Originally Posted by
Often1
Not necessarily.
If you are located in the UK (have a UK address) and this is a simple monetary claim, why not go through MCOL. All the forms are available online and the process is simplified for you. If it does not work out, it is referred to small claims, but you do not have to deal with the mechanics.
If Vueling have no service address in the UK (and even if they do) it may be more appropriate to use the European Small Claims Procedure (ESCP).