- Best for
- 30% on flight claims, 40% on baggage
- Lawyers
- In-house lawyers: 'AirAdvisor's team of lawyers and experienced legal professionals'; 'our licensed attorneys will represent you in court proceedings'.
- Court action
- With its own lawyers: 'If needed, we will take the airline to court for you'; 'our licensed attorneys will represent you in court proceedings'; 'We'll even take Wizz Air to court'.
- Fee if it wins
- 30% on flight compensation claims and 40% on more complex baggage and reimbursement claims, taken from the airline's payment; it does not say whether VAT is included.
- If the claim fails
- 'If we don't win your case, you pay nothing.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.3 out of 5 from 2,603 reviews, newest review 18 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- Polish-language claims, based in Warsaw
- Lawyers
- The customer authorises AirCashBack to hand the work to third parties, 'in particular attorneys or legal advisors'. No law firm names.
- Court action
- If the airline does not pay in the set time, AirCashBack may start judicial or administrative proceedings and pay court costs; it may hand the work to 'attorneys or legal advisors'; a separate court power of attorney may be needed.
- Fee if it wins
- 25% gross of what is obtained, if the claim succeeds; VAT may be added on top.
- If it goes to court
- A further 20% gross if the case goes to court: 45% gross in all.
- If the claim fails
- 'No win, no fee!' It covers the costs of court proceedings, including if they fail.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,012 reviews, newest review 8 April 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- A claims company based in Romania
- Lawyers
- Air Claim SA 'is not a law firm' but 'may cooperate with attorneys and/or law firms'.
- Fee if it wins
- 29% plus VAT of the compensation, only on success.
- If it goes to court
- An extra 12.32% plus VAT if legal proceedings are needed, on top of the 29% plus VAT, payable only if compensation is obtained.
- If the claim fails
- No win, no fee: 'Our fee is deducted from the compensation we earn for you, so you have nothing to lose.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.2 out of 5 from 548 reviews, newest review 14 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- The most Trustpilot reviews here: 245,323
- Lawyers
- Partner lawyers and in-house legal staff. It says 'teams of legal experts in over 30 different countries'; a local lawyer handles Brazilian court cases.
- Court action
- 'Our team pursues compensation directly with the airline, even taking the case to court, if necessary.'
- Fee if it wins
- 35% including VAT, taken from the compensation; AirHelp+ members pay no fee.
- If it goes to court
- An additional legal action fee applies if it escalates through legal channels; no figure is published.
- If the claim fails
- 'If we don't win, we charge nothing.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 245,323 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- 15% plus VAT out of court
- Lawyers
- Led by José Romero Lara, 'Head of Legal · EU261', described as a lawyer with 5+ years as in-house legal adviser at international airlines.
- Court action
- The route is airline, then AESA (Spain), then court.
- Fee if it wins
- 15% plus VAT of the amount obtained, if the claim is settled without court.
- If it goes to court
- 30% plus VAT if a lawsuit is needed, in place of the 15%, not on top of it.
- If the claim fails
- No commission if the airline pays nothing, except where the customer withdraws or breaches the terms.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 6 reviews, newest review 3 September 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- A UK solicitors' firm regulated by the SRA
- Lawyers
- In-house solicitors. 'Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority', member of The Law Society, APIL accredited practice, ISO 27001.
- Court action
- It took the Huzar v Jet2 and Dawson v Thomson cases to the Supreme Court.
- If the claim fails
- 'You won't pay a penny if we don't win your claim', on a no win, no fee basis.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 2,887 reviews, newest review 19 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- The same flat 25% fee in court
- Lawyers
- Partner lawyers: 'our contracted lawyer' and 'partner lawyers across Europe' take cases to court.
- Court action
- Partner lawyers across Europe take the case to court at no extra cost; it cites a 'litigation track record against budget airlines through German courts' and a 'cross-border legal network'.
- Fee if it wins
- A flat 25% success fee plus VAT by country of residence (29.75% gross for German residents, no VAT for US and non-EU residents).
- If it goes to court
- No extra fee: the flat 25% stays the same if it goes to court; it bears court and lawyer costs.
- If the claim fails
- 'If we do not win, we charge nothing. Period.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.2 out of 5 from 501 reviews, newest review 13 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- A claims company run from Toronto
- Lawyers
- First it negotiates with the airline, then 'we work with our European partners, namely local lawyers' to sue. Cases are named in Germany (filed by its Chief Legal Officer), the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal and the UK (dispute resolution body).
- If it goes to court
- All legal costs, including court fees, are borne by Click2Refund, it says.
- If the claim fails
- 'Click2Refund is a no win no fee service and completely risk free for you.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.6 out of 5 from 840 reviews, newest review 18 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- 24% to 35% including VAT
- Lawyers
- Partner law firms only.
- Court action
- Cases are usually heard at the district court in Schwechat (Lower Austria) or the Commercial Court in Vienna.
- Fee if it wins
- 24% to 35% including VAT, set by airline and flight and shown before ordering; on a €600 claim the fee is up to €210.
- If it goes to court
- No extra court fee: the maximum 35% includes court enforcement.
- If the claim fails
- No success, no costs: if the lawyer cannot enforce the claim, the customer pays nothing.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 4,098 reviews, newest review 28 May 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- A Yource brand with 9 legal teams
- Lawyers
- 'If needed, we will even take the airline to court' with its 9 legal teams in Europe; '98% of court cases won'. The decision to go to court is Yource's alone and it may hire lawyers and other professionals.
- Court action
- 'If needed, we will even take the airline to court' with its 9 legal teams in Europe; '98% of court cases won'.
- Fee if it wins
- 35% for most cases, deducted from the amount won; prices include VAT unless stated otherwise.
- If it goes to court
- 50% if the case has to go to court, described as 35% plus 15%.
- If the claim fails
- No win, no fee, with exceptions such as withdrawal or acting independently.
- Best for
- Founded by Philipp Kadelbach and Sven Bode
- Lawyers
- Contract lawyers: 'we are not able to appear before a court', so partner law firms across Europe are used. Regulated as a registered debt collection service provider under the RDG, supervised by the Federal Office of Justice, Legal Services Register, Bonn; Professional liability insurance with Hiscox.
- Court action
- 'If necessary, we will take the matter to court.'
- Fee if it wins
- Usually 20% to 30% of the compensation, plus VAT, agreed when ordering.
- If it goes to court
- A surcharge of 14%, only if successful, when contract lawyers are needed; it pays court costs if the case is lost.
- If the claim fails
- No costs if the claim is unsuccessful, including when contract lawyers are called in.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 3,410 reviews, newest review 19 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- A 20% fee, VAT included
- Lawyers
- 'Our terms and documents are reviewed by a Dutch lawyer. In other countries we work with local partner law firms.' 'Where legal proceedings require a lawyer, we work with independent partner law firms.'
- Court action
- 'We go to court if needed': it takes legal action 'at our own cost and risk', in its own name under the assignment and 'you never need to appear'.
- Fee if it wins
- 20% of the compensation including VAT, only if successful; on a €400 claim the customer keeps €320.
- If it goes to court
- No extra fee for legal action: 'Your fee stays the same.'
- If the claim fails
- Nothing to pay if the airline does not pay.
- Best for
- Founded in Paris in 2016
- Lawyers
- A network of 'partner law firms across Europe' takes over when an airline wrongly refuses, at Indemniflight's expense.
- Court action
- Court-stage commission is 50% including VAT.
- Fee if it wins
- 35% including VAT when settled with the airline, charged after payment is received.
- If it goes to court
- 50% including VAT if court proceedings are needed; it bears lawyers' fees and court costs.
- If the claim fails
- 'If we fail to recover your compensation, you pay nothing.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 1,779 reviews, newest review 14 January 2023, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- A choice of commission or instant payout
- Lawyers
- It names in-house Business Lawyer Jonas Orji and says he works 'closely with partner law firms'. Registered under the Legal Services Act (RDG) as a debt collection agency, register number 3712E/01/0645, district court Hamburg; Professional liability insurance with ERGO Group AG.
- Court action
- 'We will pursue your claim until we achieve the desired outcome and take the case to court if necessary.'
- Fee if it wins
- 25% plus VAT on the debt collection route, or 35% plus VAT where it buys the claim for an immediate payout.
- If it goes to court
- A surcharge of 10% plus VAT if external lawyers are needed and the case succeeds.
- If the claim fails
- 'You will NEVER be liable for any costs' if enforcement is unsuccessful, except where the customer gave incorrect information or had already engaged a lawyer.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,760 reviews, newest review 7 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- Spanish claims with in-house lawyers
- Lawyers
- In-house lawyers: 'Un equipo propio de abogados se encarga de tu caso de principio a fin' (its own team of lawyers handles your case from start to finish); 'equipo de abogados internos' (in-house team of lawyers) A named lawyer, Jorge Ramos, is quoted as 'abogado de reclamador.es' (lawyer at reclamador.es).
- Fee if it wins
- 25% plus VAT of the compensation received, if settled before court.
- If it goes to court
- A supplement of 15% plus VAT if it has to sue, to cover lawyers and administration.
- If the claim fails
- No cost if it loses the case.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.0 out of 5 from 6,444 reviews, newest review 2 February 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- Support in 30+ languages
- Lawyers
- 'Our legal team will secure compensation for you' and 'Our lawyers will secure your compensation'.
- If it goes to court
- No upfront cost for legal action; it says it covers all costs.
- If the claim fails
- 'If we don't win, you don't pay us.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.2 out of 5 from 4,825 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- Pays 71% to 75% of the claim upfront
- Lawyers
- Lawyers are used 'only to attend court dates' and where indispensable.
- Court action
- It enforces claims against airlines itself after buying them, using lawyers only for court dates and 'tausende Prozesse' (thousands of court cases).
- Fee if it wins
- It pays 71% to 75% of the claim value upfront and keeps 25% to 29%: 29% including VAT for flights under 90 days old, 25% for older flights.
- If it goes to court
- No court fee: the customer is paid whatever happens with the airline.
- If the claim fails
- It pays after a positive online check, regardless of the outcome with the airline.
- Best for
- Nordic claims, owned by Flightright
- Lawyers
- In-house legal staff: staff include 'an attorney and numerous lawyers'; it says '51 legal experts'. Contract lawyer for court: Flyhjælp ApS.
- Court action
- As a legal service provider Flightright may not represent customers in civil courts, so it engages a contract lawyer (e.g. Flyhjælp ApS) at its own cost risk.
- Fee if it wins
- A maximum of 30% including VAT, only on success, or a fixed fee per passenger by distance: €75, €120 or €180.
- If it goes to court
- An extra court case fee of up to 15% in one place on its site and up to 30%, a maximum of 45% in all, in another.
- If the claim fails
- No fee if the claim does not lead to a payment, whether or not the case went to court.
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.4 out of 5 from 417 reviews, newest review 3 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- A claims company based in Vilnius
- Lawyers
- Brazil: Skycop may refer a claim to 'an external Attorney'; 'Skycop is not a law firm'. It says 'Legal team included'.
- Court action
- '9 of 10 court cases won'.
- Fee if it wins
- 44% including VAT on its standard price list (€110 on a €250 claim, €264 on €600); 30% on its Brazil price list.
- If it goes to court
- 50% including VAT with legal proceedings on its standard price list (€300 on a €600 claim).
- If the claim fails
- 'You won't have to pay if we don't win.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 2.8 out of 5 from 8,698 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
- Best for
- 1,600,000+ passengers helped since 2017
- Lawyers
- In-house legal staff plus partner lawyers: Darina Kovacheva (Head of Legal), Maria Danailova (Chief Legal Officer), 'a team of internationally recognized lawyers, transport and IT experts' and 'a global network of partner lawyers'. The client's power of attorney goes to 'SkyRefund's lawyers'.
- Court action
- It also escalates to the national enforcement body and then the court, through its network of partner lawyers.
- Fee if it wins
- 35% including VAT, deducted from the compensation received.
- If the claim fails
- 'You don't pay anything unless we are successful in claiming your compensation.'
- Reviews
- Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,194 reviews, newest review 20 October 2026, read 20 October 2026.
Who has its own lawyers: the questions people ask
Which flight compensation companies have their own lawyers?
Own lawyers matter most if the airline refuses and the claim goes to court: AirAdvisor says it has in-house lawyers, Flight-Delayed names 9 legal teams in Europe and SkyRefund names its Head of Legal and a network of partner lawyers. The cards say who does the legal work at each.
Is a claims company the same as a law firm?
Mostly not. Of the companies on this page, Bott and Co says it is a law firm; most others say they are claims or debt collection companies that use lawyers of their own or partner law firms.
Does it matter whether the lawyers are in-house?
It matters less than the court terms: the fee if the case goes to court and who bears the costs. Each card gives both.
Which of these companies have reviews on Trustpilot?
17 of the 20: AirAdvisor, AirCashBack, AirClaim, AirHelp, AviFly, Bott and Co, ClaimFlights, Click2Refund, FairPlane, Flightright, Indemniflight, MYFLYRIGHT, Reclamador, ReFly, RefundMore, Skycop and SkyRefund. Each card shows the rating, the number of reviews and the newest review date, read on the day shown.
Do these companies charge a fee if they win?
AirAdvisor, AirCashBack, AirClaim, AirHelp, AviFly, ClaimFlights, FairPlane, Flight-Delayed, Flightright, FlyClaims, Indemniflight, MYFLYRIGHT, Reclamador, Refund Pilot, RefundMore, Skycop and SkyRefund publish a fee figure on their own websites. Each card gives the fee as the company states it, with its conditions, such as VAT or a separate court fee. For Bott and Co, Click2Refund and ReFly, no fee figure was found on its website or its fee page would not open; ask before you sign.
Can I claim without a claims company?
Yes. You can claim from the airline directly and for free; in the UK or EU you can go on to the national enforcement body or an approved dispute scheme if the airline refuses. A claims company takes a share of the compensation for doing that work for you.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, under Sources, with the date they were read.
How were these companies chosen?
Each one is a claims company in the Uncompromised Travel flight compensation table and its own website says who its lawyers are: lawyers of its own, or partner or contract law firms. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be listed.
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each claims company published on its own website, read on 20 October 2026, with its Trustpilot rating where the profile carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel flight compensation table. Left out: companies whose websites would not open, a company whose activities were taken over by another, a company whose address opens another company's site and services that pass the claim to other companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.
Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 3 November 2026 · updated 3 November 2026