AviationADR Reviews 

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Considering 452 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the service for its professionalism and effectiveness in resolving disputes with airlines, often leading to successful compensation and refunds. Many people found the process clear, straightforward, and were kept well-informed at every stage, appreciating the support and assistance provided. However, some customers also noted that the overall process could be quite lengthy, with resolutions sometimes taking several months. A few other people also felt that their claims were occasionally misunderstood or that the evidence they provided was not adequately considered, leading to unfavorable outcomes in some instances.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The organisation processed our complaint against an airline thoroughly and fairly. Rightly, they found in our favour and required that the relevant airline provide us with compensation. The website i... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Took 3 months but eventually got the right result in my claim against EasyJet after they bumped me from an overbooked flight. Tool on the website is a bit clunky and not easy to follow, and everything... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Following a cancelled flight on EgyptAir, we kept trying to contact them to ask about a partial/full refund, but never heard anything back. We were advised to contact AviationADR about this issue. R... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In January 2026 KLM has cancelled our flights from Frankfurt to Norwich with a change in Amsterdam without providing us with accommodation or alternative route. As the result it costed us over €1... See more

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AviationADR is approved and regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority to provide alternative dispute resolution services in the aviation sector. The company is not for profit and is independent and impartial. AviationADR can deal with disputes between passengers and airlines that subscribe to its service, as listed on www.cdrl.org.uk.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless and waste of time

After uploading all the evidence for a 6 hr delayed flight, they closed the case without even investigating! The reply when contacting them wasnt helpful.

The case id was 6a037c323ee2886fbd04ef8d

16 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Al,

Thank you for your feedback & for your patience in us getting back to you here. We’re sorry to hear about your experience - from the sounds of it, this seems to have been a glitch with our portal which we are currently in the process of fixing.

This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we would like to look into this for you as a priority. If possible, please could you provide your case reference number so that we can do an internal search?

EDIT: Thank you again for your patience Al. After having looked into your case, we can see that it was closed as it unfortunately was not in scope of our scheme rules for Air Canada; We can only process Air Canada flights departing the UK, and flights operating to and from France, Denmark, Spain and Italy. Please see our webpage on this here: https://www.aviationadr.org.uk/how-to-complain-about-air-canada-flight/

We hope this clears up any confusion regarding your case closure, and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I wish I had known about this service…

I wish I had known about this service sooner as I spent weeks trying to pin the airline down with no success. The ADR dealt with it very effectively, and I would give 5 stars but they didn't let me know immediately that I had missed a vital bit of information, and I also waited several weeks to find that out. I was compensated by the airline and it was a relief to hand the issue over to an authority as the airline (Turkish Airlines) were being very difficult.

15 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Amanda,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really pleased to hear that we were able to help bring your case to a resolution - though we apologise for the frustration the delay in our communication with you caused.

We are currently in the process of reviewing our services to improve them for consumers, and comments like yours are an important part of that process. Thank you again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Strength and Weakness of Aviation ADR's Guidelines/Procedures

I appreciated the basic structure of the processing rules and guidelines required by both sides. The time requirements were clear and precise but still allowed for some flexibility. There were a couple of steps along the way where I would like to have known more detail on what Wizz Air's problem was when initially they stated my account information was not workable and could not transfer the funds. Also, I would have like to have known towards the end why Wizz Air was not responding and Aviation ADR had to keep “chasing” them. Were they not responding at all or did they respond in a negative way?

Regarding Aviation ADR's procedures I do have one major complaint which heavily influenced the final reimbursement decision from the adjudicator. I had submitted proof of our expenses or value of the baggage in my claim timely. I submitted the postal fare receipt reflecting mailing the bag to the repair/replacement shop. I also submitted the official value appraisal Wizz Air's contractor issued. However, I accidentally uploaded it to the wrong file location on the claim. If the adjudicator had been alert and/or flexible his or her final determination should have covered the bag's value in addition to the postage. On the surface it appears technology overrules human flexibility or ADR is too strict in its procedures. The reason I was able to get a full reimbursement is related to my recent contact with one of Wizz Air's corporate officers who passed on the issue to Customer Service. PLEASE BE MORE OBSERVANT OR FLEXIBLE ON THE CLAIM APPLICATION.

15 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Howard,

Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback regarding your experience with AviationADR.

We appreciate your positive comments about the overall structure of the process, as providing an effective service is very important to us. However, we are sorry to hear about your frustration regarding the submission of evidence - and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as we are currently undergoing an internal review of our services to improve the experience for consumers. We understand how this situation may have impacted your experience when submitting a complaint, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - your feedback is valuable & will be passed on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great service for a fair resolution of reasonable complaints

The plus side far outweighs the only downside - that is the long time it takes until a resolution was found. However I fully accept that the time is required in the name of fairness to all parties. In my case, my position was fully vindicated against the airline, which had originally tried to wriggle out of their responsibilities, first with misleading claims, then with a sum of money that covered not even a third of my outlays. Thanks to AviationADR, they had to pay up in the end. Without them, it would have been impossible to achieve this outcome. As I said, it was time consuming, but AviationADR always kept me fully informed, though their website is not the most user friendly one to come to grips with. But if one has a fair complaint, one should certainly use this service.

14 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Reiner,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case - and your feedback on our site is much appreciated, as we are currently in the process of reviewing our services to make things more user friendly going forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am extremely grateful for the help…

I am extremely grateful for the help from Aviaton ADR. The claim process was very straightforward and I was kept informed at every step. I had been pursuing the airline directly for months and getting nowhere. I thought I would never get the refund I was owed but ADR made it very simple!

15 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Gail,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case.

Providing a clear and effective service is very important to us, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryanair

Really helped with a dispute with Ryanair!

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that we were able to provide a positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very supportive throughout

Although I was very disappointed with the outcome of my complaint because the airline didn't compensate for all the expense incurred when 'bumped' from my flight, the communication with Aviation ADR was excellent. After waiting so long I thought I would get all my money back after ADR were involved. However, the site felt very supportive and it was clear and easy to use.

28 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Robert,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Though this sounds like it was a very frustrating situation, we're pleased to hear that you found our communication helpful throughout the ADR process, and we appreciate your patience while your case was being reviewed. Your review is much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy process to follow

Really easy process to follow. You were kept informed at all stages and a good outcome. Thank you

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Ali,

Thank you for your kind feedback. Providing a clear and effective service is very important to us, so your review is greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Won the case and got compensation

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Edith,

We’re pleased to hear that we were able to help resolve your case, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aviation ADR Review

Aviation ADR were very clear in their requirements as what documentation needed to be submitted. They chased the airline carrier who, although they missed their original deadline, did pay a couple of weeks late. I would definitely recommend other passengers using them.

13 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Deborah,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that we were able to help resolve your case and provide a positive experience.

We appreciate you taking the time to share this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My airline refused my compensation…

My airline refused my compensation claim for a 4‑hour delay, insisting it was due to weather when it wasn’t. Aviation ADR stepped in, handled the case with evidence and professionalism, and resolved it promptly. I’m very thankful for their support. Don’t hesitate to challenge unfair decisions — you have rights

1 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Camilla,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really pleased to hear that we were able to help bring your case to a resolution after what sounds like a very frustrating situation.

Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re glad we could assist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect experience

After having a valid claim rejected by EasyJet on spurious and untruthful grounds I turned to AvaitionADR who were able to resolve the matter quickly and easily and ensure the correct compensation payment was made by EasyJet all within a matter of weeks

12 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Richard,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This service is fantastic

This service is fantastic. I had a travel issue that wasn't my fault and after failing to get a satisfactory reply from the airline, I contacted the AviationADR service. Full resolution, absolutely fantastic.

12 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Martin,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that we were able to help resolve your case and provide a positive experience.

We appreciate you taking the time to share this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

The online form wouldn't work for us but once we'd contacted them by phone & completed a paper form over the phone, it was all systems go. The agent was super helpful. Very pleased with the outcome, apparently it's a huge win to get anything refunded from Ryanair.

11 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Clare,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that we were able to help resolve your case and provide a positive experience.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with our online form & appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are currently in the process of reviewing how we can improve in this area, so all feedback is greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aviation ADR were very helpful with my…

Aviation ADR were very helpful with my claim against Ryanair. My flight were cancelled and Ryanair were not helpful with hotel booking as I was not seen as a “priority” and was left to book my own accommodation. Ryanair only offered a partial refund as they believed the hotel price was excessive. We exchanged numerous emails for 6 months as they were reluctant to give a full refund. Then Aviation ADR stepped in. The process was smooth and hassle free. I waited for 8 months to finally get my refund but still thankful I got the full refund.

8 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Heriden,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really pleased to hear that we were able to help bring your case to a resolution after what sounds like a very frustrating situation.

It’s great to know that our process felt smooth and effective for you. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re glad we could assist.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall, they dealt with my claim with fairness but their website functionality could do with improvement

Overall, relatively easy to make a claim and monitor the progress with the claim. I believe my claim was dealt with fairly, but I had considerable amount to evidence (screenshots of website pages, saved emails and transcripts of communication between myself and the airline etc., and this is probably key to a successful claim. However, the website could benefit from some improvements to make it clearer to consumers what can be accessed under the different tabs and where specific actions should be taken.

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi John,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that we were able to help resolve your case and provide an overall positive experience. The points you’ve raised regarding our website are important, and we are currently in the process of reviewing how we can improve in this area, so your insight is very valuable. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Result-oriented assistance with my claim

I am very grateful to the Aviation ADR team for their assistance with my claim. Although the process was quite lengthy, they eventually helped me recover a significant part of my money. Thank you for your professional support!

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Oleksii,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case. Providing a clear and effective service is very important to us, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ADR offer great service and efficient handling.

Having had my claim on Ryanair redirected to ADR, I was initially worried that this was a delaying tactic by the airline, however ADR have handled my claim very professionally keeping me informed at all stages of the process.
If I had any queries, they were always available on the phone and the staff were extremely well informed and were able to handle any problems I had immediately.
Very impressed with their excellent service and would recommend them to others claiming from airlines.

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Geoff,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case.

Providing a clear and effective service is very important to us, so your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service! Not the fastest, but worked perfectly!

29 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Be very careful with evidence provided

The website was fairly easy to use and the approach is structured and mostly clear. Communications were answered promptly. However, you need to be extremely careful, if claiming on behalf of a group, and with evidence uploaded. I thought I’d done everything the site had asked me to do in confirming I had permission from the other members of the group to act on their behalf and I still don’t know what we did wrong. The evidence I provided in support of the amount claimed apparently wasnt sufficient but nobody will message you asking for additional evidence. They just refused one third of the claim and there was no opportunity at all to put it right. 2/3 of the money recovered from Ryanair eventually, although most of delay was down to Ryanair.

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the website easy to use and our communication efficient and service effective overall.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the group claim and the evidence requirements. We understand it’s frustrating when the need for specific documentation isn’t made clear during the submission process, and we are currently in the process of reviewing how we can improve in this area.

We’re glad we were ultimately able to recover compensation your claim. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.

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