We know things can go wrong from time to time. If that happens, our aim is to resolve your complaint in a fair and timely way.
If
you feel we have not met the standards you would expect, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can try to put
the matter right. In the first instance, you might like to
write to our Head of Member Services who will help you.
If
you are not happy with our response to your complaint, you can ask for it to be
considered under our Internal Disputes Resolution (IDR) procedure. This is provided free of charge and you do not need to pay for legal or other advice before you start the IDR procedure. You can
download information about this procedure below. Briefly, the procedure has two
stages:
Stage one
– your complaint must be made in writing and include an outline of the facts
and the reason you are making the complaint. It is helpful to include as much
information as you can, including details and dates of any conversations
relating to your complaint, and copies of correspondence you have sent and
received in relation to the matter. Your
complaint is reviewed by British Airways Pensions General Counsel.
Stage two
- if you are not satisfied with the decision you can appeal and your complaint
will be reconsidered by the Trustee.
If
you are still dissatisfied with the outcome you can take your complaint
to The Pensions Ombudsman. The Pensions Ombudsman will usually
only investigate a complaint after it has been through both stages of IDR. The Pensions Ombudsman service is also free of charge.
You can contact the General Counsel at British Airways Pensions address.
APS IDRP Leaflet
NAPS IDRP Leaflet
Another
organisation, MoneyHelper, can help you construct your complaint (at any stage of the process) and provide
you with free, independent advice on pension matters.