Hold an airline accountable.
A canceled flight with no refund, baggage lost or destroyed, a bump from an overbooked flight, or fees you never agreed to — airlines count on you giving up. You don't have to. For most money disputes under your state's limit, small claims is a fast, lawyer-free option. Just tell Eleanor what happened, and Squabble turns it into the right next step.
An airline dispute is a small-claims case over money — a refund you're owed, lost or damaged baggage, denied boarding, or fees an airline won't make right. Squabble turns that into court-ready action — a custom demand letter, the file-ready document set, optional service of process, and support — without hiring a lawyer. Note: some rights come from federal DOT rules or, for international trips, the Montreal Convention; a serious in-flight injury is a personal-injury matter that usually exceeds small-claims limits and needs an attorney.
You're not alone.
Most airline disputes follow a familiar shape. Find yours below — then tell Eleanor what happened, in plain English.
Refund you never got
A canceled or changed flight where the airline owes a refund and keeps stalling.
Lost, late, or damaged bags
Baggage that never arrived, showed up destroyed, or was delayed for days.
Bumped from an overbooked flight
Denied boarding against your will — with compensation you're owed under U.S. rules.
Fees you never agreed to
Surprise charges, double charges, or fees that don't match what you booked.
Stranded by a cancellation
Out-of-pocket costs — hotels, meals, a replacement flight — from a cancellation they mishandled.
A voucher instead of a refund
Pushed to take a credit when you were entitled to your money back.
Whatever the airline did, the playbook is the same.
A $200 baggage claim or a ruined trip — if an airline owes you money and won't pay, the path to recovery looks the same.
Don't see your issue? You're still covered — tell Eleanor what happened and we'll take it from there.
They stalled.
You don't have to.
Hold music, denied claims, vouchers you never wanted — airlines bank on you giving up. A small-claims filing changes the conversation. It's your money, and you're not powerless. Squabble turns it into a court-ready demand, backed by the filing set, without hiring a lawyer.
From dispute to done — in three steps.
No forms to decipher, no lawyer to retain. Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble takes it from there.
Tell Eleanor what happened
Answer a few plain-English questions about your flight — what it cost you, and what the airline did.
We prepare your documents
Squabble generates a custom demand letter and, if you choose, the court-ready paperwork built for your jurisdiction.
Send, file, or settle
Put the airline on notice, file with the court, or move toward settlement — with support at every step.
Know your case before you spend a dollar in court.
Airline cases turn on the details — your itinerary and receipts, the baggage claim file, the cancellation notice, and the rule that applies (DOT or the Montreal Convention). The Case Brief (Custom) is a case-education and organization product that helps you understand your dispute and prepare your materials, drawn from your complete intake.
- Attorney/Professor drafted*
- Know your case before you settle or appear
- Generated from your complete intake
* Ordering a Case Brief does not form an attorney-client relationship. It does NOT provide: (i) legal advice and (ii) any opinion on the merits of a case.
Case Brief
Available on its own or with any path.
Every airline dispute starts with a free demand letter.
Tell Eleanor what happened and get a custom demand letter generated from your intake — no account, no payment. If you want to go further, you choose your path after you see your case: court-ready pressure, full filing, or dedicated support.
Start with Eleanor →Paid paths: Credible Threat $128 · File Now $238 · Dedicated Case Agent $398. Compare paths →
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What backs up an airline claim.
The more you document, the clearer your case. Gather these while it's fresh — and tell Eleanor what happened.
Know your rights against an airline.
Plain-English guidance for a dispute with an airline — what to do, what to gather, and where to turn.
How small claims works
What small claims court is, how a dispute flows from filing to hearing, and what to expect.
Read the guide →Find your court & limits
Small-claims dollar limits and the right court vary by state. Squabble identifies your jurisdiction and venue automatically.
Check your state →DOT passenger rights
File a U.S. Department of Transportation complaint and learn what the airline's contract of carriage owes you.
Know your rights →Montreal Convention
For international trips, this treaty governs baggage and delay claims — with a two-year deadline to sue.
Know the rules →Deadlines & statute of limitations
How long you have to file varies by state and by route (Montreal Convention claims: two years). Don't wait.
Understand deadlines →Document your dispute
A simple checklist of the records that make an airline claim strong — and when to gather them.
Get the checklist →Squabble is attorney-founded and attorney-supervised. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation; using Squabble does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws, filing deadlines, and small-claims limits vary by state — verify the rules for your jurisdiction. This page is general information only.
Airline dispute FAQ.
Can I sue an airline in small claims court?
How much can I sue an airline for?
Do airlines have to compensate me for a delay or cancellation?
My baggage was lost or destroyed. What can I recover?
Should I file a DOT complaint or send a demand letter first?
What evidence do I need to sue an airline?
How long do I have to sue an airline?
Do I need a lawyer to take an airline to small claims?
Just tell Eleanor what happened.
A few plain-English questions. Get your free custom demand letter and see the right next step for your airline dispute.