Compensation from delayed flights - Can we accept the compensation?
Question
Compensation
I live in UK and I would like to know if it is permissible to claim and receive compensation on flight delays. For example our flight was delayed for more than 5 hours and solicitors advised we are eligible for compensation that exceeds the initial flight cost twice. The airlines did not respond and solicitors advised they can approach authority of civil aviation.
So my question is: is it halal to receive a compensation that exceeds the initial cost of the service as long as it within the countries in which we live laws.
Regards
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
In order for us to issue a ruling, explain to us the reason/basis of the solictors advice for the claim.
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And Allah Ta’ala Knows best
M. Akhtar
Student Darul Iftaa
South Africa
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
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