claiming compensation from airlines

<p>European passenger rights legislation known as EU261, introduced by the European Commission, entitles passengers to claim between £200 – £500 per person in compensation unless the airline can prove it was not to blame for a delay. That is, the airline’s control over adequate staffing and overbooking rather than things such as political unrest or bad weather which would not qualify.  The claim is valid for tickets purchased up to 6 years ago for flights delayed over 3 hours or cancelled as per the criteria above.</p> <p>Since October 2012, there have been some huge flight delay compensation successes following a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice. The ruling clarified that passengers were entitled to compensation for long delays (as long as they met the set criteria above).</p> <p>Passengers are taking true advantage of these new rules on flight delays and cancellations, and with some compensation amounts disproportionately exceeding the price paid for the flight in the first instance; it is clear that we live in an age growing in ‘compensation culture’.</p> <p>At Douglas Wemyss Solicitors we can help you get the compensation you are entitled to – please call today for a FREE assessment of your situation (0116) 2999199</p> <p> </p>