Was your flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport cancelled?

Is your flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport cancelled? Then you might qualify to restitution for loss of time under Regulation 261/2004. Find out if your flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport is eligible for compensation by reading this article.

Brexit: did it change regulations for UK passengers to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport

Regulation 261/2004 was amended after Brexit to the The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 has been set in place to uphold your rights as airline passenger when you flight is or cancelled. Both legislations protect your rights as an airline passenger and determines the obligations of the airline.

Your rights as an airline passenger for a cancelled flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport

Your right to compensation for a flight cancellation depends on the moment you were informed about the flight cancellation:

• You are not entitled to compensation if you were informed more then 2 weeks in advance.
• You are entitled to compensation if you are informed between 14 and 7 days before departure and you arrived more than 4 hours later.
• You are entitled to compensation if you were informed 7 days or less before departure and you arrived more than 2 hours later.

You are only compensated if you were flying from an EU country, or from outside the EU tot an EU country with an European airline.

Extraordinary circumstances for flight cancellation to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport

There are scenarios where you may not be eligible for compensation for a cancelled flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport. In such cases, the airline may argue that the flight cancellation resulted from an “extraordinary circumstance,” which refers to situations outside the airline’s control.

For instance, flight cancellations caused by severe weather, air traffic control strikes, or acts of terrorism are considered as extraordinary circumstances.

Brussel Zaventem National Airport flight compensation: what to expect?

If your flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport has been cancelled, and if it is covered under Regulation 261/2004, you are entitled to compensation, provided that there were no extraordinary circumstances. The amount of compensation you will receive is determined by the distance of your flight, and is a set amount.

Within the EU:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km

For flight destinations outside the EU you are entitled to:

• €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
• €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km
• €600 compensation for a flight exceeding 3500 km

Financial compensation for flight cancellation to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport

EUclaim offers free advice on whether you are entitled to compensation for your cancelled flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport. All we need are your flight details. Share your flight number and the date of the cancelled flight and you will immediately receive our advice. If you submit your claim through EUclaim, we will handle the entire process on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis and ensure you get what you’re entitled to.

Flight cancellations with a right to compensation

At EUclaim, we analyze over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to provide you with the latest information on recently cancelled flights, along with the reasons for the cancellations. If your flight has been cancelled, simply check our list to see if your flight is included and to find out what caused the issue.

Did you unexpectedly incur additional costs due to the cancelled flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport?

If your flight is delayed by two hours or more, the airline is responsible for taking care of your needs. This includes providing you with food and drinks, as well as accommodations and transportation to and from the accommodation if necessary. If the airline doesn’t offer these services, you’re allowed to arrange them yourself. Just be sure to keep all receipts for any additional costs incurred.

About EUclaim

If you’ve ever had a flight cancelled or delayed, you know how frustrating it can be. But did you know that you may be entitled to compensation from the airline? That’s where EUclaim comes in.

Founded in 2007, we have dedicated ourselves to helping passengers receive the compensation they deserve. Our team of legal experts analyzes over 13 million daily reports on flights, news, and weather to stay up-to-date on the latest developments.

We assess each case to ensure compliance with Regulation 261/2004 or The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

At EUclaim, our data-driven approach has resulted in a 97% success rate in court. We’ll handle the entire process on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. This means that if we don’t win your case, you don’t pay anything.

Can’t find your cancelled flight to or from Brussel Zaventem National Airport?

Can’t find your cancelled flight in the list above? Don’t worry, you can quickly check your flight eligibility for compensation. Simply provide us with your flight details and we’ll let you know within minutes if you are entitled to compensation.

EUclaim: Countries and Airlines Eligible for Flight Compensation Claims

With EUclaim, you can file a claim for a cancelled flight from select countries and airlines. Keep in mind that legal proceedings may be necessary to obtain your compensation, and our services may not be available in every country. But don’t worry, our database can quickly determine your eligibility to file a claim by checking your flight information.

If you are flying to or from one of the following countries, you can file a claim:

• The Netherlands
• Germany
• Belgium
• France
• Spain
• The United Kingdom

Or are you flying with an airline that originated in one of these countries? If so, you can also file a claim.

Would you like to file a claim?

Is claiming not possible with EUclaim? We advise you to file a claim directly with the responsible airline.