VICTIMS of "economy class syndrome" are due to find out if they can pursue claims for compensation from airlines.

Brenda Payne, of Bury, is among 55 litigants who say they suffered from Deep Vein Thrombosis after flights. The High Court is due to rule whether DVT can be described as an accident under the 1929 Warsaw convention.

They, and Frances Wainwright, of Whiston, and Carolyn Smith, of Southport, are among 55 litigants.

, David Morgan, of Stockport, and Ronald Verrecchia, of Chester,