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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 3:38 am
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JD1905
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Originally Posted by David777
Its already frustrating enough to be downgraded from First Class to Business Class due to British Airways operational issues, but what truly adds insult to injury is the blatant dishonesty surrounding the refund process.



Despite multiple follow-ups, British Airways repeatedly claims that the refund has been processed, only for the funds to never arrive. Each time, they assure us it will be done this week but when nothing appears, they shift the excuse to wait 7 to 10 days for processing. After that period passes, the cycle of empty promises and misleading information starts all over again.



It is astonishing that a global airline like British Airways resorts to these tactics deliberately holding onto money that does not belong to them. Instead of fulfilling their legal and ethical obligation to refund customers, they use delay tactics that are deceptive and unfair.



This kind of behavior is not just poor customer service, it is a calculated effort to withhold money for as long as possible, creating unnecessary frustration and financial inconvenience for passengers. How can a company of this size and reputation justify such practices?



Passengers deserve transparency, accountability, and action, not an endless loop of excuses. Has anyone else faced the same dishonest refund runaround from British Airways? Lets make sure these issues are exposed.

I've had similar situations with a number of airlines - not a single one of them has been open and transparent with regards to compensation entitlement. In my opinion it is more of an industry problem than something specific to British Airways. Thankfully MCOL and CEDR allow for a clear process and it's never worth getting worked up and frustrated about things like this.
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