EU 261 query - LH delay caused misconnectuon to UA flight
Here is my situation. And I know that I should deal with LH regarding compensation if any.
xxx-MUC was on LH; Air traffic control at xxx delayed the departure by 40 min. When arrived at MUC, LH bussed us into Terminal. When the plane parked, it was T-20min. I ran as fast as I could, but I still missed it. I knew that UA unloaded me before starting running.
At LH Senator lounge, LH could rebook me in economy class (original booking class) although the GPU upgrade got me into Business. If I agreed with the rebooking, I would arrive at my final destination 5-6 h behind the original schedule.
I called UA 1K line later and I was rebooked to Business class, but I had to overnight at MUC at my own expenses. No food voucher was given to me.
Will I waste my time to deal with LH, due to ATC at the originating city?