Originally Posted by
bd95
You should get compensated, but don’t count on it with BA. When a similar situation happened to me they trotted out the line: “In the case where you are rebooked in a lower cabin and you travel as booked in this cabin, you're not entitled to downgrade compensation. However, you are entitled to any difference in the fare paid.”
On short haul there’s often not a huge difference but it’s a sneaky approach by BA.
The airline is correct, there is no compensation due for downgrades. A passenger who is involuntarily downgraded is entitled to reimbursement (under UK261) of either 30%. 50% or 75% (depending on length of journey) of the flight sector price using the
Mennens Formula (see the main topic for more info).
Compensation for the cancelled flight may be available depending on the reason for cancellation and the timings of the alternative transport.