Yes, you can win in small claims if the other party doesn't show. I suspect a plane might exceed the "small claims" limit though!
€890 is apparently enough https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/13/bailiffs-bo...
The limit applies to what you can claim, rather than what you can impound in enforcing the court order.
€890 is apparently enough https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/13/bailiffs-bo...