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How Do I Get Compensated for Getting Bumped Off of My Qatar Airlines Flight?

Christian Allen is the editor / author responsible for this content.
Jul 9, 2020

How do I get compensated for getting bumped off of my Qatar Airlines flight?

Not only is it very frustrating to get bumped from a flight, but it can also ruin your travel plans as well. The good news is you can get a nice compensation for having to give up your seat. In this article, you will learn how to get compensated for getting bumped off of a Qatar Airlines flight.

What does it mean to Get Bumped from a Flight?

The airline industry is big business but it has taken a lot of punches over the years that cost it a lot. Therefore, many airlines do what they can to try to be profitable. One of the things most airlines will do, including Qatar, is overbooking flights since at least one or two people don't make their flight after purchasing a ticket. However, there are times when everyone who purchased a ticket will show up meaning some people will have to get bumped, of course they will be compensated for giving up their seat. First the airline will ask if anyone will give up their seat voluntarily for compensation, but if there are no takers, the airline can legally choose to bump individuals from the flight, again, with compensation. If you were bumped from a flight, you will be able to collect compensation.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim?

The amount you receive for being bumped from a flight in Qatar depends on your flight's distance. For example, if your flight was traveling less than a 1500 km span, you would be able to claim around $275 in compensation. If your flight span ranged from 1500 km to 3500 km, you would get refunded up to around $440. Finally, for flights that travel 3500 km or more, you would be entitled to claim around $660.

How to get compensated for getting bumped off of your Qatar Airlines flight?

However frustrating it may be it's nice to receive extra compensation. If you are eligible to receive compensation for being bumped from a Qatar airline flight you can claim funds right from their website by clicking here. Select "request a refund" from the drop-down menu, continue filling out the form, upload any supporting documents, then submit your claim to receive your compensation. You can also contact a customer support agent by clicking here.

EC 261 enables your rights to compensation in the event of a flight disruption, such as cancellation, a flight delay, a missed connection, or denied boarding. The EC 261 regulations apply to all flights operated by airlines in the European Union (EU) or those departing from the EU. Therefore, passengers can claim compensation from Qatar Airways if travel was within the EU.

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Christian has been writing about long hold times and customer service call center experiences since 2010. He's been featured in Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe.

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