Originally Posted by
SWBKCB
Perhaps sort out why the CC companies are holding back as a priority? Doubt it was done for no reason. And wouldn't most people who had to pay the extra baggage chargedo it on a credit card?
Clearly the issue with the cabin baggage was that a policy was introduced but then not enforced, and then the approach was changed without being explained properly - sloppy.
The issue with credit cards is due to the chargeback ability, the credit card companies are liable (section 75) if the journey doesn't happen. Why would they hand over money before the journey is completed if they are liable when it doesn't happen.
I believe under "normal" circumstances the credit card companies will release a % to airlines before the journey but have the ability to hold back if they have doubts about the financial performance of the airline.
Countless UK airlines have called the administrators because the credit card companies cut their cash off when the airlines "wobbled".