Denied Boarding
Denied Boarding:
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1000/2000/3000 INR (28/42/64 EUR) depending on flight time!
In recent days, denied boarding has become very frequent. Generally the airlines allow passengers to book their seats beyond availability. Airlines do this in order to prevent take-off with unoccupied seats. When this occurs, it causes a lot of inconvenience to the passengers as it happens without any prior notice and seats were already reserved with confirmation from the airline. If the passenger voluntarily vacates the seat, then the airline offers certain benefits in the form of vouchers or points. Otherwise they are liable to provide compensation to the passengers.
Do you think you are eligible for compensation?
If yes, then have a look at the prerequisites that make you eligible for claiming compensation from the airline.
- If you were holding a confirmed ticket at the time of boarding, then you qualify to receive compensation from the airline.
- If you were present at the time of boarding as specified by the airline.
According to CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 3 SERIES ‘M’ PART IV, you will be entitled to receive an amount equivalent to the ticket cost. Involuntary denial of boarding naturally gives the privilege of gaining compensation.
You have the right to chose any of the following benefits along with the compensation as follows:
- Receive the refund of the ticket at the purchased price
- A flight to the initial point of departure
- Transport between airport and hotel (when necessary)
- Other facilities include meals and refreshments in relation to time spent waiting at the airport, hotel accommodation when necessary (including transfers).
