Wizz Air Passengers May Be Entitled To Refunds As Claims Re-opened
We comment on Wizz Air being taken to task by the Civil Aviation Authority following a spate of complaints that it wasn’t fulfilling its legal obligations to affected passengers.
Category: Flight Compensation News
All the latest news from the legal industry as well as information relating to Flight Compensation and EU Regulation 261.
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Travel Disruption Leads to Hundreds of Cancelled Flights – Know Your Rights
In April 2022, travel had resumed, and holidaymakers were getting ready to set off on Easter breaks. However, staff shortages meant that countless flights were cancelled, and many passengers missed their departure times as a result of long airport queues.
Supreme Court Endorses Bott and Co’s Inventive and Entrepreneurial Approach to Modern Legal Services
On 16th March 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Bott and Co, concluding a five-year battle to protect our fees and continue providing access to justice for consumers.
Yet Another Airline Tactic: The “2 Hours and 59 Minutes Delay”
Bott and Co has unveiled another airline tactic: airlines often state that a flight delay lasted 2 hours 59 minutes, which is often a “get out of jail free” card, as this length of delay means they aren’t legally obliged to pay out.
My Airline Went Bust. What Are My Rights?
Thomas Cook 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.
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.
How Can Airports Help Passengers With Hidden Disabilities?
If you suffer with a hidden disability such as autism, chronic pain or anxiety, the thought of making your way through an airport can cause worry. However, there are many ways that airports can assist you with your invisible illness, making your experience much more pleasant. We outline the help that you are entitled to.
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
Judges Rule Airline Staff Strikes Are Claimable
European Judges have today ruled in passengers’ favour at the highest court in the European Union, the Court of Justice, in a case worth tens of millions of pounds in compensation a year to passengers.
Judge Rules Bird Strike Flight Delays Aren’t Claimable
Judges have today ruled in the airline industry’s favour at the highest court in Europe, the Court of Justice of the European Union, in a case relating to whether flight delays caused by bird strikes are claimable under EU Regulation 261/2004.
Flight Delay Compensation – Judge Rules In Favour Of Infant Passenger
A Judge has today ruled at Liverpool County Court that infant passengers are entitled to flight delay compensation in a case that Bott and Co estimate could be worth £10m a year to consumers.
Delayed Passengers In Lightning Court Win Against Airlines
Bott and Co secured another victory for passenger rights in the ongoing battle to make airlines accountable for flight delays and to pay the compensation due to delayed travellers.
How Many Disabled People Does It Take To Fill A Plane?
You might think it is a rather odd title to a serious article, but the title is also a genuine question. Just how many disabled people does it take to fill a plane?