AviationADR is an alternative dispute resolution scheme operated by Consumer Dispute Resolution Limited (CDRL). AviationADR specialises in resolving disputes between airlines, airports and passengers. We can accept complaints about any commercial flight operated by any of our member Airlines.
CDRL is an independent and impartial organisation that specialises in alternative dispute resolution in the following areas:
Our members are bound by our Scheme Rules, part of which states that they will be bound by any decision that we make.
Our role is to ensure all parties receive a fair and reasonable outcome. To ensure that we this at all times an Independent Standards Board monitors our recommendations and decisions.
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Yes, AviationADR is FREE for consumers to use.
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AviationADR can accept complaints about any commercial flight operated by any of our member Airlines.
- Denied boarding, delayed or cancelled flights
- Damaged, lost or delayed luggage
- Destruction, damage or loss of items worn or carried by a passenger
- Problems faced by disabled passengers or passengers with reduced mobility
- Issues of unfair trading
- Pricing
- Misrepresentation
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To be eligible to make a complaint against an airline/airport you must have already complained to that airline/airport directly in writing and either received a final written response (otherwise known as a ‘deadlock letter’) or given the airline/airport eight (8) weeks to respond to your dispute.
AviationADR can only deal with unresolved complaints.
It’s important that you complete the complaint form as thoroughly as possible and that you provide as much supporting evidence as possible, such as:
- Receipts (please note all claims for reimbursements of costs, must be substantiated with itemised receipts or proof of payment)
- Photographs
- Copies of correspondence
Consumers are not bound by our recommendations or decisions unless you agree to be bound. If you do not agree to be bound and you are unhappy with the outcome, you can still take your complaint elsewhere (such as to court).
Member airlines/airports are required to implement resolutions (such as compensation payments) within 30 working days – If this has not happened please let us know by contacting your complaint handler via the portal OR via our support portal by clicking here.
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Please see our scheme rules here.
There are three (3) ways to bring your complaint to AviationADR:
- By post
- Online
- By telephone (if you require reasonable adjustments)
You can download our paper complaint form here and send the completed form to:
AviationADR
Stratford Office Village
Unit 12 Walker Avenue, Wolverton
Milton Keynes
MK12 5TW
To start a complaint online, please click here.
For more information about the LOA (Letter of Authority) please click here.
All persons named on a claim must complete an LOA. This includes any children under the age of 18. In these cases, the parents may sign on behalf of the children.
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