How canI be reimbursed for a cancelled flightthat I was not notifiedthat resulted in my having tobuy yet another return ticket from another airline?
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How canI be reimbursed for a cancelled flightthat I was not notifiedthat resulted in my having tobuy yet another return ticket from another airline?
I booked a flight which was was OKgetting their but was told at check in for the return flight that coming the flight back did not exist any more. I had to buy my own ticket home so that I could be back to work on time. After talking to travel agency and airline, they are blaming each other for the problem. I am out of original flight money, plus I had to buy a flight through another airline for $2255. What are my options?
Asked on July 30, 2010 under General Practice, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
IF you had already paid for the flight back, then you should have a good cause of action to at least get part of the money back--ordinarily, businesses cannot keep your money and not provide you a service. However, you need to check the terms and conditions on the ticket and associated paperwork to see exactly what rights you had in the event of a flight cancellation. If you do have some recourse, you may be able to proceed against the airline on a contract theory (e.g. they did not honor the agreement with you) or possibly against the travel agent on a negligence theory (e.g. they were careless) or potentially both. You might also be able to pursue this, if need be, in small claims court (though the terms when you bought the ticket may obligate you to some form of arbitration; always check the ticket and other documents to see what rights you have and agreed to.)
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