Compassionate/Bereavement fares

[pacman1]

Simpo Two said:

pacman1 said:

Don't really see a problem tbh. From the way ST's described the circumstances, I'd say the deceased would be rooting for him to get the cash he was owed before the sister did.

Not exactly Mother Theresa's last ten pence he was after was it? Anyway, an awful lot of high horse moralists on here ain't there..

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and understand

You're welcome.

[Slaav]

Deva Link said:

Simpo Two said:

But here's an interesting thing. The original 'claim to go to a funeral' was based on flying from Australia. That is NOT a legitimate claim, and it is for a vastly greater sum. But the PH Moral Gods don't seem bothered by that at all. So would you mind awfully giving the proponent the same kicking you gave me? Ta!

No. Your tenacity in pursuing this matter is somewhat disconcerting.

I don't want to answer for the OP, who probably has other things on his mind, but there's no suggestion from him of a "claim". He thought the estate might neet the cost and he may well be in a position to influence that. But he probably hadn't given it much thought at the time of writing.

Your position in entirely different.

Some people are very hard-faced. My Mum had a fall and went to hospital. While my brother was checking her house a neighbour knocked on the door to ask how she was. In conversation my brother said she probably won't be coming home, but would likely go into care. The neighbour's eyes darted around the room and she asked if she could take several items!

Thanks for that Deva, I did indeed have other things on my mind today and just home from the father in law's house.

For the avoidance of doubt as somewhere I appear to have nearly been dragged into something:

I was asking if anyone knew of compassionate or bereavement flights - NOT who should pay for them.

The thread moved onto claiming from the Estate and that had not even occured to me - i.e. me and Mrs S - one of the beneficiaries and the sister of her brother in Aus!

The issue of a succesful claim against the Estate would have effectively cost 'US; money but I have no problem with that. There is some money there and the Aus bro' isn't exactly flush.

So for the avoidance of doubt - a succesful 'claim' against the Estate would actually 'COST US' money - we have no issue with that.

BACK TO OP AND THE QUESTION ASKED..... It appears that Virgin may indeed do something for the brother and we are waiting to hear.

Sorry that the thread went off on a tangent and apologies for any offence caused by the question

ps - VERY TOUGH DAY!!! and thanks for the comments around that.

[pacman1]

Slaav said:

Sorry that the thread went off on a tangent and apologies for any offence caused by the question

Nothing for you to apologise for.

Slaav said:

ps - VERY TOUGH DAY!!! and thanks for the comments around that.

A difficult time for you I'm sure. All the best to you and your folk.

[mark387mw]

Hopefully now back on track and no more off topic 'discussion'.
I'm watching with interest as I may be in a similar position as the OP's family in the near future.

[hornetrider]

toppstuff said:

bigbubba said:

+1

+1 million

Trying to claim £35 from a dead friends estate is one of the most toe-curlingly embarrassing things I have heard in years.

It is Ricky Gervais / David Brent standards of cringeworthy behavior. It is the kind of wince inducing , grimacing levels of awfulness reserved for TV programmes like the Office or Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Trying to claim £35 from a dead friends estate. Quite staggering. I would be drowning in a deep pool of self loathing if I had done that..

I have to agree. All I can say is WOW. Just... WOW.

After my initial contribution to this thread (3rd post) I haven't revisited it... but OH MY fkING GOD. I cannot believe simpo (sorry to name and shame, but really) tried to chase down THIRTY FIVE QUID from a DEAD FRIENDS ESTATE. £35!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shame on you. Shame on you. Jesus Christ. Hang your head in shame.

On a second note, I also cannot believe people are thinking of claiming from an estate for a flight to get to the fking funeral. Either pay your respects to a dearly departed friend/loved one/family member out of your own pocket or decency or GTFO.

Jesus christ people. Jesus.

Mojooo said:

hornetrider said:

Claim from the estate?!

A new low.

A new low indeed.

[hornetrider]

eharding said:

It would seem rather insensitive to lay into the OP at a time when his family has suffered a bereavement.

I mean, what sort of a heel would do something like.....er, oh.. I see. Question answered.

Sorry, but

Fully deserved!

And OP - sorry for diverting your thread.

[Stuart]

So, in summary, some people are against the idea of making a claim against an estate, and airlines don't offer bereavement fares.

I think we've answered the OP's question and exhausted the subject matter, don't you?