Reimbursement and Compensation: Brussels Airlines

How many Brussels Airlines flights were delayed today?

• Our data indicates that there were 0 Brussels Airlines flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.
• 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.00% of international flights were delayed more than 3 hours.
• Passengers who arrive at their destination more than 3 hours late may be entitled to compensation. Check here.
• To find out more about Brussels Airlines punctuality

Compensation for delayed Brussels Airlines flight

Even though airlines like Brussels Airlines strive to keep to their scheduled times, flights can still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are protected by airline passenger rights when Brussels Airlines flights are delayed.

Since Brussels Airlines is based in the EU, almost all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights worldwide.

EC Regulation 261 grants passengers the right to seek compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

There are some exceptional circumstances that may exempt airlines from paying compensation, such as bad weather or problems at the airport. However, if the delay is caused by technical problems or a strike by airline staff, you are likely to be owed compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.

In addition, you generally have up to 3 years to file a Brussels Airlines flight delay compensation claim. All you need to do is enter your flight details and our easy-to-use flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you are entitled to monetary compensation and our team of experts will be on hand to help you get it.

How many Brussels Airlines flights were canceled today?

• Recent data show that Brussels Airlines has cleared 17 within 24 hours.
• 0.00% of domestic flights and 3.83% of international flights have been canceled.
• Has your flight been canceled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to {€600. Check here.
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Flight Cancellation Compensation Brussels Airlines

In the event of a Brussels Airlines flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: Brussels Airlines must offer you alternative transportation to get to your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.

In addition, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be able to claim compensation up to {€600 per person.

In general, when Brussels Airlines cancels flights, it will attempt to rebook passengers directly onto another flight at no additional cost. You can request other changes if the alternative flight that is offered does not work for 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 correct, because you will arrive at 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 this applies unless the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond the control of Brussels Airlines, such as bad weather conditions or an accident at the airport. These events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Find out 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.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which Brussels Airlines flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

The table shows values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may affect any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight statistics: delays and cancellations of Brussels Airlines

Punctuality of Brussels Airlines (24 hours):

Total flights: 445
On-time flights: 107
Punctuality rate: about 24.04% of all flights were on time
Long delays (greater than 3 hours): 0
Flight cancellations: 17

The number of flights shown 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.