Virgin paid out compensation - now able to go back to the world!

[zippy99]

Last year someone posted on here about an EC ruling about compensation for flights delays over a certain length & distance where the airline was at fault. I recalled a flight to MCO in 2009 that was delayed by 20 hours so applied and filled out the forms.

Initially Virgin declined the claim - saying it was a technical fault due to extraordinary circumstances yet at no point did they ever explain why it was so extraordinary. Last month I took legal action and raised a court claim against them -today they sent me a cheque for over £2100 !!!

Am so happy - after being made redundant last week our holiday in August was a real doubt - but it is right back on track now and for the first time in many weeks can celebrate ..... 67 days to go

 

[tinks_1989]

Hope it is a real weight lifted off your shoulders and you can enjoy the lead up to your holiday and of course the holiday itself.

 

[wayneg]

Great news, shame they didn't just pay out to start.

 

[Cyrano]

Great news, shame they didn't just pay out to start.

Agree Wayne.

Great result zippy99 and a perfect tonic for your August holiday plans

 

[flortlebap]

Wow, what a fantastic result! So pleased for you!

 

[68earlybay]

Nice result

 

[zippy99]

Thanks so much all - this coupled with job interviews today and tomorrow has really perked me up!

The case with the money from Virgin has taken 5 months from my first letter on 31st December 2012 - but am so pleased and myself and DD have been doing Disney dances all evening - I really feel that after nearly 4 weeks of stress and worry that tonight I may have one of the best nights sleep in a long time.

I am so so happy and have almost avoided here as I found it too hard recently just such a relief and I am so grateful for all your good wishes and support xx

 

[irongirlof12]

Well done strike one to the travellers

 

[queendisney]

well done you. Good job you didn't just accept the first decision and leave it at that.

I love a good ending

 

[willeve]

I'm going to take them to court too, we had a 25hour delay to MCO in 2011. Have just recieved my 'extenuating circumstances' letter, now sending them aNotice Before Action letter. Hopefully will get the same result as you in the near future!

 

[joolz1910]

I love a good ending

Me too! Well done.

 

[happyj]

Well done.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

That is just brilliant news .... well done you and wonderful to know that you've got a smile back on

 

[kizzabel]

Great result. Hope you have a lovely stress free holiday and good luck with your interviews

 

[irenep]

That's fantastic

 

[bex7583]

thats great so very pleased or you, enjoy the countdown to your holiday now x

 

[Chilly]

Well done on sticking to your guns! Enjoy your holiday.

 

[pampat]

Great result, a couple of questions - we've lived out of this jurisdiction for over 10 years so I hope I don't sound stupid:

Is there a statute of limitations on claiming?

Does it cost anything to take the legal action? Is it through the Small Claims Court (not even sure if there is still such a thing)

Pam,

 

[Chilly]

Great result, a couple of questions - we've lived out of this jurisdiction for over 10 years so I hope I don't sound stupid:

Is there a statute of limitations on claiming?

Does it cost anything to take the legal action? Is it through the Small Claims Court (not even sure if there is still such a thing)

Pam,

There is still a small claims court.

 

[dixonsontour]

Well done you and happy planning