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Author Topic: Airline Compensation Master Thread  (Read 1098889 times)

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #580 on: March 18, 2013, 06:52:14 AM »
I got 2 75$ GC's from DL for complaining that I felt ripped off by the EC upgrade, which was reimbursed anyhow through my Plat :)

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #581 on: March 18, 2013, 10:19:44 AM »
My grandparents just flew AA. Their flight kept getting delayed and one of the AA workers was extremely disrespectful.

I called AA and spoke to someone who apologized but said they weren't going to get any compensation because the delay was because of weather-
That was last week. Today AA called me back and apologized and sent over two $100 vouchers for their trouble.
I've never had an airline get back to me so quickly.

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #582 on: March 18, 2013, 12:39:47 PM »
Just flew UA from Ord to LHR in business and they didn't have my kosher meal that I confirmed twice.
FA gave me a paper to mail in to united with FA info on it.
Should I send that in or send email or double dip (if it works)?
What can I ask for?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #583 on: March 18, 2013, 09:07:23 PM »
Flew CX two weeks ago, JFK-YVR. On the outbound (in first), they didn't have our kosher meals, and they didn't have pajamas in my size (or even close); on the return (in business), my wife's seat had a faulty cushion that felt like you were sitting a metal bar.

What kind/how much compensation should I ask for, and how much do you think I can get? I don't really have much use for CX vouchers (other than to try and sell) or Marco Polo miles - is there anything else I can ask for? And if I have to ask for vouchers, how much (ballpark amount) should I expect?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #584 on: March 20, 2013, 10:15:44 PM »
Bump.

Flew CX two weeks ago, JFK-YVR. On the outbound (in first), they didn't have our kosher meals, and they didn't have pajamas in my size (or even close); on the return (in business), my wife's seat had a faulty cushion that felt like you were sitting a metal bar.

What kind/how much compensation should I ask for, and how much do you think I can get? I don't really have much use for CX vouchers (other than to try and sell) or Marco Polo miles - is there anything else I can ask for? And if I have to ask for vouchers, how much (ballpark amount) should I expect?

Anybody?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #585 on: March 21, 2013, 12:47:57 AM »
Flew CX two weeks ago, JFK-YVR. On the outbound (in first), they didn't have our kosher meals, and they didn't have pajamas in my size (or seven close); on the return (in business), my wife's seat had a faulty cushion that felt like you were sitting a metal bar.

What kind/how much compensation should I ask for, and how much do you think I can get? I don't really have much use for CX vouchers (other than to try and sell) or Marco Polo miles - is there anything else I can ask for? And if I have to ask for vouchers, how much (ballpark amount) should I expect?
Ask for the most and expect the least.
I don't think you'll get answer with a exact number how much to ask for.

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #586 on: March 21, 2013, 12:58:00 AM »
Ask for the most and expect the least.

That is a point that can be debated, as if you ask for a high amount yet not out of control you may get it, while if you ask for way to much you will just get 5K miles or the like.

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #587 on: March 21, 2013, 09:43:29 AM »
That is a point that can be debated, as if you ask for a high amount yet not out of control you may get it, while if you ask for way to much you will just get 5K miles or the like.

i would let them make  offer and after counter offer

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #588 on: March 21, 2013, 08:30:43 PM »
That is a point that can be debated, as if you ask for a high amount yet not out of control you may get it, while if you ask for way to much you will just get 5K miles or the like.
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #589 on: March 21, 2013, 08:41:26 PM »
+1

Got a call in NYC from Aegean yesterday . Offered me a free RT trip anywhere they fly . I said what about wife  , and she said make that 2 !

Maybe follow up Email and persistence , with threat to sue made a difference but I am happy

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #590 on: March 21, 2013, 08:43:03 PM »
Got a call in NYC from Aegean yesterday . Offered me a free RT trip anywhere they fly . I said what about wife  , and she said make that 2 !

Maybe follow up Email and persistence , with threat to sue made a difference but I am happy

REPOST!!!!

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #591 on: March 21, 2013, 08:44:39 PM »
REPOST!!!!

Chill. The other thread has 5 views . Your welcome for me sharing the info to a live thread so people can see it

Helps others not me !

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #592 on: March 22, 2013, 01:19:32 AM »
Chill. The other thread has 5 views . Your welcome for me sharing the info to a live thread so people can see it

Helps others not me !

I can't believe you're here since October 2011, yet you don't know not to take "REPOST!!!!" too harshly. ;D

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #593 on: March 22, 2013, 11:55:42 AM »
I can't believe you're here since October 2011, yet you don't know not to take "REPOST!!!!" too harshly. ;D

  LOL  Sorry  LOL  And thanks for pointing that out . Has it been that long  ;D

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #594 on: March 22, 2013, 05:27:17 PM »
Got a call in NYC from Aegean yesterday . Offered me a free RT trip anywhere they fly . I said what about wife  , and she said make that 2 !
Maybe follow up Email and persistence , with threat to sue made a difference but I am happy
What's that for?

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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #596 on: April 03, 2013, 11:53:27 AM »
Flew AA this morning at 6:20  YYZ to JFK.  Flight was delayed due to "maintenance issues". They rebooked most passengers onto the LGA flight which left at about 6:30.  I didn't want to go to LGA so I waited for the JFK flight which ended up being a short delay of about an hour. 

My bags got sent to LGA.

AAdvantage gold on BA ticket.

Anyone know the official policy?
What can I try for?
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #597 on: April 03, 2013, 01:56:58 PM »
i flew on Chol Hamoed from LGA-CLE with AA using BA Avios.
They ripped one of my suitcases pretty badly in two places (i had to junk it even though all the contents were fine)
who should i contact AA or BA? Do they normally cover such loss?
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #598 on: April 03, 2013, 02:14:14 PM »
i flew on Chol Hamoed from LGA-CLE with AA using BA Avios.
They ripped one of my suitcases pretty badly in two places (i had to junk it even though all the contents were fine)
who should i contact AA or BA? Do they normally cover such loss?
TIA

Contact AA. Next time do it right when you land if possible.
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Re: Airline Compensation Master Thread
« Reply #599 on: April 03, 2013, 03:36:30 PM »
Contact AA. Next time do it right when you land if possible.
thanks!
i figured as much but two screaming kids and both my mother in law and father in law waiting for me changed my mind!  :)