If you’ve flown with TUI, EasyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 you may be entitled to money under certain circumstances
Passengers who have flown with carriers such as EasyJet, and Ryanair may be entitled to claim up to approximately £1,300 in compensation, due to rules that came into force back in 2003. The Montreal Convention holds airlines responsible for damage to health, flight delays, cancellations, and luggage issues.
As a result, passengers can claim for a number of disruptions experienced during air travel. In particular, lost luggage could lead to notable compensation claims. For example, EasyJet’s website explains: “If we lose or damage your hold luggage and you report this to us at the arrival airport, we may be liable for the loss or damage.
“Our liability is limited to the financial limit set out in the Montreal Convention, which is 1288 ‘Special Drawing Rights’ (approximately £1,325). In similar fashion, other airlines like Ryanair, TUI and Jet2 also adhere to this convention, offering passengers the chance to seek compensation up to an estimated £1,325.
Ryanair’s terms state that any damaged luggage must be highlighted at the destination airport with Ryanair being notified within seven days. For lost bags, passengers should inform airline staff upon arrival and follow up with a formal claim within 21 days.
According to TUI’s official website: “The air carrier is liable for destruction, loss or damage to baggage up to 1,288 SDRs (approximately £1,325).” TUI outlines that for checked luggage, the airline bears liability even without proving fault unless the baggage was defective to start with.
In contrast, for carry-on items, the airline is only liable if at fault. If belongings are lost or damaged, complaints must be made to TUI within seven days. TUI adds: “You can increase this limit to £2,500 only if you make a special declaration when checking in your luggage and pay a fee of £37.”
And Jet2’s website explains: “If you experience any loss, damage, or delay to your baggage you must tell our team straight away. Please make sure that you complete a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) before leaving the airport, as without this document our Customer Services team may not be able to process your claim.
“And ensure you keep a copy of the PIR for your records.”
