Originally Posted by
snangel
So airberlin finally got back to me with a 100 euro voucher offer.
I replied with a letter of action and they basically said go ahead. So I don't know if I should try LBA, fill out a Mahnbescheid, or just go straight to small claims. I'm based in the US so not sure if I file here or in Germany. Euclaim's fee seems high and the other thread basically recommended actions for UK based ppl.
The LBA is a toothless agency and has no means to force airlines to pay compensation.
I doubt a Mahnbescheid will be very successful, and the days where a letter sent by a lawyer impressed big corporations are long over.
I always start by sending a letter, but whenever an airline refuses to pay, I just hand it over one of the specialized law firms such as EUClaim etc. Life is just too short.