A canceled British Airways flight to London and confusing claim
After Vueling cancels John McDonnell’s flight, he tries to file a claim for compensation. But wait! British Airways issued his ticket. So who should pay?
EU 261
Hey Meridiana Airline, where’s our compensation check?
After Lynne Viti and her husband’s flight is delayed, they file a claim for compensation. Then they file another one. Where is their check?
Fixing your own flight is easier thanks to our new EU 261 FAQ
In Europe, a regulation called EU 261 protects passengers like Andrew Rapp. And although a United Airlines representative at the check-in counter said that he “might be eligible” for compensation based on the length of the delay, no promises were made. Rapp’s story is a reminder that a little self-advocacy can take you a long way, especially if you know what to ask for. (We can help with that.)
No flight, meals, phone or bags from British Airways — and no compensation
Whoever said, “Any landing you can walk away from is a good one” must not have known David Youngquist. And they aren’t familiar with the current service level at British Airways — at least, not as he experienced it.
The American way of following European consumer protection laws
If I’ve seen Lee Wendkos’s case once, I’ve seen it a hundred times. Delayed on his way to Europe, he tried to invoke EU 261.
I wasn’t “protected” on my flight to Tirana — should my travel agent pay?
Jane Berryman was supposed to fly from Dubrovnik, Croatia, to Tirana, Albania, via Rome. At least that’s what her itinerary said.
Should a European law protect American air travelers?
Paul Kivett’s plane broke down twice before it could take off from Chicago this summer. He arrived in Paris almost five hours late.
What’s the real reason for my flight delay?
David Ludt’s flight to Strasbourg is delayed because of a mechanical problem and then canceled because of weather. Now Air France is refusing his ticket refund request. Is he out of luck?