Airlines in bankruptcy
Flygbolag i konkurs - Engelska
If the airline files for bankruptcy, it is often difficult to get your money back for tickets or a compensation for other costs. Your best chance of getting money back is if you paid for the tickets with a credit card.
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Things to keep in mind if the airline has gone bankrupt
If you paid for the trip with a credit card, you may be able to get your money back from the credit provider.
If you purchased a package travel and the airline goes bankrupt, you should contact the package travel operator for assistance.
If you have a claim against the airline when it goes bankrupt, you should contact the bankruptcy trustee.
More about airlines in bankruptcy
Proofread: 25 May 2026
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