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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3020 on: March 07, 2017, 04:56:30 PM »
I meant the compensation.
FLL - EWR   
6am flight delayed because of mechanical issues.  They deplaned and then finally reboarded at 8 am.
And took off about 8:30.  2.5 hours late.
A call to United told her to submit the complaint on-line.  She did.  She got a $150 united voucher. 
It was a 1 way ticket that cost $40.  She's pleased with the compensation.

But you got $200 for a 2 hour delay on a shorter flight.


What did you do to get it?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3021 on: March 07, 2017, 05:30:24 PM »
What's the best way to get compensation from VX?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3022 on: March 07, 2017, 05:31:26 PM »
I waited for my check from chase travel insurance to come before submitting a general complaint to Delta about a delay which caused me to miss a connection. Now I am trying to submit the complaint through Delta and it won't let me complain about anything before March (the incident was in early February) any ideas?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3023 on: March 07, 2017, 06:57:32 PM »
I waited for my check from chase travel insurance to come before submitting a general complaint to Delta about a delay which caused me to miss a connection. Now I am trying to submit the complaint through Delta and it won't let me complain about anything before March (the incident was in early February) any ideas?
Select a random date and explain the reason in the notes. I complained about something a year later and got comped. It's in this thread.

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3024 on: March 07, 2017, 07:25:51 PM »
I meant the compensation.And took off about 8:30.  2.5 hours late.
But you got $200 for a 2 hour delay on a shorter flight.


What did you do to get it?
Ah. Nothing special, just described the ordeal in detail and that it caused us to miss a day of work. Submitted through the website.

Not sure if this made a difference, but it was coming off an international itinerary in business (this leg was in Y though).

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3025 on: March 07, 2017, 08:05:32 PM »
Ah. Nothing special, just described the ordeal in detail and that it caused us to miss a day of work. Submitted through the website.

Not sure if this made a difference, but it was coming off an international itinerary in business (this leg was in Y though).
Thanks.
Maybe the flight type, but it might pay to "described the ordeal in detail" if this happens again.
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3026 on: March 08, 2017, 04:10:08 AM »
I meant the compensation.And took off about 8:30.  2.5 hours late.
But you got $200 for a 2 hour delay on a shorter flight.


What did you do to get it?

I had a 3:45 delay on UA 85. They said that I can't get anything since the delay was less than 4 hours
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3027 on: March 08, 2017, 10:02:51 AM »
I had a 3:45 delay on UA 85. They said that I can't get anything since the delay was less than 4 hours
Joe4007 and my daughter's delay was UA's mechanical issues.
If yours was weather....
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3028 on: March 08, 2017, 10:36:09 AM »
Airline: B6
Flight: FLL-JFK
Class: Economy (award ticket)
Incident: IFE broken for the entire plane
Compensation: Pilot apologized and noted he would put a request in with HQ to send everyone an email regarding compensation. Having heard nothing, I tweeted JetBlue a month later and received $15 travel credit per pax.

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3029 on: March 08, 2017, 10:47:35 AM »
Airline: B6
Flight: FLL-JFK
Class: Economy (award ticket)
Incident: IFE broken for the entire plane
Compensation: Pilot apologized and noted he would put a request in with HQ to send everyone an email regarding compensation. Having heard nothing, I tweeted JetBlue a month later and received $15 travel credit per pax.
So not like JetBlue...
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3030 on: March 08, 2017, 12:55:49 PM »
Joe4007 and my daughter's delay was UA's mechanical issues.
If yours was weather....

Late inbound aircraft and mechanical issues
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3031 on: March 08, 2017, 01:18:20 PM »
Quote from Elal regarding a cancelled flight a few weeks ago, they rebooked on LX 2 days later. Any point in trying to pursue further comp?



"Dear  and
 
We were sorry to learn of the inconvenience that you were caused due to the changes that were made to the operation of our flight the 05th of February, 2017 due to an ongoing labor dispute.
 
We took all possible measures to prevent and minimize these changes by various measures such as contacting the Labor Court, alternative connecting flights and leasing aircraft
 
Due to the circumstances, the changes to the operation of the flight could not have been prevented. Therefore, and in accordance to the Israeli Aviation Services law - paragraph 6 (e) (1), compensation is not awardable
 
If you incurred out-of-pocket expenses (ground transportation, accommodation, meals), please provide the relevant receipts for a review along with your Israeli bank account.
 
 
Furthermore, as a gesture of goodwill, we would like to grant you a discount voucher in the amount of $200, each, which may be used as a partial payment for a future flight with El Al.
The voucher is valid for one year from the date of issue.
 
 
We have issued an electronic discount voucher (also known as EMD voucher) in the amount of $200 each.

 EMD  in the name of
EMD  in the name of
The voucher is valid for one year, non-transferable, and valid only on EL AL operating flights. When you are ready to book a flight with El Al, please forward the above electronic voucher number to your booking agent or our reservation team at 1-800-223-6700.

 
 
Thank you for your loyalty and we look forward welcoming you on board our future flights to your complete satisfaction
 
Sincerely,
 
Leora sander
Customer service
 
El Al"

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3032 on: March 08, 2017, 01:26:33 PM »
Late inbound aircraft and mechanical issues
Then try again? After all, HUCA is DDF's motto.
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3033 on: March 09, 2017, 11:55:02 AM »
Anybody have any experience how long Delta customer service takes to respond to an email on average?..It's been about 24hrs

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3034 on: March 09, 2017, 12:04:37 PM »
Anybody have any experience how long Delta customer service takes to respond to an email on average?..It's been about 24hrs

Took about 5-7 days

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3035 on: March 10, 2017, 02:20:18 PM »
2 weeks and still haven't heard from El AL. Hachi babayit baolam
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3036 on: March 10, 2017, 02:29:25 PM »
Quote from Elal regarding a cancelled flight a few weeks ago, they rebooked on LX 2 days later. Any point in trying to pursue further comp?



"Dear  and
 
We were sorry to learn of the inconvenience that you were caused due to the changes that were made to the operation of our flight the 05th of February, 2017 due to an ongoing labor dispute.
 
We took all possible measures to prevent and minimize these changes by various measures such as contacting the Labor Court, alternative connecting flights and leasing aircraft
 
Due to the circumstances, the changes to the operation of the flight could not have been prevented. Therefore, and in accordance to the Israeli Aviation Services law - paragraph 6 (e) (1), compensation is not awardable
 
If you incurred out-of-pocket expenses (ground transportation, accommodation, meals), please provide the relevant receipts for a review along with your Israeli bank account.
 
 
Furthermore, as a gesture of goodwill, we would like to grant you a discount voucher in the amount of $200, each, which may be used as a partial payment for a future flight with El Al.
The voucher is valid for one year from the date of issue.
 
 
We have issued an electronic discount voucher (also known as EMD voucher) in the amount of $200 each.

 EMD  in the name of
EMD  in the name of
The voucher is valid for one year, non-transferable, and valid only on EL AL operating flights. When you are ready to book a flight with El Al, please forward the above electronic voucher number to your booking agent or our reservation team at 1-800-223-6700.

 
 
Thank you for your loyalty and we look forward welcoming you on board our future flights to your complete satisfaction
 
Sincerely,
 
Leora sander
Customer service
 
El Al"
Bump. Is it a complete waste of time to try and push for further compensation?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3037 on: March 10, 2017, 03:50:01 PM »
My friend got the same email yesterday. Keep me posted if you manage to get anything more.

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3038 on: March 13, 2017, 01:08:12 AM »
2 weeks and still haven't heard from El AL. Hachi babayit baolam
the wait time for getting a response from elal customer relations is currently about 2 months. Good luck!
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #3039 on: March 13, 2017, 07:09:41 PM »
the wait time for getting a response from elal customer relations is currently about 2 months. Good luck!
I called Delta this morning. The system offered to call me back when it's my turn in "more than 2 hours".
5½ hours later I got a call from them.