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The mission of “YourFlightRights” Foundation is to educate and inform the citizens about rights as an airline passengers.

Coronavirus cancellations

April 15, 2020fori

As the number of international coronavirus cases continues to rise, many airlines are cancelling their flights. At the same time, measures to contain the virus are having a major impact on air traffic in Europe and beyond. Countries are beginning to impose entry bans (e.g. the USA closed down its borders). These developments will lead…

BREXIT: WHAT CHANGES IN AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS (INCLUDING FLIGHT DELAY OR CANCELLATION COMPENSATION)

June 4, 2020fori

Since the UK left the EU, many questions have arisen about the air passenger rights, namely about flight delay or cancellation compensation. The brief answer is that there are no real change to your flight compensation. Until the end of 2020, travellers will continue to benefit from the European Union’s Air Passenger Rights. Air Passenger…

A complaint against excess baggage fees

July 8, 2020fori

To get stung with a charge for excess baggage is something that may cause irritation and problems for many people. That’s the situation Dr Richard Jakeman and his wife faced when flying with Qantas to Sydney in 2010. When arriving at Heathrow Airport, the couple discovered that the flight check-in was operated by British Airways….

Family win compensation for cancelled flights

July 15, 2020fori

Doug McIntyre, his wife Gisela and daughter Alysia were looking forward to their flight to Nairobi. But when they arrived at Heathrow Airport, they were told that the flight had been cancelled because of ‘technical problems’. After a great deal of queuing and what they felt was rude customer service, the family were rebooked on a…

A man single-handedly took on Monarch and won £3,278 in court after airline denied flight delay claim

July 22, 2020fori

Dr Martin Longden, a father-of-three, has won £3,278 compensation after representing himself in court against airline company Monarch after his family endured a 24-hour flight delay in Egypt. The airline didn’t even show up for the final hearing, thinking their excuse that a cracked windscreen on the outbound flight was enough to justify a 24…

How one-hour journey took three days

July 29, 2020fori

John Lloyd and his girlfriend Antonia Watt suffered nightmare flight delays and had to spend €443 of their own money on accommodation, meals and travel to get home from holiday. As compensation, Vueling Airlines offered only a €20 voucher for another flight with it and moreover, it had to be used within six months. The…

Strikes and compensation

August 3, 2020fori

Situations with strikes can be overly complicated as they can happen at any time and disrupt your scheduled flights. While it’s understandable that airline or airport employees have the right to strike, you might be wondering what this means for you if your flight ends up being delayed or cancelled because of a strike. If…

Coronavirus Travel Rights for UK

December 3, 2020fori

Travel restrictions When the coronavirus outbreak first spread, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office began gradually warning against travel to certain countries, and between March and July it advised against all but essential travel to all overseas destinations. Over the summer, some travel restrictions were lifted, but many have been gradually reimposed as the pandemic’s second…

Travelling with pet requirements

April 2, 2021fori

Whether you are flying with your pet or it is flying without you, it is important to choose an airline that serves the entire route from beginning to end. After finding your airline, you will need to know their pet policies. Will the airline allow your dog or cat to fly in the cabin with…

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The mission of “YourFlightRights” Foundation is to educate and inform the citizens about rights as an airline passengers.

Hey, traveler, do you know your passenger rights? We’ve created YourFlightRights to improve your awareness and to help you understand in a simple and accessible language about your rights as a passenger and the steps you should take in case you are in a situation of a delayed or canceled flight, denial of boarding or luggage problems.

 

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