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    Just had a long delay (passenger got sick and we had to reroute). I don’t want compensation as it is not BA’s fault but wouldn’t mind if I could know if I can claim the Heathrow Express to make it home faster. Instead of 3pm we landed almost 4hrs later. What are my rights under duty of care? (This is a return flight so don’t know if they can argue that because I am home there is less to claim for). Thanks!

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    Hahaha, cannot make this up. After the massive delay the jet bridge was unavailable because there was nobody to man it …

    Even the Captain had to come up and ask passengers to complain to BA as this was unprofessional.

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    In my experience duty of care is applicable and regardless of what they say just claim for the replacement transport cost (they don’t ask for proof of a missed advanced train ticket for example)

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    In my experience duty of care is applicable and regardless of what they say just claim for the replacement transport cost (they don’t ask for proof of a missed advanced train ticket for example)

    Thanks. Will report back so there is a record of what they do/don’t.

    Any additional comments on what can be claimed as duty of care when you return to your home country will be appreciated 👍

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    BA finally replied (since end of March 2022!)

    They will be paying for:
    – Heathrow Express £25
    – Uber to my home £25
    – small snack £5

    This was after the flight was delayed for reasons due to exceptional circumstances. So they do pay for duty of care eventually 👍😄

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