Skycop
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Claims management, aviation |
| Founders | Šarūnas Straševičius |
| Headquarters | Vilnius, Lithuania |
Key people | Tomas Vaišvila (CEO) |
Number of employees | 40[1] |
| 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. 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]
Skycop operates on a no-win, no-fee basis. For successful claims resolved without legal proceedings, it charges €110 from a €250 compensation payment, €176 from €400, and €264 from €600, equivalent to 44% including VAT. If legal proceedings are initiated, the fee increases to €125, €200, and €300 respectively, equivalent to 50%.[3] A 2026 review described Skycop as one of the more expensive mainstream flight compensation providers.[4]
History
Skycop was launched in early 2017[5] 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.[6] The season was noted for signing[7] 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[8] 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[9] by Tomas Vaišvila, the former CEO of Vilnius International Airport and a long-time employee at the Avia Solutions Group.[10]
Services
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.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ "Skycop.com, UAB employees (insured)". Rekvizitai.lt. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Price list". Skycop.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Price List". Skycop. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ Marquez, Sofia (15 July 2026). "Skycop Review After Comparing Flight Compensation Services". The Traveler. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Lietuvių startuolis stoja į karą su keleivius už nosies vedžiojančiomis oro linijomis". 15min.lt. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Prienų klubas rado pagrindinį rėmėją ir keičia pavadinimą, o Lavrinovičiai kelsis į televiziją". sportas.lt. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball sign with Lithuanian professional team". Washington Post. 2017-12-11. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Skycop launched campaign against Vueling". claimcompanies.com. 2019-03-04. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Buvęs Vilniaus oro uosto vadovas Tomas Vaišvila įsigijo skrydžių kompensavimo įmonę "Skycop"". vz.lt. 2022-09-19. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Tomas Vaisvila". aviationweek.com. 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ↑ "Skycop Identifier". Skycop.com. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-03.