Your rights as a Brussels Airlines passenger
Regional and specialized airlines like Brussels Airlines (founded in 2006, headquartered in Bruselas, Bélgica) are crucial for connecting smaller airports and specific destinations.
However, when your Brussels Airlines flight is severely delayed or cancelled, European law (EC 261) ensures you are financially protected. You could be entitled to up to €600 in compensation, and our legal team is ready to pursue your claim.
However, when your Brussels Airlines flight is severely delayed or cancelled, European law (EC 261) ensures you are financially protected. You could be entitled to up to €600 in compensation, and our legal team is ready to pursue your claim.
Brussels Airlines Flights: Recent Stats
Analyzing 900 tracked Brussels Airlines flights:
- 84% achieved on-time performance.
- 2.8% were regrettably cancelled.
- 13.2% faced delays.
What does EC 261 mean for Brussels Airlines passengers?
This regulation legally requires Brussels Airlines to compensate passengers when flights go wrong. You can claim for:
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Delays
If your Brussels Airlines flight reaches its destination over 3 hours late.
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Cancellations
If Brussels Airlines cancels the flight with less than 14 days notice.
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Overbooking
If you are 'bumped' from a Brussels Airlines flight against your will.
Compensation amounts for Brussels Airlines
Regional carriers like Brussels Airlines excel at short distances, where the standard €250 compensation usually applies:
- euro_symbol€250: Most regional Brussels Airlines flights under 1,500km.
- euro_symbol€400: Flights between 1,500km and 3,500km.
- euro_symbol€600: Flights over 3,500km.
Brussels Airlines lost luggage
Always submit a PIR report at the airport desk if Brussels Airlines loses your bags to secure your rights.
Steps to take if Brussels Airlines is delayed
Keep calm and gather your evidence against Brussels Airlines:
- 1 Keep everything: Retain your boarding pass and booking email from Brussels Airlines.
- 2 Get the facts: Ask the gate agents the exact reason why Brussels Airlines is delayed.
- 3 Basic rights: Request that Brussels Airlines provides food vouchers if the wait is long.
- 4 No vouchers: Do not accept Brussels Airlines travel vouchers instead of cash.
- 5 Keep receipts: Log all extra expenses you suffer due to the disruption.
Cancellations by Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines must offer you an alternative flight or a full refund. Additonally, if they didn't warn you 14 days in advance, compensation is due under EC 261.
Claiming for Brussels Airlines delays
The threshold is 3 hours. If you land with a delay greater than 3 hours, Brussels Airlines is legally bound to compensate you.
Denied boarding by Brussels Airlines
If you are a victim of overbooking by Brussels Airlines, your right to a cash payout is automatically triggered.
When Brussels Airlines refuses to pay
Brussels Airlines will not pay if the delay was caused by weather, air traffic control, or other 'extraordinary circumstances' beyond their control.
Are Brussels Airlines strikes covered?
Yes, you can claim if the strike is conducted by Brussels Airlines's direct employees.
Claim deadline for Brussels Airlines
You can usually claim for old Brussels Airlines flights from the past 3 to 6 years, depending on the specific national law.
We hold Brussels Airlines accountable
We make the process simple. Our 'No Win, No Fee' guarantee means you never pay out of pocket to fight Brussels Airlines.