Flightmare! Drunken And Disorderly Passengers On Flights
Drunken and disorderly passengers continue to dominate the headlines this summer causing disruption for holidaymakers with stories seeming to get more shocking.
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Computer Says No: Passenger Rights During An IT Glitch
While technology has its advantages, there are countless examples of when it can fail miserably and consequently affect an airline’s computer systems leading to widespread delays and cancellations.
Brits Beware: We Reveal The Worst Airlines For Summer Delays
Our in-house database has shown that flight disruption at the hands of the UK’s most popular airlines is widespread. Holidaymakers, be prepared.
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.
Passenger Rights: Lost, Delayed and Damaged Luggage
Lost luggage is one of the main reasons that passengers complain. But, what isn’t too widely known is that if luggage arrives late, damaged or seems to have been lost, you could be entitled to damages.
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 safety blanket and rights-enhancing law that is EU Regulation 261/2004 for well over a decade; we’re at…
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.
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 Compensation 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…