2 things here. By acknowledging the debt you effectively reset the clock in respect of recovery. I fyou have a debt, it is not enough to keep saying "I'll pay, I'll pay, I'll pay" for 6 years and then go.. "...Ahah! gotcha..." Simply won't wash with the courts. Secondly, this is not a commercial debt, it is a fine, imposed by the crown, prison could be the next step if the Bailiffs do not recover it.. plus their costs. Oooops. How a simple misunderstanding can end in tears! Call the Court as soon as possible, or get a decent solicitor. Cheers.

Gemsie I do hope you did not let this one die a death! Please tell me you didn't! Please update this thread.

Has this been sorted yet? "Cannot give you what they haven't got" is simply not good enough, stinks of somebody who works for a tour operator or travel agent. You have MASSIVE rights to redress under these conditions... some criminal! Oh yes, you could tie the holiday company's time up defending this one. Are they ABTA members? I assume it was a package you booked? If you can be bothered you could deal with this in a 3 pronged fork approach and really upset them. I could do with a bit more info but if you are still interested post on here that you are! Also update us as to where you are upto or if it is resolved.

Would you mind updating us on what happened with your mission? I would be interested to see how this ended.

Can I clarify something here if this thread is still going? Did you travel, on time and without a further glitch?

It would be small claims... read the Money Claim OnLine website about bringing a claim. You don't need legal expense insurance. Claims for compansation are being stayed at the moment if it relates to delay. It is worth doing some ground work here before doing anything. Ask the airline to provide you with proof that passengers flew on that flight that was delayed by 27 hours, passengers that were originally booken on the flight. They won't provide it, especially if it involves names but you can ask. In the event you eventually end up in a court hearing they would struggle to prove the flight was not cancelled if everybody was put on a flight with a different airline via London. If you have not given up on this completely let me know.

Hmmmm....? This is a mine field and certainly not one to advise on the info you have made available. If this is not already sorted can you advise if this guy was on a booking of his own or on yours? How was it booked and by whom? What paper work if any was signed in relation to the booking and by whom? Did this chap take out holiday insurance? Give a bit more detail, it will be easier to guide you.

Hi Does the hotel not have a website? Terms and Conditions form part of the contract if you have been given the opportunity to read them. If they are being difficult ask to speak to the manager and ask the manager to tell you what extra charges MAY be incurred... if there are extra charges that they charge routinely THEY HAVE TO TELL YOU otherwise you could argue that they were not part of the contract between you... thing there is they will charge them to your card whatever and it will be for you to slog to get them back. Which hotel is it?

Have you sorted this out now?

It is not for BA to define cancellation. They are trying to skirt around the EC regs by playing with semantics. Look at the regulation EC 261/2004 and work out what you would be entitled to for cancellation and send a letter before action. It would be helpful if you could collate any evidence you can on that flight. Scheduled airlines cannot argue the same point as charter airlines in respect of cancellations. Did the flight actually go with passengers? Do you know that? Seems that there is a good case if you can get enough info together to claim for compensation under the regs. As a matter of interest are you in touch with anyone from the "original " flight who may recall what the pilot said? Maybe even willing to put a very brief witness statement together for you?

Ooops sorry, just re-read your post! Can you describe what evidence you have?

Did you get any pics? Did you report it properly to the rep? If you think £160 by cheque would be acceptable write and tell them in writing. If you get a no you can take stock... mark your letter "without prejudice" if you make an offer in it and make it clear it is made at an early stage to avoid litigation, that way your back is covered later should you want to sue for more. KEEP YOUR LETTERS POLITE AND SIMPLE!