by Skycop team
Since every month in the EU around 5000 flights are canceled and over 30 times more flights are delayed, the theory says frequent flyers should know the ins and outs of airline refund scam systems. Nevertheless, according to statistics, airlines payout proper compensation to only 5% of all flight disruption cases, tricking passengers into accepting ridiculous coupons or shoddy refunds. Experts say that’s not enough and travelers must always consider the moral aspect of the disruption as well.
The Importance of Moral Compensation for Flight Disruptions
If you have ever experienced a flight delay, cancellation or overbooking, you have probably met the tricks airlines use to try and cover up their mishaps – coupons for food, another flight, city tour or another form of ridiculous refund. However, proper compensation is entitled to every passenger that has experienced flight disturbance in accordance with the EU 261 law. Experts note that the sum should cover not only the cost of ticket or food while stuck at the airport but moral aspect as well – psychological suffering, as well as violating a person’s honor and dignity
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Understanding the Moral Aspect of Flight Disruptions
As Dr. L. Marcinkevicius, a lawyer at an independent law firm with vast experience in international cases Juridicon & partners explains, “moral compensation can and must be claimed in any case where a person experienced inconvenience, physical or psychological damage. According to the law, the term also applies to emotional depression, humiliation, damage to a person’s reputation. If a person’s worries got up to the point where it can be considered over the usual, then a moral compensation is thought to be of necessity.”
Even Frequent Flyers Can Get Caught Out
However, the CEO of Skycop, explains, that even the people whose life is full of flights still fall into these traps set by sneaky airlines and forgets the moral aspect.
What Compensation Can Cover Under EU Rules
“At the time of complete desperation and chaos, it is only natural that human being who feels like drowning tends to climb on the first rope thrown at him to stay afloat. Nevertheless, as the EU law states, the compensation is not only to refund the ticket price but to cover all expenses that were not covered by the airline – traveling to and from the airport, money paid for accommodation, planned trips, etc.,” notes Skycop’s CEO. “Moreover, let’s not forget all of the stress the situation has caused you, which may turn in health problems in the long run.”
Was Your Flight Disrupted?
Turn your delayed, cancelled or overbooked flight into a compensation up to €600!
How to Claim Your Full Flight Compensation Under EU 261 Law
According to the EU 261 law, which describes flight disturbance in the European Union, flyers that have experienced a delay over 3 hours, flight cancellation within 14 days of flight or overbooking, are entitled to up to €600 flight compensation. If you’re eligible, claim compensation via Skycop. Meaning, rushing to grab the first rope thrown by the airlines after a flight disruption might just be the same as walking into a bear trap.
