Travel Aggregator and Airline Fined for Delayed Ticket Refund in Mohali
Mohali: Online travel aggregator, airlines fined for delay in ticket refund
Hindustan Times
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The consumer disputes redressal commission in Mohali has fined MakeMyTrip and Thai Airways for delaying a ticket refund for nearly two years. The case involved a Chandigarh resident who faced issues after a flight rescheduling, leading to a ruling for compensation and interest on the ticket amount.
- 01MakeMyTrip and Thai Airways fined for a two-year delay in ticket refund.
- 02The refund issue arose from a flight rescheduling that affected a Chandigarh resident's itinerary.
- 03The commission ordered both parties to pay 9% interest on the refund amount.
- 04Compensation of ₹30,000 was awarded for mental agony and litigation costs.
- 05The commission emphasized accountability for both the airline and the travel aggregator.
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The consumer disputes redressal commission in Mohali has ruled against MakeMyTrip and Thai Airways for failing to refund a Chandigarh resident for nearly two years after a flight rescheduling. The resident had booked two tickets for a journey from Delhi to Sydney via Bangkok for ₹1.8 lakh (approximately $2,200 USD) on January 26, 2022. The flight was rescheduled to January 27, preventing the passenger from making the connecting flight. Despite multiple requests and a legal notice, the refund was not processed in a timely manner. The commission found both entities liable for the delay, citing it as a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. It ordered both companies to pay 9% interest on the ticket amount from December 16, 2021, to December 19, 2023, along with ₹30,000 in compensation for mental distress and legal costs, holding them jointly responsible.
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This ruling highlights consumer rights and accountability in the travel industry, ensuring that customers are compensated for delays and service failures.
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