Reimbursement and Compensation: Brussels Airlines

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If you think you might be owed Brussels Airlines delay compensation or Brussels Airlines cancellation compensation, you've come to the right place. We can explain your rights as an airline passenger and have the resources to help you claim up to £520 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent Brussels Airlines flights, there were 1719 departures within 24 hours and 67.89% were on time.

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Brussels Airlines Flight Delays Today

How many Brussels Airlines flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 2 Brussels Airlines flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.12% 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

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.


Brussels Airlines: Flight Canceled Today

How many Brussels Airlines flights were cancelled today?

  • Recent data indicates that Brussels Airlines has cleared 123 within 24 hours.

  • 0.00% of domestic flights and 7.18% of international flights have been cancelled.

  • Are you entitled to compensation if your flight is cancelled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to £520. Check here.

  • To learn more about Brussels Airlines punctuality

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.

Furthermore, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be eligible to claim compensation of up to £520 per person.

When Brussels Airlines cancels flights, it will usually attempt to rebook passengers on another flight at no extra cost. If this does not work for you, you may request other changes or choose to no longer take the trip.

If Brussels Airlines books you a new flight that arrives at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay compensation. This is because your plans will have minimal disruption. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are cancelled at the last minute have the right to file a claim for compensation against Brussels Airlines.

These rights do not apply if the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond Brussels Airlines's control, such as severe weather conditions or an accident at the airport. Such events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Find out more about your right to compensation for a cancelled flight here.


Air Passenger Rights and Flight Compensation

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?

Covered by EC 261

Flights departing EU airports
✔️ Yes
Flights arriving at EU airports
❌ No

How Much Brussels Airlines Flight Compensation?

Distance

Compensation

All flights under 1,500 km
Up to £220 (€250) per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 km
Up to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 km
Up to £350 (€400) per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km
Up to £520 (€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.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of Brussels Airlines

Punctuality of Brussels Airlines (24 hours):

Total Flights: 1719
On-Time Flights: 1167
Punctuality Rate: approximately 67.89% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 2
Flight Cancellations: 123

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About Brussels Airlines

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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Recent delays and cancellations

Date

Flight number

Airline

Route

Status

28/05/2026

17:30

SN2617

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Frankfurt (FRA)

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28/05/2026

17:30

SN2651

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Munich (MUC)

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28/05/2026

17:25

SN3159

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Milan (MXP)

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28/05/2026

17:20

SN2723

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Geneva (GVA)

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28/05/2026

17:05

SN2263

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Copenhagen (CPH)

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28/05/2026

17:00

SN2813

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Prague (PRG)

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28/05/2026

16:40

SN2907

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Vienna (VIE)

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28/05/2026

16:40

SN2589

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Berlin (BER)

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28/05/2026

16:35

LH897

Lufthansa

Vilnius (VNO)

Frankfurt (FRA)

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28/05/2026

16:30

SN3705

Brussels Airlines

Brussels (BRU)

Barcelona (BCN)

CancelledCheck Compensation
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  • SN2617

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Frankfurt

    BRU

    FRA

    28/05/2026

    17:30

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  • SN2651

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Munich

    BRU

    MUC

    28/05/2026

    17:30

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  • SN3159

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Milan

    BRU

    MXP

    28/05/2026

    17:25

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  • SN2723

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Geneva

    BRU

    GVA

    28/05/2026

    17:20

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  • SN2263

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Copenhagen

    BRU

    CPH

    28/05/2026

    17:05

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  • SN2813

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Prague

    BRU

    PRG

    28/05/2026

    17:00

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  • SN2907

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Vienna

    BRU

    VIE

    28/05/2026

    16:40

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  • SN2589

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Berlin

    BRU

    BER

    28/05/2026

    16:40

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  • LH897

    Lufthansa

    Cancelled

    Vilnius

    Frankfurt

    VNO

    FRA

    28/05/2026

    16:35

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  • SN3705

    Brussels Airlines

    Cancelled

    Brussels

    Barcelona

    BRU

    BCN

    28/05/2026

    16:30

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