AIR TRAVEL
HOW IS THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY
COPING POST-COVID?
Air travel is slowly bouncing back, but the
industry is still reeling from two tough years,
and this is impacting the way it operates.
Delays have improved signifi cantly, but
cancellations have increased by 1 0x across
Europe this year.
WHY IS THIS?
Essentially, it’s to try and maximise profi ts.
Carriers may list seven fl ights a week from
London to Berlin, for example, assessing
their popularity and cancelling the ones
that don’t reach capacity.
HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME?
Everyone has the right to compensation
if their fl ight is signifi cantly delayed or
cancelled — if it’s the airline’s fault, that is.
This muddies the water, and it’s often harder
to claim than it should be, with carriers
pushing for passengers to accept vouchers
or refunds taking months to come through.
As the airline industry recovers from Covid -19 the ride will be rocky. Here’s
Deyan Krivosheenko from fl ight app, Colibra, on how to ensure you’re protected
Your questions answered
ALL ABOUT COLIBRA
Flight app, Colibra, aims to tackle the
uncertainty travellers are feeling about
flying in a post-Covid world. Through
the app, flights can be booked with no
upfront cost, only paying afterwards
if the journey goes smoothly. If your
flight is more than three hours late, or
cancelled, you will not be charged.
To download Colibra, search for it in
your app store, or go to colibra.io
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