Lufthansa Denied My EC261 Claim Twice. I Won After 6 Months.

Lufthansa rejected my 600 euro compensation claim for an overbooked flight. I filed with the German aviation authority. They ordered Lufthansa to pay. The money arrived seven months later.

The lesson here is that most refund denials are not final. Companies have discretionary policies that allow exceptions, but they rarely advertise them. The key is knowing which policy to reference and how to frame your request.

If you are dealing with a similar situation with Lufthansa Denied My, do not accept the first denial. Research their refund policy, find the specific clause that supports your case, and write a professional appeal referencing it. That single step can turn a “no” into a “yes.”

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