u/robinbiju_insane

Hey team, I need help and I'm at my wit's end. Posting here because MakeMyTrip has left me with absolutely no other option.

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My Situation:

I booked a round-trip Kochi (COK) ↔ Manchester (MAN) flight through MakeMyTrip operated by Gulf Air for ₹69,834

I also purchased Zero Cancellation Cover which entitles me to a refund on cancellation.

My return flights were cancelled by Gulf Air (GF 4 & GF 270 on 9 May 2026) — not by me. This means I am entitled to a full refund, not just 80%.

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**Here's where it gets worse:**

🔴 Gulf Air has CONFIRMED that the refund has already been processed and sent to MakeMyTrip (the agent).

🔴 MakeMyTrip has NOT passed this refund to me.

🔴 I have been waiting with no update, no timeline, no communication.

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**What MakeMyTrip has done (or rather NOT done):**

📵 **Calls not answered** — I have called their helpline multiple times. Not once has anyone picked up. No callback either.

📧 **Emails ignored** — I emailed contactus@makemytrip.com. Zero response. Not even an auto-acknowledgment.

💬 **No proactive follow-up** — Despite the airline cancelling the flight (visible on their OWN platform as "Flight Cancelled at Airline"), MakeMyTrip has made zero effort to contact me or process my refund.

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**Timeline of Events:**

- ✅ Feb 12, 2026 — Travelled Kochi → Manchester (outbound completed)

- ❌ May 9, 2026 — GF 4 & GF 270 cancelled by Gulf Air

- 📞 Multiple calls to MakeMyTrip — No answer

- 📧 Email sent to MakeMyTrip — No response

- ✅ Gulf Air confirmed refund issued to MakeMyTrip

- ❌ MakeMyTrip has NOT passed refund to me

- 🕐 Still waiting...

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**My Questions for the Community:**

  1. Has anyone successfully recovered a refund from MakeMyTrip after the airline has already processed it?

  2. Can I file a complaint with the **National Consumer Helpline (1800-11-4000)** against MakeMyTrip for withholding my refund?

  3. Can I raise a **chargeback request** with my credit card bank since MakeMyTrip is holding money that Gulf Air has already refunded?

  4. Is there any **senior escalation email or executive contact** at MakeMyTrip that actually works?

  5. Should I approach the **Consumer Court** directly?

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**What I've already done:**

- ✉️ Emailed Gulf Air: customer.care@gulfair.com

- ✉️ Emailed MakeMyTrip: contactus@makemytrip.com

- 🐦 Tweeted at @MakeMyTrip @MakeMyTripCare @GulfAir

- 📞 Called MakeMyTrip helpline multiple times — unanswered

- 📝 Posted on Reddit (this post)

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MakeMyTrip is essentially **holding my money hostage** after the airline has already refunded them. This is unacceptable and potentially illegal under Indian consumer protection laws.

I also purchased **Zero Cancellation** cover from them — so there is absolutely NO excuse for withholding this refund.

If anyone from **@MakeMyTrip** is reading this . I want my money back.

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u/robinbiju_insane — 13 days ago
▲ 23 r/GulfAir+1 crossposts

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Hey everyone, I'm in a really desperate situation right now and hoping someone here has faced something similar and can guide me.

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**What happened:**

I booked a round-trip flight from Kochi (COK) ↔ Manchester (MAN) via MakeMyTrip operated by Gulf Air, for ₹69,834.

I successfully completed my outbound journey (COK → MAN) in February 2026. Now my return flights have been **cancelled by Gulf Air** with absolutely zero notice or communication:

- ❌ GF 4 — Manchester → Bahrain | 9 May 2026, 09:55

- ❌ GF 270 — Bahrain → Kochi | 9 May 2026, 21:05

The cancellation is even visible on MakeMyTrip's own platform — it clearly says **"Flight Cancelled at Airline"** for both legs.

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**The problem:**

- Gulf Air offered NO rebooking and NO alternative

- MakeMyTrip's customer care **is not picking up calls at all**

- Their helpline just doesn't connect — I've tried multiple times

- I am currently **stranded in Manchester** with no return journey home

- No email support either (their support page says they don't do email!)

I paid ₹69,834 for a round trip. I've done my part — travelled outbound, caused no issues. And now I'm left completely on my own in a foreign country.

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**What I've done so far:**

- Emailed Gulf Air at customer.care@gulfair.com

- Tried emailing MakeMyTrip at contactus@makemytrip.com

- Tweeted at @MakeMyTrip, @MakeMyTripCare, @GulfAir

- Called MakeMyTrip helpline multiple times — no answer

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**Has anyone faced this before? What worked for you?**

Also — does anyone know:

  1. Can I claim compensation under UK261 passenger rights since the flight was cancelled from Manchester?

  2. Is there any other escalation channel for MakeMyTrip that actually works?

  3. Should I approach Gulf Air's Manchester Airport counter directly?

Any help is deeply appreciated. I just want to get home. 🙏

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u/robinbiju_insane — 14 days ago