Topic: Costa Cruises North America Statement on Compensation

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

For all guests on Costa Concordia Jan. 13, Costa Cruises will refund the full cost of the cruise, either directly or through their travel agency. The company will reimburse all travel expenses incurred both reaching the port of embarkation and on the homeward journey, including any independent arrangements made for transfers. Any on-board expenses also will be refunded, and any credit card charges will be credited to the account and any cash deposits will be refunded. Costa Cruises also will reimburse any medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident. Every effort will be made to return the valuables left in the cabin safe. Information on the return of personal belongings and other forms of compensation will be communicated. The 30 percent future cruise discount, in addition a to a full refund, is intended for guests scheduled to sail on Costa Concordia from Jan. 14 onward.

Rather different than those who said Costa was only offering 30% of next cruise then Barrowman.

Like all the other so called news about the Concordia

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Have to agree, a bit like picking the bones out from what is reported, and then forming your own conclusion...

I am not sure what I think of this! I don't think anything would compensate me for the torment, anxiety.
Being cynical for a moment - is this an attempt to stave off potential claims for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I think the accident means a lot more than a holidays that went awry - people escaped with their lives.