10/06/2026
Qatar Airways denied boarding to an entire family, including a 4-month-old baby.
While the family was checking in, the airline pulled them aside and told them they couldn't fly — because the baby was under 2 years old but had been booked on a child ticket meant for kids over 2.
They had to wait another 3 days before they could fly. Qatar Airways sent an apology letter about the incident, but when the family filed for compensation, the airline still said no.
EU261/2004 is very clear on denied boarding cases, so we kept pushing the claim, and in the end, the full compensation for the whole family was paid out. ✅
If you've ever been denied boarding, for whatever reason, and the airline rejected your compensation claim, don't stop there. This happens far more often than people think, and the rights are yours.
