Brussels Airlines Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation

Yurii Moskalenko
07.08.2024
Updated 05.05.2025

Coping with flight problems can be quite upsetting. However, the good news is that the European Union has regulations to help travelers when things get messed up. If you’re flying in the EU, it’s a good idea to understand these regulations. They can help you out if your flight goes off course.

Knowing what you’re entitled to can make handling travel complications less stressful. While it won’t speed up your journey, it can reduce your anxiety when things get disrupted.

Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004

When you’re flying in the EU, rest assured that there’s help available in the case of a flight disruption. EU laws make sure airlines assist their passengers when things go wrong.

When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must provide you:

  • Refreshments and snacks
  • Accommodation if you’re stuck overnight
  • Transportation to and from the hotel
  • Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes

If you’re experiencing a significant delay or your flight is cancelled, you might also get:

  • A refund
  • A different flight option
  • Compensation to make up for the inconvenience

Don’t forget to inquire with airline representatives about these entitlements if your plans change. They have to inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.

Brussels Airlines Flight Delay Compensation

Delays with flights from Brussels Airlines can be very frustrating. However there’s some good news: if you’re stuck waiting for more than three hours because of the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.

Laws in the UK and EU are in your favor. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What is important is when you arrive, not when you leave. So keep an eye on your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.

The amount you receive depends on how far you’re flying. A short flight won’t yield as much as a longer flight, even if they’re both delayed for the same duration.

Want to know exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see what compensation you could receive:

Less than 3 hoursBetween 3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursDistance
€0€250€250All flights up to 1500 km
€0€400€400All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km
€0€400€400All intra-EU flights over 3500 km
€0€300€600All non-EU flights over 3500 km

Brussels Airlines Flight Cancellation Compensation

The EU has regulations to protect you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s what you need to know:

In the event of a flight cancellation within two weeks of your planned travel date, you may be entitled to compensation as much as €600. But there’s a catch – the airline can avoid paying if they offer you an alternative flight that doesn’t significantly disrupt your travel.

The airline may not need to compensate you if they offer you a new flight that meets the following conditions:

Advance NoticeRe-routing Requirements
14 DaysNone
7 – 13 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight
Less than 7 DaysAlternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight

If you accept an alternative flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. The key factor is your arrival time at your destination.

Your potential compensation depends on a couple of points:

  1. The length of your flight
  2. How late you arrive

So, even if you arrive later than planned, you could still be eligible for compensation.

Check out the following table to see more details:

Under 2 hours2-3 hours3-4 hoursOver 4 hoursNever arrivedDistance
€125€250€250€250€250All flights 1,500 km or less
€200€200€400€400€400Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
€200€200€400€400€400Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km
€300€300€300€600€600Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km

The airline might not be required to compensate you if they can provide a transfer to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even if you’re just a little late, you might not be eligible for flight cancellation compensation.

How to Claim Compensation from Brussels Airlines

It’s essential to know the process of claiming the compensation you deserve under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:

  • Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details like your flight number, date, and what went wrong.
  • Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will manage the process. We know the EU laws well and will strive to obtain your rightful compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.

Keep in mind that it is your right as a passenger to claim compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed as a result of operational reasons or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances like inclement weather or air traffic control decisions, you have a right to compensation.

Which Brussels Airlines Flights are Covered by EU261?

The EU’s air passenger protection laws have a wide-ranging scope. They cover all flights departing from an airport in an EU member state and to all flights arriving at a European Union member state airport when an EU-based airline operates the flight.

ItineraryCovered by EU 261
Flights departing EU airports✅ Covered
Flights arriving at EU airports✅ Covered

These regulations also apply to airlines from Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway. This means if you’re traveling with any airline to, from, or within Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s good to be aware of these laws – they’re there to support you if problems occur with your flight. They guarantee you’re not left on your own when your travel plans go awry.

When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation

Brussels Airlines isn’t always at fault when flights are delayed or cancelled. At times, situations arise that the airline is powerless against, like extreme weather or unforeseen issues.

For example, if there’s a sudden storm, an airport emergency, or air traffic controllers go on strike, Brussels Airlines isn’t responsible. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline has no control over.

When these events take place, you probably won’t get any compensation. The airline isn’t seen as doing anything wrong when these unexpected issues arise.

Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations

Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.

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Date Airline (Flight number) Route Status Your compensation

09.05.202512:20

Brussels Airlines

3703

Brussels (BRU)

Barcelona (BCN)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202511:20

Brussels Airlines

7133

Munich (MUC)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202509:35

Brussels Airlines

2547

Brussels (BRU)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

09.05.202509:20

Brussels Airlines

5501

Brussels (BRU)

Zagreb (ZAG)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202513:25

Brussels Airlines

7132

Krakow (KRK)

Munich (MUC)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202510:35

Brussels Airlines

7117

Frankfurt (FRA)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

08.05.202509:15

Brussels Airlines

7149

Frankfurt (FRA)

Budapest (BUD)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202513:25

Brussels Airlines

7132

Krakow (KRK)

Munich (MUC)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202512:25

Brussels Airlines

203

Brussels (BRU)

(DSS)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202512:10

Brussels Airlines

277

Brussels (BRU)

Accra (ACC)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202511:50

Brussels Airlines

6401

Brussels (BRU)

Lisbon (LIS)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202511:20

Brussels Airlines

7133

Munich (MUC)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202511:15

Brussels Airlines

6501

Brussels (BRU)

Athens (ATH)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202511:00

Brussels Airlines

3617

Brussels (BRU)

Nice (NCE)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202510:55

Brussels Airlines

4101

Brussels (BRU)

Abu Dhabi (AUH)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202510:50

Brussels Airlines

3147

Brussels (BRU)

Rome (LIN)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202510:35

Brussels Airlines

3245

Brussels (BRU)

Athens (ATH)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202510:35

Brussels Airlines

501

Brussels (BRU)

New York (JFK)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202510:35

Brussels Airlines

7117

Frankfurt (FRA)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202510:30

Brussels Airlines

3811

Brussels (BRU)

Porto (OPO)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202510:25

Brussels Airlines

255

Brussels (BRU)

Ouagadougou (OUA)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202509:50

Brussels Airlines

6001

Brussels (BRU)

Vienna (VIE)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202509:45

Brussels Airlines

3289

Brussels (BRU)

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

cancelled

Refunds

07.05.202509:40

Brussels Airlines

3667

Brussels (BRU)

Toulouse (TLS)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202509:30

Brussels Airlines

2257

Brussels (BRU)

Copenhagen (CPH)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202509:30

Brussels Airlines

3721

Brussels (BRU)

Madrid (MAD)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202509:20

Brussels Airlines

5501

Brussels (BRU)

Zagreb (ZAG)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202509:20

Brussels Airlines

2713

Brussels (BRU)

Geneva (GVA)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202508:55

Brussels Airlines

7051

Brussels (BRU)

Munich (MUC)

delayed

Refunds

07.05.202508:00

Brussels Airlines

3633

Brussels (BRU)

Paris (CDG)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202521:30

Brussels Airlines

9660

Montreal (YUL)

Nice (NCE)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202516:05

Brussels Airlines

9090

(ORD)

London (LHR)

delayed

Refunds

06.05.202510:35

Brussels Airlines

7117

Frankfurt (FRA)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202522:15

Brussels Airlines

7147

Frankfurt (FRA)

Budapest (BUD)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202522:10

Brussels Airlines

7121

Frankfurt (FRA)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:50

Brussels Airlines

4147

Rome (FCO)

Bari (BRI)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:30

Brussels Airlines

2183

Brussels (BRU)

Manchester (MAN)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:05

Brussels Airlines

3675

Brussels (BRU)

Toulouse (TLS)

cancelled

Refunds

05.05.202521:05

Brussels Airlines

2629

Brussels (BRU)

Hamburg (HAM)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:00

Brussels Airlines

2319

Brussels (BRU)

Gothenburg (GOT)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:00

Brussels Airlines

2815

Brussels (BRU)

Prague (PRG)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202521:00

Brussels Airlines

3184

Rome (FCO)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:55

Brussels Airlines

3730

Madrid (MAD)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:45

Brussels Airlines

2297

Brussels (BRU)

Stockholm (ARN)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:25

Brussels Airlines

2559

Brussels (BRU)

Warsaw (WAW)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:15

Brussels Airlines

4131

Brussels (BRU)

Rome (LIN)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:10

Brussels Airlines

6406

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:05

Brussels Airlines

5113

Brussels (BRU)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202520:00

Brussels Airlines

6523

Brussels (BRU)

Athens (ATH)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:55

Brussels Airlines

3820

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202519:25

Brussels Airlines

3159

Brussels (BRU)

Rome (MXP)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:50

Brussels Airlines

3150

Rome (LIN)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:35

Brussels Airlines

2650

Munich (MUC)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:20

Brussels Airlines

2318

Gothenburg (GOT)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:10

Brussels Airlines

3182

Rome (FCO)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:10

Brussels Airlines

2906

Vienna (VIE)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202518:05

Brussels Airlines

2556

Warsaw (WAW)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:50

Brussels Airlines

2096

London (LHR)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:40

Brussels Airlines

4162

Rome (LIN)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:35

Brussels Airlines

3728

Madrid (MAD)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:26

Brussels Airlines

8849

New York (IAD)

Seattle (SEA)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202517:25

Brussels Airlines

6006

Vienna (VIE)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:50

Brussels Airlines

3810

Porto (OPO)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:50

Brussels Airlines

7119

Frankfurt (FRA)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:40

Brussels Airlines

6524

Athens (ATH)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:30

Brussels Airlines

3622

Nice (NCE)

Brussels (BRU)

cancelled

Refunds

05.05.202516:20

Brussels Airlines

6404

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202516:15

Brussels Airlines

3290

Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV)

Brussels (BRU)

cancelled

Refunds

05.05.202515:55

Brussels Airlines

2648

Munich (MUC)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:20

Brussels Airlines

2555

Brussels (BRU)

Warsaw (WAW)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:00

Brussels Airlines

5107

Brussels (BRU)

Zurich (ZRH)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:00

Brussels Airlines

2721

Brussels (BRU)

Geneva (GVA)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202515:00

Brussels Airlines

6004

Vienna (VIE)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202514:50

Brussels Airlines

8961

Buffalo (BUF)

New York (IAD)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202514:20

Brussels Airlines

7144

Budapest (BUD)

Frankfurt (FRA)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202514:10

Brussels Airlines

3752

Manises (VLC)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:50

Brussels Airlines

3621

Brussels (BRU)

Nice (NCE)

cancelled

Refunds

05.05.202513:30

Brussels Airlines

3598

Marseille (MRS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:30

Brussels Airlines

3618

Nice (NCE)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:10

Brussels Airlines

2624

Hamburg (HAM)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202513:00

Brussels Airlines

3148

Rome (LIN)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:55

Brussels Airlines

5108

Zurich (ZRH)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:55

Brussels Airlines

3170

Napoli (NAP)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:55

Brussels Airlines

3812

Porto (OPO)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:50

Brussels Airlines

2292

Stockholm (ARN)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:25

Brussels Airlines

203

Brussels (BRU)

(DSS)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:20

Brussels Airlines

2548

Krakow (KRK)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:20

Brussels Airlines

6008

Vienna (VIE)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:15

Brussels Airlines

357

Brussels (BRU)

Kinshasa (FIH)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:10

Brussels Airlines

3802

Faro (FAO)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:10

Brussels Airlines

3668

Toulouse (TLS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:05

Brussels Airlines

3816

Lisbon (LIS)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:00

Brussels Airlines

7143

Frankfurt (FRA)

Budapest (BUD)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202512:00

Brussels Airlines

8801

Brussels (BRU)

New York (IAD)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202511:50

Brussels Airlines

7123

Frankfurt (FRA)

Krakow (KRK)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202511:50

Brussels Airlines

2810

Prague (PRG)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202511:50

Brussels Airlines

2644

Munich (MUC)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202511:40

Brussels Airlines

2610

Frankfurt (FRA)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202511:30

Brussels Airlines

3140

Florence (FLR)

Brussels (BRU)

delayed

Refunds

05.05.202511:30

Brussels Airlines

329

Brussels (BRU)

Cotonou (COO)

delayed

Refunds
Yurii Moskalenko
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Yurii educates people about human rights and advocacy. He creates helpful materials for travelers to assert their rights. With certifications in law and economics, Yurii turns legal terms into simple, actionable advice. His travel experience gives him valuable insight into the challenges travelers face, helping him better understand their needs.

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