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{{Short description|Flight compensation company}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Skycop
| name = Skycop
| logo = [[File:Skycop-logotipas.png]]
| logo = Skycop logo.jpg
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| industry = [[Law]]
| industry = Claims management, aviation
| key_people = Tomas Vaišvila ([[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])
| founded = 2017
| founders = Šarūnas Straševičius
| hq_location = [[Vilnius]], [[Lithuania]]
| hq_location = [[Vilnius]], Lithuania
| num_employees = 21 (2022).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rekvizitai.vz.lt/imone/skycop_com/darbuotoju-skaicius/|title=Skycop.com, UAB darbuotojai|website=[[Verslo_žinios|Verslo žinios]]|access-date=2022-02-12}}</ref>
| num_employees = 40<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rekvizitai.vz.lt/en/company/skycop_com/number-of-employees/|title=Skycop.com, UAB employees (insured)|date=|website=Rekvizitai.lt|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|http://www.skycop.com/}}
| website = https://www.skycop.com
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'''Skycop''' is [[Flight Compensation Regulation|flight compensation]] company, based in [[Vilnius|Vilnius, Lithuania]], founded in 2017. Its mission is to make the compensation process for disrupted flights as simple and straightforward for [[Air Passengers Rights Regulation|air passengers]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=BNN |date=2019-06-05 |title=airBaltic agrees to compensate inconveniences to passengers |url=https://bnn-news.com/i-airbaltic-i-agrees-to-compensate-inconveniences-to-passengers-201713 |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Baltic News Network |language=en-US}}</ref>.


'''Skycop''' is a [[claims management company]] founded in [[Vilnius]] in 2017 and operating in European markets. It focuses on air travel. Skycop's business model is based on free claim management and a fixed fee if a compensation for delayed, canceled or overbooked flight is successful.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skycop.com/price-list/|title=Price list|date=10 August 2022|website=Skycop.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref>
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== About ==

The company’s main function is to provide passengers with the right information and tools to get the compensation when their [[Flight cancellation and delay|flights are cancelled, delayed or overbooked]]. It is supported by the [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A32004R0261 Regulation (EC) No 261/2004]<ref>{{Cite web |title=EUR-Lex - 32004R0261 - EN |url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX%3A32004R0261 |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Official Journal L 046 , 17/02/2004 P. 0001 - 0008; |language=EN}}</ref>. Skycop assists in helping the passengers avoid any legal or bureaucratic barriers preventing them from getting the compensation they deserve.
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== History ==

Skycop was launched in early 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.15min.lt/gyvenimas/naujiena/keliones/lietuviu-startuolis-stoja-i-kara-su-keleivius-uz-nosies-vedziojanciomis-oro-linijomis-1630-803174|title=Lietuvių startuolis stoja į karą su keleivius už nosies vedžiojančiomis oro linijomis|date=2017-05-26|website=15min.lt|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref> in [[Vilnius]], [[Lithuania]].

In 2017, Skycop partnered with the [[BC Prienai|Prienai basketball club]] competing in the [[Lithuanian Basketball League]], and became its title sponsor in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportas.lt/naujiena/260887/prienu-klubas-rado-pagrindini-remeja-ir-keicia-pavadinima-o-lavrinoviciai-kelsis-i-televizija/|title=Prienų klubas rado pagrindinį rėmėją ir keičia pavadinimą, o Lavrinovičiai kelsis į televiziją|date=2018-08-22|website=sportas.lt|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref> The season was noted for signing<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/12/11/liangelo-and-lamelo-ball-reportedly-sign-with-lithuanian-professional-team/|title=LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball sign with Lithuanian professional team|date=2017-12-11|newspaper=Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref> [[LiAngelo Ball|LiAngelo]] and [[LaMelo Ball]], the younger brothers of then [[Los Angeles Lakers]] player [[Lonzo Ball]], bringing international attention to the team.

In 2019, Skycop launched a campaign<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://flight.claimcompanies.com/news/skycop-launched-campaign-against-vueling|title=Skycop launched campaign against Vueling|date=2019-03-04|website=claimcompanies.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref> in Barcelona subway stations and busses with slogans "You don't love customers" against Spain's [[Vueling]] airline. The campaign was based on Vueling's slogan "We love places".

In 2022, Skycop was acquired<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vz.lt/transportas-logistika/2022/09/15/buves-vilniaus-oro-uosto-vadovas-tomas-vaisvila-isigijo-skrydziu-kompensavimo-imone-skycop|title=Buvęs Vilniaus oro uosto vadovas Tomas Vaišvila įsigijo skrydžių kompensavimo įmonę "Skycop"|date=2022-09-19|website=vz.lt|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref> by Tomas Vaišvila, the former CEO of [[Vilnius International Airport]] and a long-time employee at the [[Avia Solutions Group]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aviationweek.com/tomas-vaisvila|title=Tomas Vaisvila|date=2014-08-11|website=aviationweek.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref>


== Services ==
== Services ==
Skycop provides a variety of services<ref>{{Cite web |title=Skycop.com Review 2023 - Great Company, Though There is 1 BUT |url=https://euflightcompensation.com/reviews/skycop/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=EU Flight Compensation |language=en-US}}</ref> for passengers who have experienced flight delays, cancellations, or overbooking. These services include analyzing of passenger's flight and carefully selecting the relevant legal provision(s) that the [[airline]] might have violated, and then assisting them in the actual pursuing of the compensation<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-30 |title=ReadnPick.com - The Best Flight Compensation Companies 2023: Get Compensated for Your Flight Disruptions |url=https://readnpick.com/flight-compensation/best-companies |access-date=2023-09-04 |language=en}}</ref>.


Skycop seeks claims for delayed, canceled and overbooked flights, as well as extra expenses claims, on behalf of passengers.
== Legal Battles Against Airlines ==
Skycop has achieved remarkable success when it comes to winning cases against airlines in court. One of them is the case with low-cost carrier [[Ryanair]]. Skycop sued Ryanair after the airline refused to honor some of its passenger's claims. Skycop was successful in the court and Ryanair had to pay not only the original claims but also legal costs. The court ruled that some of Ryanair's [[Contractual term|Terms & Conditions]] were not legal due to their ambiguity<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-26 |title=Skycop Caught Ryanair And Passengers Win In Lithuania {{!}} Aviation Travel News |url=https://aviation.travel/skycop-caught-ryanair-and-passengers-win-in-lithuania/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |language=en-US}}</ref>.


The company also offers the 'Skycop Care' subscription scheme with a 0% success fee, as well as B2B services for Online Travel Agencies, car rental companies and other businesses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skycop.com/skycop-identifier/|title=Skycop Identifier|date=10 August 2022|website=Skycop.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</ref>
In another case, Skycop engaged in a court battle with low-cost carrier [[Vueling|Vueling Airlines]]. This time, Skycop opted to go for an out-of-court settlement and eventually succeeded in getting Vueling Airlines to agree to their terms<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-22 |title=Vueling owes €224 million in passenger compensation |url=https://www.essential-business.pt/2019/03/22/vueling-owes-e224-million-in-passenger-compensation-says-skycop/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Essential Business |language=pt-PT}}</ref>.


== See also ==
Skycop has also brought lawsuit against [[AirBaltic]] for not paying the required compensation to passengers who had experienced flight disruptions. This case was also resolved in favor of Skycop, with AirBaltic agreeing to pay the appropriate compensation<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-04 |title=Massive flight compensation settlement with AirBaltic - AeroTime |url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/22715-massive-flight-compensation-settlement-with-airbaltic |access-date=2023-09-04 |language=en-US}}</ref>.
* [[Air Passengers Rights Regulation]]
* [[Claims management]]
* [[Flight cancellation and delay]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
[[Category:Companies based in Vilnius]]
{{official website|https://www.skycop.com}}
[[Category:Companies of Lithuania]]
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Latest revision as of 06:55, 6 November 2024

Skycop
Company typePrivate
IndustryClaims management, aviation
FoundersŠarūnas Straševičius
HeadquartersVilnius, Lithuania
Key people
Tomas Vaišvila (CEO)
Number of employees
40[1]
Websitehttps://www.skycop.com

Skycop is a claims management company founded in Vilnius in 2017 and operating in European markets. It focuses on air travel. Skycop's business model is based on free claim management and a fixed fee if a compensation for delayed, canceled or overbooked flight is successful.[2]

History

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Skycop was launched in early 2017[3] in Vilnius, Lithuania.

In 2017, Skycop partnered with the Prienai basketball club competing in the Lithuanian Basketball League, and became its title sponsor in 2018.[4] The season was noted for signing[5] LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, the younger brothers of then Los Angeles Lakers player Lonzo Ball, bringing international attention to the team.

In 2019, Skycop launched a campaign[6] in Barcelona subway stations and busses with slogans "You don't love customers" against Spain's Vueling airline. The campaign was based on Vueling's slogan "We love places".

In 2022, Skycop was acquired[7] by Tomas Vaišvila, the former CEO of Vilnius International Airport and a long-time employee at the Avia Solutions Group.[8]

Services

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Skycop seeks claims for delayed, canceled and overbooked flights, as well as extra expenses claims, on behalf of passengers.

The company also offers the 'Skycop Care' subscription scheme with a 0% success fee, as well as B2B services for Online Travel Agencies, car rental companies and other businesses.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Skycop.com, UAB employees (insured)". Rekvizitai.lt. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ "Price list". Skycop.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ "Lietuvių startuolis stoja į karą su keleivius už nosies vedžiojančiomis oro linijomis". 15min.lt. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  4. ^ "Prienų klubas rado pagrindinį rėmėją ir keičia pavadinimą, o Lavrinovičiai kelsis į televiziją". sportas.lt. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  5. ^ "LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball sign with Lithuanian professional team". Washington Post. 2017-12-11. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  6. ^ "Skycop launched campaign against Vueling". claimcompanies.com. 2019-03-04. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  7. ^ "Buvęs Vilniaus oro uosto vadovas Tomas Vaišvila įsigijo skrydžių kompensavimo įmonę "Skycop"". vz.lt. 2022-09-19. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  8. ^ "Tomas Vaisvila". aviationweek.com. 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ "Skycop Identifier". Skycop.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
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