Request of reimbursement letter that can be used by passengers of Costa Concordia   Sender data First name – Last name Address To:  Costa Crociere  S.p.A. Piazza Piccapietra,48 16121 – Genova – ITALIA REGISTERED LETTER C/c: Altroconsumo Via Valassina,22 20159 – Milano Place, date SUBJECT: claim for damages – Costa Concordia shipwreck The undesigned ___________________________, as passenger/s and holder/s of contract n° ______________ (enclose contract), given the grave events the occurred on the night of Friday 13th and Saturday 14th January, 2012, and that caused the shipwreck nearby Island of Giglio (Grosseto, Italy), I/we do hereby claim damages suffered because of the aforementioned events. I/we also reserve the right to integrate and quantify such damages with further notice. In particular, I/we declare I/we suffered: damages to persons (enclose documentation) damages to baggage and things (enclose documentation) patrimonial damages (i.e. cost of cruise, expenses incurred after shipwreck, etc…) (enclose documentation) damages from … Read entire article »

Costa Crociere announced a compensation proposal for guests who have returned home after the Jan. 13 tragic Costa Concordia accident. After negotiations between Costa Crociere and consumer associations protecting guests’ interests (with the support of multiple tourism and travel industry associations). Also in Italy, the company has already reached an agreement with Altroconsumo (the National Council of Consumers and Users, a national organization). The families of the deceased and injured guests will be covered under a separate proposal, taking into account their individual circumstances. The compensation package for uninjured guests of Costa Concordia is higher than the current indemnification limits provided for in international conventions and laws currently in force. The compensation package includes: - 11,000 euros (US $14,500 more or less) per person, covering all patrimonial and nonpatrimonial damages (loss of baggage … Read entire article »