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Luxury Travel Firm Faces £1 Million Lawsuit Over Canceled Titanic Expedition

Karen Lo sues Henry Cookson Adventures for a refund after a canceled 2018 Titanic dive, citing unresolved contractual issues and the 2023 Titan submersible disaster.

Henry Cookson, the chief of Cookson’s Adventures
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Overview

  • Karen Lo, heiress to a Hong Kong soy milk fortune, is suing Henry Cookson Adventures to recover over £1 million for a 2018 Titanic expedition that was canceled due to technical failures.
  • The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate for the expedition, was damaged by a lightning strike, leading to the cancellation and a no-refund policy offering future voyage credits.
  • Lo did not use the credits due to subsequent disruptions, including the Covid-19 pandemic and missed opportunities in 2021-2022, before the Titan's catastrophic implosion in 2023 ended OceanGate operations.
  • Henry Cookson Adventures argues that Lo was aware of the no-refund clause and had opportunities to reschedule before the disaster but chose not to participate.
  • The case highlights the complexities of high-risk adventure tourism, including safety concerns, contractual disputes, and the impact of personal relationships in luxury travel arrangements.