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{{Short description|Claims management company}}
{{Undisclosed paid|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Skycop
| name = Skycop
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| industry = Claims management, aviation
| industry = Claims management, aviation
| key_people = Tomas Vaišvila ([[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])
| key_people = Tomas Vaišvila ([[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])
| founders = Jurgis Petrošius, Šarūnas Straševičius
| founders = Šarūnas Straševičius
| hq_location = [[Vilnius]]
| hq_location = [[Vilnius]], Lithuania
| 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>
| 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 = https://www.skycom.com
| website = https://www.skycop.com
}}
}}


'''Skycop''' is a [[claims management company]] founded in [[Vilnius]] in 2017 and operating in European markets. It focuses on air travel and leverages on the [[Flight Compensation Regulation|European Regulation No 261/2004]]. 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=|website=Skycop.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</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>


== History ==
== History ==
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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]].
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 web|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|website=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 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 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>
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 seeks claims for delayed, canceled and overbooked flights, as well as extra expenses claims, on behalf of passengers leveraging on European Regulation No 261/2004 and other local regulations.
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skycop.com/skycop-identifier/|title=Skycop Identifier|date=|website=Skycop.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2024-01-03}}</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>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Air Passengers Rights Regulation]]

* [[claims management company|Claims management]]
* [[Claims management]]
* [[Flight cancellation and delay]]
* [[Flight cancellation and delay]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.skycop.com Skycop website]


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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

[edit]

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

[edit]

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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