Aer Lingus Cancelled My Flight and Offered a Voucher. I Got Cash Under EU Law.

Aer Lingus cancelled my Dublin flight and offered a voucher. I cited EC261 and demanded cash. They paid 250 euros after 2 months.

The lesson here is that most refund denials are not final. Companies have discretionary policies that allow exceptions, but they rarely advertise them. The key is knowing which policy to reference and how to frame your request.

If you are dealing with a similar situation with Aer Lingus Cancelled, do not accept the first denial. Research their refund policy, find the specific clause that supports your case, and write a professional appeal referencing it. That single step can turn a “no” into a “yes.”

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