Although airlines like Brussels Airlines aim to maintain their scheduled times, flights may still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are covered by airline passenger rights when Brussels Airlines flights are delayed.
As Brussels Airlines is headquartered in the EU, nearly all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights globally.
EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation when they have faced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.
There are some extraordinary circumstances that may exempt airlines from paying compensation, such as bad weather or problems at the airport. Nevertheless, if the delay is caused by technical issues or a strike by airline staff, you will likely be eligible for compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.
Moreover, you generally have up to 3 years to make a Brussels Airlines flight delay compensation claim. Simply enter your flight details and our user-friendly flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you qualify for monetary compensation, and our team of professionals will be available to assist you in obtaining it.
In case of a flight cancellation by Brussels Airlines, Australian laws on air passenger rights are clear: Brussels Airlines must provide you with an alternate means of transportation to reach your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.
Additionally, if you received a cancellation notice less than 14 days before departure, you may also be eligible to claim compensation of up to {{ec261compensation} per person.
Generally, when Brussels Airlines cancels a flight, it will try to rebook passengers onto another flight at no extra cost. You can request other changes if the offered alternative flight does not suit you or if you no longer want to take that trip.
If Brussels Airlines can book you a new flight that lands at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay any compensation. This is because you will reach your destination with minimal disruption to your plans. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are canceled at the last minute have the right to file a claim against Brussels Airlines for compensation.
All of this applies unless the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond the control of Brussels Airlines, such as adverse weather conditions or an accident at the airport. These events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.
Learn more about your right to compensation for a canceled flight here.
Because Brussels Airlines is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.
EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation when they have suffered delayed, canceled, or overbooked flights over which they are not at fault.
Passengers also have the right to seek compensation for earlier flights; it is often still possible to submit claims for flights in the last 3 years.
Distance | Compensation |
---|---|
All flights under 1,500 km | Up to €250 per person |
Internal EU flights over 1,500 km | Up to €400 per person |
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 km | Up to €400 per person |
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km | Up to €600 per person |
The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.
As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.
Punctuality of Brussels Airlines (24 hours):
Total Flights: 277
On-Time Flights: 115
Punctuality Rate: approximately 41.52% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 0
Flight Cancellations: 0
The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.
Brussels Airlines is the national carrier and leading airline of Belgium, headquartered and based at Brussels Airport.
The airline serves locations in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa. In 2016, Deutsche Lufthansa exercised a call option to acquire the remaining 55% stake in Brussels Airlines from SN Airholdings. The purchase was finalized on January 9, 2017, allowing Brussels Airlines to join the German airline group. As part of its hybrid hub strategy, Deutsche Lufthansa AG intends to integrate Brussels Airlines into the Eurowings Group. Brussels Airlines will continue to offer short-haul and long-haul flights, with a price structure tailored to each target group. The airline operates a fleet of narrow-body / wide-body and regional aircraft. Brussels Airlines became a member of Star Alliance in December 2009.
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