Flight Compensation - Can I claim?

Libby · 22 Aug 19, 05:56 PM

I've just arrived back from LAX 4 and a half hours late due to fault on outbound aircraft.

We were already at LAX with hire car returned before we got notification.

No losses or costs incurred by us and meal vouchers provided by BA for the 7 hours wait at LAX.

Do I still have a case to claim compensation for the delay or will they claim it was out of their control?

Omega1 · 22 Aug 19, 06:06 PM

Yes, you should be able to claim under EU261. Tech issues, in general, not a reason to reject a claim.

Guest · 22 Aug 19, 06:08 PM

A fault on the aircraft is definitely not outside their control.

Libby · 22 Aug 19, 06:20 PM

Thanks, I'll make an application tomorrow - a bit jet lagged at the moment.

22 Aug 19, 05:56 PM	#1
	22 Aug 19, 05:56 PM Libby Imagineer
Libby Imagineer Join Date: Nov 03	Flight Compensation - Can I claim? I've just arrived back from LAX 4 and a half hours late due to fault on outbound aircraft. We were already at LAX with hire car returned before we got notification. No losses or costs incurred by us and meal vouchers provided by BA for the 7 hours wait at LAX. Do I still have a case to claim compensation for the delay or will they claim it was out of their control?

22 Aug 19, 06:06 PM	#2
	22 Aug 19, 06:06 PM Omega1 Imagineer
Omega1 Imagineer Join Date: Jan 08	Yes, you should be able to claim under EU261. Tech issues, in general, not a reason to reject a claim.

22 Aug 19, 06:08 PM	#3
	22 Aug 19, 06:08 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	A fault on the aircraft is definitely not outside their control.

22 Aug 19, 06:20 PM	#4
	22 Aug 19, 06:20 PM Libby Imagineer Thread Starter
Libby Thread Starter Imagineer Join Date: Nov 03	Thanks, I'll make an application tomorrow - a bit jet lagged at the moment.