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Proof of contact with the airline

What is accepted as contact in writing

You must provide proof that you contacted the airline in writing.

Accepted as proof:

  • digital copies, screenshots, or photos of:
    • an email to the airline’s customer service department
    • your complaint through their online complaint form or the confirmation message that it has been received
    • an online chat with the airline’s customer service chat feature
    • a message on the airline’s social media that includes a reply about your case

Not accepted as proof:

  • a verbal description of a conversation
  • a message you read
  • an audio or video recording of a conversation, call, or message

Airline contact information

For all other airlines, please review their website directly.

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