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40 comments

Pearl C

verifbadgeVerified | Oct 12, 2026

London-Johannesburg

Economy

Delays to my flights to and from Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport

Severe delay on outboard and inboard journey I have written a very lengthy report on the previous page regarding my complaint.

Overall

  • close Delay poor customer service
  • closecheck None
  • London-Johannesburg
  • Economy
  • Desired solution

bluecheck Compensation

bluecheck Other - I was on the flight from London to Johannesburg departing on the 13th September and returning on the 3rd of October 2023 On my Johannesburg leg of the outbound flight together with other passengers as I landed I was informed that the flight was only leaving at 10pm that night instead of the morning,so I was delayed a whole 12 hours to my already short stay visiting my father who is very unwell. The flight delayed only heightened my anxiety and stress to my journey taking away precious time away from my holiday. The process getting us out of the airport to the hotel took forever,however the hotel staff did their best in accommodating us for the day On return to the airport we were let in with the boarding passes from the previous day and on arriving at the boarding gates we were sent back to get new boarding passes which further frustrated our journey. We arrived at 4am in the morning .Not a very good time of day to arrive. I’m my return journey my experience was even worse. Whilst I can understand that problems occur,it the speed at which the problems and next steps which was absolutely frustrating and upsetting. We sat in the plane for 2 hours before the decision was made for us to get off the plane. Another one and half hours to inform us that the flight was now cancelled and we would be leaving at 9.20 the following morning. No offer of refreshments. No updates until we asked. Finally we were taken to the hotel at 3am in the morning and got our rooms at 4am and told to be in the foyer at 6am. No offer of breakfast or any sort of refreshments.The last time we had any sort of sustenance was on the flight from Johannesburg to Kigali. Absolutely disgraceful and for persons on medication even more distasteful. Rwanda airlines staff whilst very polite do not do extra mile of the way kinda service,no it’s wait until you are served or service time. Whilst we were waiting for the plane to take off another almost 2hours in the plane whilst they sorted yet another problem causing us a delay. I called one of the hostesses and informed them I was on medication and I needed something to eat before I take my medication,she promontly informed me that once we were airborne food was going to be served,which took another hour,no extra mile,just wait was the message. While I appreciate that problems happen I want to know what compensation does a passenger receive for this level of delay,lack of concern,slowness of service which results in a delay of more than 24 hours to my journey, I look forward to hearing from you in this regard.

Fatuma A

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 22, 2026
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Nairobi-Paris

Economy

Strike

I don't have documents I have call them no answers and no help from them they even cancelled may of Saturday so I was stranded in Kenya they toll me no solution
  • Nairobi-Paris
  • Economy

Willem L

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 17, 2026
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Johannesburg-London

Economy

Technical problems

I had connecting fligt from Kigali to London. I missed this because of the cancellation and had to buy a new ticket through emirates at the airport. THe cancellation was communicated when I arrived at the airport. I could not buy a one-way ticket as UK immigration laws does not allow that and so I had to buy a return ticket
  • Johannesburg-London
  • Economy

Fatuma A

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 12, 2026
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Paris-Nairobi

Economy

Strike

The toll us the flight was conceal and leaves in the aire port with children without solution and aur baget is finished so after 5days the book for us anther flight so all that time we using credit so we need to pay awe r expense and the right we have thanks
  • Paris-Nairobi
  • Economy

Anonymous member

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 9, 2026

London-Johannesburg

Economy

My flight was delayed by 1.5 hours, and my suitcase arrived damaged with missing/broken wheels. I expect compensation for the damage and resulting Uber costs.

Firstly, flight from Heathrow was delayed by an hour and a half, due to air traffic. Secondly, my suitcase arrived back in Joburg with missing and or broken wheels. I'd planned on taking the Gautrain to get home because it's cheaper but I couldnt even pull the suitcase so instead I had to take a really expensive Uber home. I am very disappointed and expect to be compensated for the suitcase.

Overall

  • close The wheels had mysteriously come off my suitcase by the time I'd landed back in Johannesburg
  • closecheck Friendly staff
  • London-Johannesburg
  • Economy
  • Loss: €300
  • Desired solution

Paul N

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 14, 2026
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London-Nairobi

Economy

I arrived at least an hour before departure to hand in luggage. I found the staff closing down the check-in desks. I wasn't allowed to get in and didn't find any help from the airline and the only alternative was to book another flight for the following day which Departed at 1820 on 08/08/2026 and arrived 09/08/2026 at 0530Hrs
  • London-Nairobi
  • Economy

Dennis E

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 14, 2026
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Kigali-London

Economy

No reason given

I contacted the airline about the disruption the delay would cause and no acknowledgement or response was received. I missed my flight from London to Glasgow, booked a
  • Kigali-London
  • Economy

Senait B

verifbadgeVerified | Jul 29, 2026
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Entebbe-Stockholm

Economy

The delay of our luggage caused significant inconvenience. A total of nine pieces of luggage were delayed, and all of our personal belongings were inside them. As a result, we were left without essential items and had to purchase necessities when we returned home, including clothing, skincare products, toiletries, and other everyday essentials. The delay also caused considerable stress, inconvenience, and disrupted our travel plans.
  • Entebbe-Stockholm
  • Economy

Kwame Agyemang N

verifbadgeVerified | Jul 24, 2026

Kigali-Accra

Economy

Kwame Agyemang Nsiah WB/93T4BJ WB 220 2026/07/22 quame008@gmail.com

After my arrival to Ghana i found out that some of my things i shopped at South Africa was missing from my luggage. And these things where two female watches and two personal watches of mine

Overall

  • close Things stolen from my luggage
  • Kigali-Accra
  • Economy

Virginie L

verifbadgeVerified | Jun 2, 2026
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Dubai-Kigali

Economy

Claim escalated to airline

No reason given

The flight got changed a few times before it got canceled without reason. First time they moved (April 10th) the return from 27 to 28th may. Then the departure got moved ( May 8th) from the 18th to the 19th of may. It really disturbs the all trip as I planned it all with hotel and activities. In Rwanda all the permit are required to do activities in the national park, it’s very expensive to do any changes. Also it was our honeymoon, all was paid so we couldn’t cancel the all trip. And then they canceled without reason. I booked through Amex, and will make the refund of the original price of this ticket. But the company didn’t offer other alternatives so I had to book another ticket through another airline with a connection.
  • Dubai-Kigali
  • Economy
  • Claim escalated to airline

Chipo N

verifbadgeVerified | Apr 7, 2026
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Lusaka-Johannesburg

Economy

What happened is that I was in the company of my family,my wife Elly and 3 daughters aged then 11,8,5 So the previous day I had visited the South African embassy to get the consent forms to allow children below 17yrs to travel with me there father and mother,after getting the embassy approved letters to travel to south Africa I was good to go. In the morning at KKIA check in the children were refused to board the airplane that I didn't have approval or birth records,but I showed them the embassy approved letters ,which actually for them to be granted needed attached birth records. However the didn't allow me to board,so I went back to East Park Mall for rebooking the fright that same week with additional charges on all 5 of us. Then after two days I managed to be allowed on the airplane since I had my birth records I had left home Further I was booked on SAfair to Capetown that was also reschedule and additional funds were paid to book then. Chipo Zyamwaika Mudenda Ndele Lusaka, Zambia
  • Lusaka-Johannesburg
  • Economy

Pearl B

verifbadgeVerified | Apr 1, 2026
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Kigali-London

Economy

I paid for seat 1A in business class. It shows as a seat alone, with a flat bed and privacy. Something that is important for an overnight flight, but also for someone like me who suffers with Scoliosis (a curved spine). I have photos of the layout of the so called business class area, which is not unlike economy, yet, 3 times more expensive, and with most seats or TV's malfunctioning anyway. Having spent 2 months carrying out aid/charity work in Tanzania I was returning home absolutely broken and beyond stressed. I was desperately excited to enjoy comfort, being spoiled and end this highly stressful experience on a high. Rwandair offered me the most uncomfortable, upsetting and actually painful home journey. In conversation with a very understanding member of staff he shared with me that this airplane receives many complaints. Oh my gosh, what an admission that you happily take our money and short change us with something we didn't pay for. So disrespectful. My back has been in a terrible state over the past month, which is down to spending the night on reclining chair with not even the ability to have space or an arm rest, as there was someone next to me with her arm on it. I would have rather waited for the seat i paid for, the option should be given. And, for sure a refund should have been issued immediately.
  • Kigali-London
  • Economy

Marco M

verifbadgeVerified | Mar 12, 2026
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Entebbe-Johannesburg

Economy

Dear Customer Service Team, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding my recent experience with RwandAir, which involved both lost baggage and being denied boarding despite having a confirmed ticket change. Prior to my departure, I changed my flight from the 4th to the 5th and received official confirmation of the change. I also paid an additional fee of $122 to process this amendment. However, when I arrived at the airport for my confirmed flight on the 5th, I was unexpectedly denied boarding. Despite presenting the confirmation and proof of payment, the airline attendant refused to assist me and was extremely unhelpful and dismissive. The situation escalated to the point where security was called, even though I was simply trying to resolve the issue and board the flight I had already paid for and received confirmation for. Due to the lack of assistance from your staff and the urgency of my travel arrangements, I was forced to seek help from another airline office. They kindly assisted me in securing an alternative flight. Unfortunately, this resulted in additional out-of-pocket expenses amounting to $548. In addition to this issue, my baggage was also lost during my travel, which further added to the inconvenience and stress caused by this experience. Given that the ticket change was properly processed and confirmed, and that the denial of boarding was not due to any error on my part, I kindly request a full refund of the $548 incurred as a result of having to book an alternative flight. All relevant documentation and proof of payment have been attached for your reference. I trust that RwandAir will investigate this matter seriously and provide a prompt resolution. I look forward to your response and reimbursement of the costs incurred.
  • Entebbe-Johannesburg
  • Economy

Anonymous member

verifbadgeVerified | Feb 22, 2026

London-Nairobi

Economy

Damaged bags and will not reply or pay

FLIGHT/DATE - WB711/12AUG/WB452/13AUG/ ROUTING - LHR /KGL /NBO COLOUR/TYPE - GREY/ALUMINIUM/SILVER UPRIGHT - DESIGN HARD MATERIAL DAMAGE DETAILS 01 - TOP/CRUSHED BAGGAGE DETAILS 01 - AGE 1 YRS VALUE USD 163 Terrible customer service have emailed lots of times and will not reply to me.

Overall

  • close Damaged my bag
  • closecheck ok flight
  • London-Nairobi
  • Economy
  • Loss: €130
  • Desired solution

Anonymous member

verifbadgeVerified | Jan 19, 2026

Salalah-Johannesburg

Economy

lost and delayed and damaged bags

no comms from airline -delayed / lost bags arrived >24h later damaged and broken lock. Reported by email to airline and no reply - info@rwandair.com No theft noticed but both bags broken so I expect repair / replacement bags pls

Overall

  • close Damaged bags
  • Salalah-Johannesburg
  • Economy
  • Loss: €103
  • Desired solution

Juliet L

verifbadgeVerified | Jan 17, 2026
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Harare-London

Economy

The first flight (WB 112) was cancelled. I was put onto a new flight to Kigali which arrived at 22.30 - minutes before my connecting flight was departing. I ran through the building and got to the gate when they were still calling late passengers to board, and even though I had a boarding card, they said the flight was closed and didn't let me board. I was sent to a hotel and rebooked for the flight on the following day (1WB 710 7 January). That flight was delayed by 4 hours.
  • Harare-London
  • Economy

Oppong J

verifbadgeVerified | Dec 22, 2025

Accra-Dubai

Economy

MY Luggage did not arrived at Dubai

Djibouti for fueling More than 2hrs They communicated to us. But we arrived in Dubai around 10 to 11 am which was supposed to be 830am

Overall

  • close Good
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  • Accra-Dubai
  • Economy
  • Loss: €600
  • Desired solution

bluecheck Compensation

bluecheck Expenses reimbursement

Frits K

verifbadgeVerified | Oct 8, 2025
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Kigali-Paris

Economy

No reason given

My Family which consisted of My Husband, Myself, 1 year old twins, Mother and Mother in law were traveling from Johnnesburg to Paris We flew from Johannesburg to Kigali (JHB-Paris delayed) to connect for Paris. the Flight from Paris was delayed and after having been boarded and waiting i seem to recall for at least an hour on the airplane, was it cancelled. we were told to disembark and that we will be taken to a hotel (flight to Paris cancelled) it was 4h00 in the morning when we finally got checked in at the Hotel. we were told the shuttles will start taking us back to the airport from 6h00. so we could not really rest, as we would only spend 2 hours there. when we arrived back at the Kigali airport, was the flight again to delayed. the flight then eventually took of to what we expected to be Paris, but landed in Brussels. we queried this with staff and the response was that they will board a few people in Brussels and then take us to Paris, it should have taken 45 minutes. i seem to recall it was 5 hours until that flight took off. at that point have we run out of food, milk and nappies for the babies. even though their nappies were full, was there no alternative to change the nappies. we asked to get of the plane, which they denied as we would need to find food and nappies for our children and then find alternative transport to Paris. the flight eventually took off and we lost almost an entire day in Paris on the first day of our holiday and had to cancel some of the activities we planned for the first day. on our journey back from Paris to Johannesburg, did we have another connecting flight in Kigali. Both the Flights from Paris to Kigali, and the Flight from Kigali to Johannesburg was delayed. That is a total of 5 flights delayed, and one cancelled. we were not told that the flight going to Brussels was going to Brussels, i seem to recall the boarding pass even said Paris. it was an not only uncomfortable, but with elderly and very young kids in dirty nappies, was it extremely distressing.
  • Kigali-Paris
  • Economy

Teveshan K

verifbadgeVerified | Oct 7, 2025
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Kigali-Paris

Economy

No reason given

We were scheduled to fly from Kigali to Paris on 21 December 2024 on Rwandair WB700. Flight was cancelled and airline put us on flight WB 701 later on the same day on 21 December 2024 which was supposed to be direct from Kigali to Paris departing roughly 9:30am. For some reason the airline landed in Brussels and we had no idea why. The airline then started onboarding new passengers onto the aircraft. We stayed in the airport on the aircraft for 5 hours as they kept telling us we will leave soon. We then departed from Brussels around 8pm and landed in Paris shortly thereafter. I am seeking compensation under EU rules for this flight from Brussels to Paris where we were on the aircraft for 5 hours.
  • Kigali-Paris
  • Economy

Anonymous member

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 15, 2025

Nairobi-London

Economy

cancelled flight from JKIA to LHR

Flight was cancelled from JKIA to LHR Rwandair WB 403 on 7/9/25. @20:50 and was offered an alternative flight the following morning. so I missed the connecting transport to my destination and had to purchase another bus ticket to my final destination which impacted on most of my plans.
  • Nairobi-London
  • Economy
  • Loss: €50
  • Desired solution

bluecheck Expenses reimbursement

Edith O

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 8, 2025
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London-Lagos

Economy

Technical problems

We arrived at our destination Lagos on Saturday instead of Friday which led to us missing our cousins 50th birthday party which we had planned for. We where stressed as not enough information was given to us about the next flight had to wait in the airport for long hours. It was really horrible and very inconvenient as I was with kids. Airline said it was a technical issue.
  • London-Lagos
  • Economy

Mary H

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 7, 2025
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Paris-Nairobi

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

The airline contacted me on the day of the flight to tell me that the plane had a 24 hour delay, with no explaination. I have been sending emails and calling them since, but the emails have never been unanswered and/or the inboxes are full. On the phone, the person gave me an email address that did not exist.
  • Paris-Nairobi
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Nonye A

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 19, 2025

Lagos-London

Economy

Negligent and terrible customer service

I had a return flight with this airline booked for August 16th 14:25pm, from Lagos to arrive Kigali and fly from Kigali to London. My flight was to take off from Kigali to London on August 16th 2025 at 21:30. The first flight from Lagos to Kigali was delayed on the day. It was moved from 14:45pm to 15:25pm. I arrived Kigali and upon arrival saw that they had sent an email moving the Kigali - London flight from August 16th to August 18th at 12:30am. It was horrible because i had to work that Monday. More importantly, I had a vaccine in my box which needed to be in the fridge. I informed them and they told me that they would put me in a hotel and I should let the reception know that I needed my box, so the reception will call them. I did all that, even spoke with the customer care of Rwandair about getting my box because of the vaccine. I sent them an email as well. No response. Now this vaccine is no longer viable, as it’s been out of a fridge for more than 12 hours. My health has now been affected by this negligence. This vaccine is not readily available in the UK, I have no plans of going back to Lagos any time soon. This waste has cost me a lot.

Overall

  • close Horrible customer service, negligent
  • Lagos-London
  • Economy
  • Loss: €2500
  • Desired solution

bluecheck Compensation

bluecheck Other - My flight was to take off from Kigali to London on August 16th 2025 at 21:30. I arrived Kigali and upon arrival saw that they had sent an email moving the flight from August 16th to August 18th at 12:30am. It was horrible because i had to work that Monday. More importantly, I had a vaccine in my box which needed to be in the fridge. I informed them and they told me that they would put me in a hotel and I should let the reception know that I needed my box, so the reception will call them. I did all that, even spoke with the customer care of Rwandair about getting my box because of the vaccine. I sent them an email as well. No response. Now this vaccine is no longer viable. As it’s been out of a fridge for more than 12 hours. My health has now been affected by this negligence. This vaccine is not readily available in the UK, I have no plans of going back to Lagos any time soon. This waste has cost me a lot. I feel so distressed and deeply scared for my life because of my health

Thijs C

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 11, 2025
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Paris-Kilimanjaro

Economy

Successful claim

Technical problems

I was taken good care of in Paris by the airline, however the communication was horrible. At the airport no one knew when the next possibly flight would depart to Kigali, note, this was not even my final destination. Alternative flights to my final destination by other airlines were dismissed as fully booked. The morning of the 27th of June, I overheard other passengers in the hotel lobby about a WhatsApp group that was created for those affected. Unfortunately, without my knowing. At this point, due to the perceived lack of progress, I had already booked an alternative ticket wit Qatar Airways to prevent further delays. It is worth knowing the airline firstly denied the cancellation to me booking platform gotogate. Only after sending gotogate the personal apology I received from Rwandair could the refund process start.
  • Paris-Kilimanjaro
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Romeo K

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 5, 2025
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London-Douala

Economy

Successful claim

Influence by other flights

The flight from London to Kigali (0/07/2025) was delayed and arrived in Kigali late, missing the the connection to Douala. Stocked in Kigali, instead of leaving at 8:00am to be in Douala at 11:30 on 07/07/2025 (Where i had an important business meeting and other various commitments in the afternoon. I missed confirmed appointment with partners that had travelled from abroad to meet me in Cameroun arrangement), In Kigali, the ground staff was unable to provide consistent and reliable information, and i was only booked on another flight leaving Kigali the next day 08/07/2025 at 01:35 am, to arrive in Douala at 11:35 via Addis Ababa. Not mentioning the missed income and failed business deal, this inconvenience had caused me a lot of stress. I kindly asked that this case be handles swiftly , and i reserve the right to relay and publish this experience on social media.
  • London-Douala
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Erwann O

verifbadgeVerified | Aug 4, 2025
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Paris-Kilimanjaro

Economy

Technical problems

9/05/2025 RwandAir regrets to inform you that flight WB701 from Paris to Kigali, scheduled for 13th May 2025, has been rescheduled to depart on 14th May 2025 at 21:20 due to operational reasons. For rebooking assistance, kindly contact us on +33 1 86 46 79 72 or via email at sales.paris@rwandair.com. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause and appreciate your understanding. RwandAir Ltd, Kigali International Airport, Top Floor PO Box 7275 Kigali-Rwanda Tel: +250788177000 Email:reservations@rwandair.com Web: www.rwandair.com
  • Paris-Kilimanjaro
  • Economy

Madry J

verifbadgeVerified | Jul 16, 2025
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Economy

Delayed flights and lost baggage

My original ticket was booked for 01.50am at Dubai airport aand 10.30am at Kigali. I booked through an agency so I did not get notification about the first reschedule. I only was aware of it once I was at Kigali when I checked my ticket. So the flight changed to 12.25. While waiting the flight rescheduled again to 13.20. At this point I emailed my agent because I was not going to make my flight in Johannesburg at 16.15. It was was rescheduled to 20.20. They let us through passport control after 11am, thinkinh we would board soon, only to sit and wait long again. At about one the flight again moved to 13.50. After some time I went to the bathroom and when I came back, the flight scheduled to 14.20. I was anxious at this loint because I was afraid that I might not make my next flight. So at some point I demanded them to let us fly out and after this we boarded at 2. At 2.15 we were told we flying in 2 min. We were in the plain for another 40min till the flight finally left at almost 3pm. When we got at airport in johannesburg at 18.35, we still waited to get off. Got to off and waited for bags. Bags never arrived and I jad to fill in a form which made me miss my flight in Johanneaburg and I had to purchase my flight again to Cape town. 2days later still no baggage.
  • Economy
  • Loss: €2000
  • Desired solution

bluecheck Compensation

bluecheck Refund

bluecheck Expenses reimbursement

Madry J

verifbadgeVerified | Jul 16, 2025
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Economy

Delayed flights and lost baggage

My original ticket was booked for 01.50am at Dubai airport aand 10.30am at Kigali. I booked through an agency so I did not get notification about the first reschedule. I only was aware of it once I was at Kigali when I checked my ticket. So the flight changed to 12.25. While waiting the flight rescheduled again to 13.20. At this point I emailed my agent because I was not going to make my flight in Johannesburg at 16.15. It was was rescheduled to 20.20. They let us through passport control after 11am, thinkinh we would board soon, only to sit and wait long again. At about one the flight again moved to 13.50. After some time I went to the bathroom and when I came back, the flight scheduled to 14.20. I was anxious at this loint because I was afraid that I might not make my next flight. So at some point I demanded them to let us fly out and after this we boarded at 2. At 2.15 we were told we flying in 2 min. We were in the plain for another 40min till the flight finally left at almost 3pm. When we got at airport in johannesburg at 18.35, we still waited to get off. Got to off and waited for bags. Bags never arrived and I jad to fill in a form which made me miss my flight in Johanneaburg and I had to purchase my flight again to Cape town. 2days later still no baggage.
  • Economy

Feasquile A

verifbadgeVerified | Apr 8, 2025
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London-Entebbe

Economy

Technical problems

I checked in at 18:00 pm and was all ready at the boarding gate by 19:30pm . Flight was cancelled at the last minute of the flight departure time 30 minutes past 20:00 pm which was the original time flight. All passengers were waiting and getting annoyed then we were told that we couldn’t flight due to technical issues and that our flight was rescheduled for next day. Other passengers claimed their money back the ones whose flights were cancelled 2days before my flight. An hotel was provided for the night, dinner and breakfast as the next flight was at 20:30 the following day. No assistance was provided we had to get figure out what next. ( it was like we were all left on our on) The person collecting from the airport on my arrival could not come due to the changes and I had to pay extra cost for my transportation home .
  • London-Entebbe
  • Economy

Margaret A

verifbadgeVerified | Mar 28, 2025
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Economy

None of these was my problem.

All what I wanted to be transported promptly to my destination. But this a-day delay or cancellation has cost me dearly.
  • Economy
  • Desired solution

Kolwa N

verifbadgeVerified | Mar 11, 2025
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London-Dar Es Salaam

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

Lack of communication skills as to why flight was delayed or cancelled. Flights was delayed for 24 hours. Flights was supposed to depart on the 19th of February 2025 at 20.30 but it was delayed for 24hrs. Flight departed on the 20th of February 2025 after 20.30. It was very exhausting and frustrating I arrived on the 21st of February 2025 at 15.50 I was booked into a Hotel at Heathrow airport holiday inn without explainjng why it was delayed or cancelled I was attending my mother's funeral. I was unable to attend the funeral due to flight cancellation. This has affected me greatly as I was unable to witness my mum's funeral rites. I won't be able to forgive myself for missing out on such an occasion.
  • London-Dar Es Salaam
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Elias K

verifbadgeVerified | Mar 2, 2025
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London-Kigali

Economy

Successful claim

Technical problems

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the last-minute rescheduling of my flight from London Heathrow to Kigali, originally booked for 14th February 2025 at 20:30. I was only informed 24 hours before departure that my flight had been moved to 17th February 2025, which was not suitable due to urgent work commitments. This forced me to purchase an entirely new ticket at significant extra cost. Such short notice is highly inconvenient and unprofessional, and I kindly request that you review this matter for compensation or reimbursement of the additional expenses incurred. I look forward to your prompt response.
  • London-Kigali
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Martha N

verifbadgeVerified | Feb 26, 2025
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London-Harare

Economy

Successful claim

Technical problems

THE FLIGHT WAS ANNOUNCED AS CANCELLED DUE TO A TECHNICAL FAULT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE (20:15) ON 19/02/2025. WE WERE INFORMED WE WOULD BE TAKEN TO A HOTEL WHERE WE WOULD STAY OVERNIGHT TO DEPART THE FOLLOWING DAY 20/02/2025 AT 20:24 (24 HOURS LATER.) WE WERE ADVISED TO GO TO IMMIGRATION TO COLLECT OUR BAGS. FOLLOWING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE OR NO INFORMATION GIVEN WHICH WAS VERY FRUSTRATING. WE HAD TO PUT PIECES OF A PUZZLE TOGETHER TO BE ABLE TO FIND WHERE TO COLLECT THE BAGS, THE HOTEL OR WHAT WAS HAPPENING NEXT. WE WERE HOWEVER KEPT IN A DECENT ENOUGH HOTEL RIGHT AT THE AIRPORT AND WERE PROVIDED WITH FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION UNTIL (16:00) CHECK IN TIME. FOOD APPEARED A SEPARATE ARRANGEMENT FROM THAT OF THE HOTEL, IT WAS NON TRADITIONAL, SERVED RAW, CHICKEN RED AND PINK IN THE MIDDLE AND OVER SPICED, ALSO VERY IDENTICAL, THE LUNCH AND DINNER. IT WAS AWFUL.
  • London-Harare
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Ambrose Gerald O

verifbadgeVerified | Feb 26, 2025
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London-Entebbe

Economy

Successful claim

Technical problems

Our flight was once again cancelled due to technical reasons 30 minutes prior to departure. Departure time was 20:30 hrs. We were then given overnight accommodation @ the Hilton Express which was a walking distance from Terminal 4 and advised we would continue our journey the next day on another Rwandair flight. We continued our flight the next day and reached our final destination in EBB @ 10:30hrs on 21/02/2025.
  • London-Entebbe
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Akeem A

verifbadgeVerified | Feb 23, 2025
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London-Lagos

Economy

Successful claim

Technical problems

My flight from London (Heathrow) was meant to be on Wednesday 19th by 8.30pm and a connecting flight by 8.40am from Kigali to Lagos on Thursday. After checkin of bags and boarding pass was received, at about 8.50pm(20minutes after the ideal departure time) our flight was announced as cancelled due to unclear technical information. The airline couldn't provide any immediate alternative flight, and we were asked to wait for 24hours! Taken to a hotel within the airport, to then take another flight on the second day at 8.30pm of Thursday 20th from London Heathrow to arrive Lagos on Friday 21st. This ruined my planned meetings, cost of hotel which I couldn't cancel due to the shorter notice time, and sirupted my entire plans for the days that follows.
  • London-Lagos
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Ceril R

verifbadgeVerified | Feb 19, 2025
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London-Entebbe

Economy

Successful claim

Technical problems

whilst waiting to board at gate, we were informed that there was a mechanical fault and that we could not fly until 24hrs later
  • London-Entebbe
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Warren R

verifbadgeVerified | Feb 8, 2025
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London-Kigali

Economy

Successful claim

Technical problems

Flight out We boarded and sat for 3 hours and then were taken off due to technical fault, we had to stay in the airport and fly the following day Our hotel cost was covered
  • London-Kigali
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Ngonidzashe M

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 27, 2024
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London-Harare

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

Please find further proof of original flight times and the actual flight details. Originally meant to arrive at 12:20 and we arrived at 15:45.
  • London-Harare
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

Ngonidzashe M

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 26, 2024
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London-Harare

Economy

No reason given

I requested compensation for the severe delays and disruptions experienced on my recent flights with RwandAir. The details of the flights are as follows: - Flight WB711, scheduled to depart from London at 21:20 on July 30, did not take off until several hours after the scheduled departure time. - Flight WB112, scheduled to depart from Kigali to Harare at 09:30, did not take off until 11:20. Furthermore, this flight made an unscheduled stop in Lusaka, where we spent well over an hour without any communication from the captain. The combined delays caused significant frustration and inconvenience. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Harare at 12:20 but did not arrive until 16:00, more than three hours later than expected. Additionally, none of the passengers from London received their luggage upon arrival in Harare. There was no communication from RwandAir regarding the whereabouts of our luggage or when we could expect to receive it. The lack of communication and the extended delays caused undue stress and inconvenience. Furthermore, I have incurred additional fuel expenses as I have had to make multiple trips to and from the airport to check on the status of my luggage. Moreover, we have not yet received the luggage or received any communication as of yet. Given the circumstances, I am seeking compensation for the following: 1. The significant delay and disruption of both flights WB711 and WB112. 2. The lack of communication from RwandAir regarding the delays and luggage status. 3. Additional fuel expenses incurred due to multiple trips to the airport to check on luggage which still hasn't been found or arrived in Harare. I trust that RwandAir will address this matter promptly and provide appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and expenses incurred. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss the resolution of this claim. Thank you for your attention to this matter. They responded to this. They asked for me to provide my ticket number more than a month ago and I did. I have not heard from them since.
  • London-Harare
  • Economy

Quevine U

verifbadgeVerified | Sep 15, 2024
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Brussels-Kigali

Economy

Successful claim

No reason given

Hello, I was going to bury my mother who died on 25/2/2022. My mother's body, which had been taken care of by the FunΓ©rarium De Nayer, also had to be delayed. This resulted in many other expenses related to my mother's funeral. Best regards, Quevine URUJENI
  • Brussels-Kigali
  • Economy
  • Successful claim

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RwandAir Complaints: Customer Service Contact Information and Tips for a Better Response
RwandAir Complaints: Customer Service Contact Information and Tips for a Better Response
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Joanna Teljeur

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Source: rwandair.com

Was your RwandAir flight disappointing? Maybe you had a delay or cancellation, or your baggage didn’t arrive on time or in the same state as when you checked it. No matter what you experienced on your flight, if you need to contact RwandAir customer service, you can find the information you’re looking for in this short guide.

RwandAir Customer Service Phone Numbers

The main customer service number for RwandAir is: +250 788 177 000, but you can also try calling one of the following location-specific numbers below.

Location

RwandAir Phone Number

UK

+44 (0)1293 874 922

Brussels

+32 2 712 05 57

Canada

(877) 938-5612 (Toll Free)

Madrid

+34 911 087 583

Netherlands

+31 (0)20 3161 904

Paris

+33 1 86 46 79 72

Rome

+39 0654242546

Turkiye

(+90) 212 251 1315

USA

(877) 938-5612 (Toll Free)

RwandAir contact details

Tips for Contacting RwandAir by Phone

  1. Gather all the relevant flight information. RwandAir customer service will require your basic flight information to access your booking. Save time by making sure you have all your information at hand.
  2. Prepare for long wait times. During times of widespread flight disruptions or busy travel times, phone lines can be busy for a very long time. Remember to always be patient and respectful. 
  3. You might incur fees. RwandAir phone lines may be more expensive than you think. So when possible, use local numbers as they may have shorter wait times as well as lower fees.

Contacting RwandAir on Social Media

If you’ve had a flight delay or cancellation, and you need help rebooking your flight, you can usually get prompt assistance by sending the airline a direct message on any of the following platforms:

  • RwandAir on Facebook: facebook.com/FlyRwandAir/
  • RwandAir on Twitter: x.com/FlyRwandAir
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Note: Be especially cautious about providing sensitive information via social media, and be especially wary of unsolicited massages. Social media channels are rife with scams, so be sure to only use the official RwandAir social media pages. 

RwandAir Email Address

If you need to lodge a complaint or a claim for compensation, you can do so by sending an email to the address below.  

  • info@rwandair.com

How to Submit a Complaint or Claim to RwandAir

Even though RwandAir is not based in the EU or UK, they must still comply with air passenger rights regulations whenever they depart from an airport in these locations. So, if you’ve had a flight disruption, baggage mishandling issue, or you simply want to voice your concern to the airline, you can do so by writing to, info@rwandair.com.

Tips for a Favourable Response

  1. Be professional and courteous in your message. 
  2. Include as many details about your situation as possible.
  3. Include supporting documents like notes from previous conversations with airline representatives, photos, booking receipts, and the like. These will help validate your complaint.
  4. Be persistent. It can take some time for a decision to be reached, so feel free to drop them another message to find out where things stand.

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Joanna Teljeur

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Joanna Teljeur

Job/Position: Senior Editor & Content Lead

Joanna Teljeur is a senior editor and writer with 15+ years of experience in editorial leadership, journalism, and content development, specialising in consumer rights, aviation law, and public-interest reporting. Her work focuses on transforming complex regulatory and legal topics into clear, accurate, and accessible content for international audiences.

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