Airways Pension Scheme (PO-16313)
Complainant: Ms E
Complaint Topic: Death benefits
Ref: PO-16313
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: The Trustee of the Airways Pensions Scheme
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:
Ombudsman’s Determination
Outcome
I do not uphold Ms E’s complaint and no further action is required by the Trustee.
My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.
Complaint summary
Ms E’s complaint is about the payment of death benefits under the Scheme in respect of her late brother, Mr E, who passed away in October 2015. She does not agree with the Trustee’s decision to pay all of the death benefits to Mr N, who was a friend and work colleague of Mr E.
View determination
DownloadRelated decisions
- NHS Pension Scheme (CAS-95655-N1X2)Complainant: Ms RRespondent: NHS Business Services AuthorityOutcome: Not upheldComplaint Topic: Death benefitsRef: CAS-95655-N1X2Date:
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (CAS-102207-C5Q5)Complainant: Dr LRespondent: Teachers’ PensionsOutcome: Not upheldComplaint Topic: Death benefitsRef: CAS-102207-C5Q5Date: