flight Delay Compensation Solicitor Coby Benson welcomes the CAA’s decision to take legal action against Ryanair and talks about how this stands to affect passengers.
Flight Delay Payment Stalling Tactics – UK’s Worst Airlines Revealed
Airlines including TUI and easyJet are denying and ignoring eligible passenger flight delay compensation claims until taken to court.
Good News For Cyclists With Shake-up To The Highway Code
The Highway Code is set to change so that cyclists will have right of way and increased safety on UK roads. Cycling charities are speaking out to highlight the importance of everybody being more uniform in their behaviour to prevent confusion.
Bott and Co Achieves ISO 27001 Accreditation
Bott and Co has received ISO 27001 certification demonstrating its strict compliance to the highest standards of information security standards and client data.
The ECJ Rules that Delayed Connecting Flights to Destinations Outside of the EU Are Claimable
The ECJ has ruled that non-EU connecting flights are now eligible for compensation if the cause is not extraordinary circumstances