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Considering 445 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers praise the service for its reliability, efficiency, and professional handling, making stressful situations easier. People were pleased with successful outcomes, frequently receiving compensation or refunds for disputes, even when airlines initially refused. The process is often described as straightforward and easy to use, with users kept well-informed at every step. However, some customers noted that the process could be quite long, with slow response times and resolutions taking several months. A few others felt the adjudication of their claims was flawed, citing instances where key facts were misunderstood, evidence was deemed insufficient, or decisions went against them.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

After 9 months we finally received the compensation for the delayed flights we were legally entitled to from KLM with Aviation ADR intervention. Without them I would probably be still waiting and havi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ADR were extraordinary. My dispute with Airfrance was horrendous, their customer service appalling - lying, misleading, hours on pointless phone calls, correspondence that made no sense, promises unke... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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, a... 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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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 4 out of 5 stars

Good result to very frustrating claim against KLM

After 9 months we finally received the compensation for the delayed flights we were legally entitled to from KLM with Aviation ADR intervention. Without them I would probably be still waiting and having to resort to legal action through the courts. Whilst we are very grateful for their help I think they gave KLM longer to respond to the claim than they needed as it was a straightforward claim. With patience we got there in the end so thank you for helping us resolve this matter.

5 January 2026
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Reply from AviationADR

Thank you very much for your review - we're pleased to hear we were able to assist in your case with KLM & help resolve what sounds like a very frustrating situation! We appreciate your patience with waiting for your outcome while using our service - as ADR is a strictly regulated process, the wait is often unavoidable unfortunately. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aviation ADR resolved an issue we had with an airline who was not responding to our complaint.

Aviation ADR resolved an issue we had with an airline who would not listen to our complaint. The ADR process was straightforward and easy to use. They resolved our problem and obtained some of the out of pocket expenses we incurred. I would highly recommend them to anyone with airline related issues.

16 August 2025
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Reply from AviationADR

Thank you for your kind words & for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear you found our process easy-to-use - as this is an area we're always keen to improve on -, and that we were able to help bring your case to a resolution.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I could not fault the company

I could not fault the company, they got us compensation where we were told we wouldn’t get any from the original tour operator

4 June 2026
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Ellen,

Thank you very much for your review & for taking the time to use our service! We're pleased to hear we were able to help resolve your case.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A bit opaque but it works

A bit opaque but it works. Thank you very much ! —> All airlines try their luck not to pay using lame excuses and after a delay with BA, I used one of these legal companies who after two years came back to me and gave me only 50%. This January again I faced delays and compensation was rejected by Turkish, I looked for a better alternative found this ADR website: they seem to have some weird funding, so I asked A.I. which told me they were trustworthy and I took the dive.

The only reason they get 4 and not 5 stars, is because their system is not easy to handle and it made me wonder - until I finally got the full reimbursement -if thanks to AI I had made a mistake, as they indicated I should get reimbursement indeed, and then I didn’t hear from them anymore..

Anyways , with some hiccups, splitting the cases per adult (I was not allowed to claim for my partner) in the end it worked luckily and for the future I now know how it works, and possibly quicker too . It took me not 2 years but still 6 months, and we did get the full refund directly from Turkish. End good all good and thank you much appreciated !

3 June 2026
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Reply from AviationADR

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're pleased to hear we were ultimately able to resolve your case with Turkish Airlines and provide a positive experience overall.

We appreciate you giving us insight into the consumer experience with confusion regarding ADR - this is an area we are currently reviewing, & always looking for ways to make more transparent. When a claim is brought to us, we receive a flat sum from the airline it has been raised against - the amount does not change no matter who wins, whether consumer or airline. This means we can offer a fair, unbiased service that is free for consumers to use, as we have no stake in either side.

With regards to our system being confusing - this is also valuable feedback, as we are actively working to improve it in the very near future!

Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you taking the time to use our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my compensation from Wizzair!

Thanks to AviationADR I got my compensation from Wizzair airlines for a cancelled flight.

12 May 2026
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Aksana,

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

Exceptional service! Flight delayed by over 4 hours and the airline refusing to address obvious issues. Went through the process on the aviation portal and claim was dealt with appropriately.

2 June 2026
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Hi Vlad,

Thank you very much for your review! We're glad to hear we were able to resolve your case & provide a positive experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's a Private Business funded by Airlines

It's a Private Business funded by Airlines, so naturally the process favours these.

I had a claim against Wizz air where the airline used freight carriage rules to assess the value of the bag they lost and the ADR sided with them despite they used the wrong justification, paragraphs from the Montreal Convention.

The there's the process as well. I was asked to submit the documents which I couldn't initially do because either the option to do it wasn't there and I was only able to submit the receipts.

It also said that I'll be able to submit additional evidence afterwards which I did. Unbeknown to me the person that gave the favourable determination to the airline rejected my objection on grounds that "the airline was not given the chance to review this evidence".

My advice is for anyone dealing with these "arbitration service " is to either go through the process and go to the small claims courts with the airline. Which is what I'm going to do next

What is even more annoying that you have no option to reject their offer and go there directly.

I honestly think, that either their staff is untrained or this is their process that is deliberately stacked against the customer.

25 October 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Pav,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you felt the decision reached on your case with Wizz Air was unfair.

However, we take concerns regarding impartiality seriously & would like to reassure you that we are in fact an independent, neutral third party. We do not favour one side over the other - whether consumer or airline. ADR is funded in a way that ensures we receive the same amount no matter who wins the case - meaning we have no incentive to be biased towards either party, and that we provide a fair, impartial service. We're sorry this didn't feel evident to you throughout using our service - we are always looking for more ways to make the ADR process behind-the-scenes more transparent for consumers.

Your feedback on our submission process is greatly appreciated, as we are currently in the process of an internal review improving the usability of our services & fixing any glitches - we're very sorry that you encountered issues with this! These should all be smoothed out in the near future.

Thank you again for taking the time to use our services & leave a review. All consumer feedback is valuable to us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfair ruling in favour of Ryanair, totally disappointed

I've approached Aviation ADR after Ryanair refused compensation for damaging beyond repair my luggage.
The decision taken by Aviation ADR was utterly unfair: while they acknowledged that my luggage had been damaged beyond repair and the falseness of Ryanair statement that I had suffered only minor, not refundable, scratches, they unexpectedly ruled in favour of the airline, claiming that the lack of original purchase receipt of my luggage prevented them from awarding compensation, notwithstanding it would have been very easy to determine a fair compensation based upon the current/discounted cost of a similar luggage.
Such decision is not only unfair and raises many doubts about the entity independence, but it goes against all rules and would leave the damaged passengers with the only option of a court case against airlines, which for a damage of about Eur 200 is sadly unworth! This is regrettably fostering an even too common approach of dishonest airlines!
I'm very disappointed!

26 May 2026
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Daniele,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you feel this way about your experience with us regarding your Ryanair case, and we fully understand the frustration that would be caused by the fact that not having a receipt for your luggage is the only barrier to you receiving compensation. Unfortunately, the ADR process is heavily regulated by nature, and such technicalities can't be avoided if we are to process each case in a fair manner. We take concerns about impartiality very seriously.

We want to reassure you that our decisions are indeed made independently. We do not favour one side over another.

We appreciate you taking the time to use our service, though we recognise that the outcome may not have aligned with your expectations. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review regardless.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Compensation received

I contacted Aviation ADR after KLM refused my claim for cancelling my flight. The process was very straightforward and I was kept informed of progress of each stage.

29 May 2026
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Reply from AviationADR

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Brilliant service. Submitted my claim and basically AviationADR did the rest. They kept me informed at every step and it was concluded within 3 months and compensation paid by the airline. I would strongly recommend people using them.

28 May 2026
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Simon,

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Restoring faith in the complaints system.

Sought assistance from AviationADR when a well known airline was refusing to refund expenses incurred after a diverted flight. Brilliant website with a confidence building timeline showing stages to be completed in order.

Having accepted my data (and that I had a case meeting the criteria for pursuing), they sought a defence from the airline, I had a right to read the defence and respond. Then Aviation ADR made the final judgement - and it was in my favour. Airline instructed to pay up - and they have done.

At every stage, the messaging system kept me informed and for all my messages, I had replies in less then 24 hours - courteous and clear. It is all the more impressive that the claim was for less then £100. For me it was about the principle as much as the money. They were prepared to support the little guy and I admire them from that.

AviationADR has restored my faith in being able to claim against large companies when there is justification. Yes it takes time, but their support and objectivity (and final decision) were very important to me.

While I hope I am never treated as badly by a company again, I would not hesitate to return to AviationADR.

27 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Thank you very much for your detailed & kind review! We are always looking to improve our services to make the process as easy as possible to navigate, so it's great to hear that you found our website & communications simple & efficient.

We appreciate you taking the time to share this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helped me sort an issue with Air France

Helped me get a fair resolution with Air France, who were claiming that I wasn't owed compensation for a delayed flight. Quick, easy to use service, great customer portal and kept up-to-date. Positive outcome for me.

28 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Scott,

Thank you for your feedback; We’re pleased to hear that we were able to help resolve your case and provide a positive experience. Thanks for taking the time to share this!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got the law wrong and ignored me throughout if you have a…

Avoid if you can and if you have a valid claim. I brought a straightforward UK261 flight compensation case and cited binding Court of Appeal precedent directly on point (Huzar v Jet2). The adjudicator's determination didn't engage with it at all, the single most relevant authority, simply ignored. The decision went against me as a result.

The service around it was just as poor. The website is clunky and confusing to navigate, and messages I sent went unanswered for long stretches with no acknowledgement. For a body that's meant to provide accessible, fair dispute resolution, the experience was the opposite.

Because of their error I've been forced to pursue the matter through the courts to get the outcome the law clearly supports. I've also submitted Freedom of Information requests to the CAA about oversight of this scheme, and I'm raising the standard of service with my MP who has been quite engaged. Consumers deserve far better from an approved ADR provider.

22 November 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Ciaran,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with your experience with us, and that you disagree with the decision reached on your case.

While we want to reassure you that our adjudicators do review cases carefully, we understand that this may not have felt evident from your experience and apologise for the frustration this may have caused.

We particularly appreciate your feedback on our website & communications, as we are currently in the process of an internal review to improve in both of these areas to make the experience better for consumers going forward. All consumer feedback is valuable to us - thank you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely good service

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. Right from the start, AviationADR kept us fully informed of the status of our claim and received a full refund in the end. Very impressed and would definitely contact them again if anything similar happens in the future.

20 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Vicky,

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

I had a very positive experience with AviationADR

I had a very positive experience with AviationADR during a dispute with an airline regarding reimbursement after a cancelled flight.

The process was quite detailed and took some time, but throughout the case I found the system fair, structured and transparent. The adjudicator carefully reviewed both sides, considered the evidence submitted, and ultimately reached a balanced and reasoned decision.

What I appreciated most was having an independent body that genuinely assessed the case based on the regulations and documentation provided, rather than generic customer service responses from the airline.

Although the process requires patience, I would absolutely recommend AviationADR to passengers who are struggling to resolve a legitimate claim directly with an airline. It gave me a fair route to pursue reimbursement and ultimately helped me achieve a successful outcome.

27 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Alex,

Thank you very much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case, and that you found our ADR process clear & effective.

Unfortunately, ADR does tend to be quite an involved process, but we are constantly seeking ways to improve the experience for consumers and make things more approachable, so your insight is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fair, professional, and genuinely helpful service

AviationADR handled my case with clarity, fairness, and real professionalism. What impressed me most was how thorough and balanced the decision was — it was clear that the evidence had been properly reviewed and the outcome was reasoned and transparent. Thanks to AviationADR, my case was resolved and the airline complied with the decision. I’m genuinely grateful for the support and the high standard of service. They made a stressful situation much easier to navigate.

27 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Gabriella,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re pleased to hear that we were able to help resolve your case and provide a positive experience. Your insight is much appreciated - we're glad you found the process clear & transparent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional work, great result

Professional work, website well structured and easy to use it. Happy I won the dispute and managed to get the refund from a cancelled flight. Thank you for the great work.

27 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from AviationADR

Hi Geo,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to assist in resolving your case! Your feedback on the website is much appreciated as we are currently reviewing our services from the consumer perspective.

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