Airline Passengers Should Be Prepared For August Bank Holiday Chaos
Passengers set to travel over the August bank holiday weekend – be prepared for flight disruption with delays and cancellations expected at airports up and down the country.
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Another Day, Another Data Breach – But Who Is Really There To Protect The Customer?
In an increasingly tech savvy world, data breaches are rising at an alarming rate, with a 29% increase in self-reported data breaches in 2018 compared to 2017. Marriott and British Airways are just two of the latest major businesses to have compromised customer data on a large scale.
If You’re a Disabled Flight Passenger, You’re Entitled To Help
Issues with accessibility is something that disabled passengers shouldn’t have to deal with. Bott and Co explain the help that is out there for those who may struggle, both at the airport and on board a flight.
Bott and Co Issues Court Proceedings For Over 100,000 Flight Delay Compensation Claims
Bott and Co has recently celebrated a true milestone moment: issuing our 100,000th court proceeding since 2013 on behalf of a passenger who had previously been denied flight delay compensation.
Europe vs Canada On Flight Delays – Whose Passenger Rights Fly Higher?
In Europe, flight passengers have enjoyed the rights-enhancing law that is EU Regulation 261/2004 for over a decade; we’re at the forefront of this law, having recovered millions of pounds in compensation from the airlines for passengers who’ve suffered the loss of their time and inconvenience. Now, Canadians are about to enjoy boosted passenger rights too.
E. coli in Egypt – Public Health England Issues A Warning To Holidaymakers
Public Health England has advised holidaymakers to err on the side of caution when visiting the city of Hurghada in Egypt, due to a spate of E. coli infections in the region.
The British Airways Strikes Will Go On – With Compensation Due To Passengers
BA loses at the Court of Appeal as 93% of 4,000 pilots and first officers voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute over pay and rewards.
Passengers Stranded in Corsica Amid easyJet Cancellations Can Claim Flight Delay Compensation
easyJet passengers were left stranded in Corsica after bad weather led to a flight cancellation. The airline tried to say the cancellation wasn’t claimable as it was due to “extraordinary circumstances”, but Coby Benson, Flight Delay Compensation Solicitor at Bott and Co explains that those affected can claim 250 Euros.
Mis-sold Destination Weddings – Know Your Rights
Getting married abroad is becoming more and more popular, with holiday providers selling dreams of picture-perfect weddings and zero stress. But with the spike in popularity of destination weddings, there is also an increase in mis-sold holidays and disaster weddings.
USA Passenger Flight Rights In The Brexit Era
We’ve heard recently that Britons are shunning European breaks amidst Brexit uncertainty over holiday costs and insurance entitlement, but there hasn’t been much attention…
Airline Profitability News Roundup
Airlines something of a hot topic lately, with some filing for administration. In the same month that news breaks of yet another airline going bust, there is a headline counteracting this, with a different one soaring in seat sales. So what’s going on?
Yet Another Data Breach – Bott and Co Takes Action Against Bounty
Pregnancy and parenting club Bounty has been fined by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for illegally selling 14 million people’s data, breaching approximately 34.4 million data records. We’re fighting for justice for parents and parents-to-be affected, and we want to get compensation for these people.
David Bott: Insurance Companies Need To Gear Up for Cyclists
After suffering a cycling road traffic accident, avid cyclist and lawyer David Bott found dealing with insurance companies an uphill battle. He reflects on his experience, including finding that many cyclists who settle their claims directly with insurers are not getting what they are entitled to.