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How do we handle complaints?

Updated over a week ago

At Vuelo, we’re committed to treating our customers fairly. If something’s gone wrong, we want to know so we can put it right — quickly and clearly.

As Vuelo is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), we follow strict guidelines when it comes to handling complaints.


Here’s how we handle things:


Step 1: Acknowledging your complaint

  • Once we receive your complaint, we’ll acknowledge it in writing within 3 working days.

  • This will confirm that your complaint is being reviewed and explain our next steps.


Step 2: Investigation & updates

  • We’ll aim to resolve your complaint as soon as possible.

  • If the issue is complex or involves a third party (such as a travel provider or payment partner), it might take a little longer. But we’ll keep you updated along the way.

  • If we haven’t resolved things within 5 working days, we’ll send you an update confirming the progress made so far.


Step 3: Final response

  • We aim to provide you with a final response within 8 weeks.

  • If for any reason we’re unable to do so, we’ll write to you explaining why and let you know when you can expect a full resolution.

  • Our final response will outline:

    • What we’ve found

    • Any resolution or offer we’re making

    • Information on how you can escalate the matter if you're not satisfied


What if I’m not happy with the outcome?

If you're unhappy with our final response — or we haven’t sent one within 8 weeks — you have the right to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).


Who is the Financial Ombudsman Service?

The FOS is a free, independent service for settling disputes between consumers and financial firms regulated by the FCA.

You can contact them using the details below:

Website: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Phone: 0800 023 4567 (free from landlines) or 0300 123 9123 (mobile-friendly)
Email: [email protected]
Address:
The Financial Ombudsman Service
Exchange Tower
London
E14 9SR

You must refer your complaint to the FOS within 6 months of receiving our final response.

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