Airberlin bankrupt

[VR78]

Everybody knows that Airberlin is falling appart. And they will stop their flying operations soon.
I was lucky to book a plane ticket Dusseldorf to LA and the flight got cancelled. I know there is almost nil chance to get back any money. But has somebody maybe an experience or option ( one i dont know) Hope somebody can help.
I tried:
Creditcard
Travel insurance
Booking company

Respectfully

VR
The Netherlands

[AirHunter]

That’s prettig bad luck mate.
Well it’s always a grey area in this case. It’s within your rights to get your money back. However it will be a long proces untill you get your actual money back. IF this is even happening.

I think it’s smart not to book any flights with AirBerlin.

[michel N]

If you’ve booked your flight before August 15, it’s unlikely to get your money back.

[SPL]

your travel insurance?

[aviodromefriend]

Is your booking company a member of SGR? (I don't know, but I doubt Air Berlin is, maybe there is a comparable thing in Germany? Maybe ask that to their embassy)

[Gerard]

Yesterday the German government (Minister of Justice) stated that, as a matter of reasonability/courtesy, Lufthansa, who is the new owner of 81% of AB, should accept AB tickets.

Let's wait and see, because there is no legal obligation for LH to do so.

[Miguel van der Loos]

Hi,
Does any one know what will happens to Belair Switzerland and Nikki as they are sister companies of Air Berlin.
And what will happens with the DHC-8's of LGW?

Grtz,

Miguel

[Gerard]

I think I read somewhere that Niki and LGW were part of the 81% that go to LH.
Don't know about the other.

[cHabu]

Just read on the RTL-Z website that EasyJet bought 25 A320s and the BER-slots for Berlin-Tegel just before the official shut-down of the airline.

Niki and LGW are going to sport the Eurowings colours.