Marius Pantea’s Post

🔴 [Breaking News] Thousands could make claims after BA flight delay ruling - BBC.com Great news for air travelers! According to a recent ruling, thousands of passengers who have experienced flight delays with British Airways could be eligible to make claims. The ruling has potential implications for a large number of affected customers, offering them an opportunity to seek compensation for their inconvenience. This ruling serves as a significant development and a beacon of hope for those who have endured flight disruptions. It underscores the importance of passenger rights and holds airlines accountable for providing timely and reliable services. If you or someone you know has encountered flight delays with British Airways, this ruling could be a game-changer. Stay informed about your rights and explore the possibility of seeking compensation for any inconvenience you've experienced. Let's spread the word and ensure that affected passengers are aware of this potentially game-changing development. Share this post to keep your network informed and empowered. #FlightDelay #PassengerRights #BritishAirways https://ift.tt/dVyLTx7

Hey everyone, important news! Did you know that thousands of passengers might be eligible to claim compensation following a recent ruling on flight delays? 🛫✈️ The BBC reported on this significant development, and it's definitely something worth looking into if you've experienced delays while flying. Whether it's for work or leisure, flight disruptions can be frustrating, but it's good to know that there might be options for seeking compensation. Check out the full article on BBC.com to learn more about what this ruling means and how it could impact you or someone you know. Don't miss out on this potentially valuable information! #FlightDelays #PassengerRights #ClaimCompensation https://ift.tt/dVyLTx7

Long delay on the horizon 🔭 A passenger was informed of an expected long delay before departure and chose not to be present at check-in or boarding. The European Court of Justice ruled that the passenger should have been present at check-in to claim #compensation. So how does this case affect airlines? Learn more about that in our article here.

What is the financial duty of the airline?

When airlines fail you, the passenger, what are your rights? As an independent travel agent of close on to 41 years experience, I have seen a lot of things and noted with due diligence, the number of times an airline will deny a passenger boarding, simply because they have overbooked the plane. It’s a well-known fact that airlines regularly overbook flights, and will not hesitate to inconvenience passengers with little or no regard to their rights. In my humble opinion it’s immoral and totally unfair, especially on people who have booked many months in advance, using their hard earned money to do so. Equally, those travelling on business have my sympathies too, as all too often they are on a tight schedule, and delays will impact that. The practise of overbooking should be outlawed. After all, if you have a plane with 200 seats, then 200 is all you can sell. You can’t double sell a seat, knowing that two people will share a seat. That’s against every safety rule going. An airline will retort by saying that it effects their profits. Whilst I understand certain things, this is illogical. Many airlines have so many non refundable tickets, only the most expensive can be changed freely, and without charge. I’ve had clients who have had to cancel for a variety of reasons, but get no refund from the airline. However, the airline then puts them back on sale, sells them and collects the fare twice, or more if the same thing happens again and again. Therefore, seeing carriers are getting their money, sometimes many times over, is no excuse to this practise. I therefore urge people to be aware of their passenger rights BEFORE they travel, so they are aware of what they can legally claim for and expect. The most common is the UK 261 legislation, which stems from the EU 261 variation when the UK left European. It’s pretty much identical. This link will help, even if it is in jargon. https://lnkd.in/emEBTQzk For those who have been, or will be, stuck in this predicament, you have my total sympathy. Some airlines are better than others, but you need to choose them wisely, as these rules are not worldwide reaching!

🛫 The European Commission approved Revised Interpretative Guidelines on Regulation 261/2004 on 22 July 2024. These have been created to reflect new court rulings after the previous version from 2016. Since there have been many myths about the regulation, even among industry thought leaders, this is an important step in passenger protection. It brings more clarity and more decision-backed examples. In my experience, airlines are mainly violating Article 8 of the regulation, by limiting your options in case of cancellations (regardless of the time frame). This impacts passengers the most, often leading to forced refunds and unnecessary cost for you as a passenger. I believe it’s for the first time we see a clear statement that even travel agency ticket retains the air carrier’s obligation to assist passengers. Finally - the airline must help you, not the travel agency. We now also have a clear statement that rerouting must not exclude other airlines, no matter any alliance membership, as long as the scheduled arrival time of the alternative flight is earlier than the one of the next flight of the air carrier concerned. Finally - and take screenshots of seats on sale if needed. There is lots of valuable information and it’s great to see such update. 💡

Major U.S. airlines are suing the DOT over new rules requiring upfront fee disclosures, arguing it confuses consumers. But what do consumers think? In under 2 hours I ran a survey in Suzy, asking 300 consumers what they thought: ✈ 61% say it's Extremely Important to them to see all potential fees upfront when booking a flight online ✈ 77% prefer all fees are included in the initial price shown ✈ 60% think requiring upfront fee disclosures will make booking much easier (an additional 18% think it will make booking slightly easier) #Aviation #LegalNews #ConsumerRights #mrx #airlines #suzy

Right before boarding, you find out that your seat has been reassigned. Even worse, your ticket was in business class, but now you’re reassigned to economy. So, why do airlines do this and what can you do to get your money back? Fortunately, you do have rights for involuntary downgrades, and you can even get compensated up to 70% of the ticket price for the inconvenience. In this new guide, we explore these issues and other important facts related to airline downgrades. #AirAdvisor #FlightCompensation #AirlineCompensation #Flightdelays https://lnkd.in/gtCxwAe9

Travelers, rejoice! The US government has just laid down the law with new rules ensuring airlines play fair when it comes to refunds and fees. Get the scoop on these game-changing regulations in this latest article!

Navigating Airline Regulations: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has responded to criticism from airline executives regarding perceived over-regulation by the Biden administration. He pointed out that airlines continue to be profitable, even with the implementation of new passenger-protection measures, including automatic cash refunds for canceled flights. As the industry anticipates changes with the incoming Trump administration, Buttigieg remains committed to regulations that prioritize passenger rights, stating they enjoy broad public and bipartisan support. This situation raises important questions about the balance between corporate interests and consumer protections in the airline industry. #AirlineRegulations #PassengerProtections #BidenAdministration #PeteButtigieg #DeltaAirLines #SouthwestAirlines #TravelNews #ThanksgivingTravel #ConsumerRights #BusinessVsPeople https://loom.ly/5VHRpco