Flight compensation Air Canada:
Brussels — Montreal

Refund and compensation Air Canada: route Brussels to Montreal

If your trip departing from Brussels Airport and arriving at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport operated by Air Canada was disrupted, you are not alone against the airline.

By taking off from Brussels Airport, you are protected by the EU's legal framework. The distance of 5 554 km determines your legal compensation level.

Why are you entitled to 600 €?

The European Regulation EC 261/2004 is very strict regarding air passenger rights. The amount of fixed compensation does not depend on the price of your ticket, but only on the flight distance.

The case law of the CJEU has strengthened these rights over the years, transforming Regulation 261/2004 into an effective shield against abuses by carriers like Air Canada.

How to know if the flight Air Canada Brussels - Montreal is eligible?

To determine if your trip between Brussels and Montreal entitles you to compensation, the main criterion is the delay at arrival (and not at departure). It must be more than 3 hours.

Also note that the distance of 5 554 km perfectly justifies the compensation bracket of 600 €. This amount is net and the airline cannot derogate from it in its own terms and conditions.

What are the conditions for Air Canada to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Montreal.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Brussels airport.
• Airline responsibility: The problem must be attributable to Air Canada (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Air Canada compensation

When a social movement disrupts your itinerary to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, the company will often try to clear itself. However, a strike by its own staff is no longer, in the majority of cases, considered an exonerating circumstance.

The nuance is subtle, but essential. By calling on specialized lawyers, they will check the actual flight causative factors in the aeronautical databases reported by the captain on the day of your Brussels - Montreal flight.

What are your rights at Brussels airport in case of prolonged wait?

Don't buy your food without first asking Air Canada for coupons. If you do, keep your receipts carefully.

In the case of a flight postponement until the next day, the regulation stipulates that hotel accommodation and transfers from and to Brussels Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 600 € from Air Canada?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Air Canada boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Brussels Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

By entrusting your case regarding flight BRU-YUL to our experts, you benefit from the 'No Win, No Fee' principle.

How long does it take to get the 600 € compensation?

A frequent question concerns processing times. A claim filed directly with Air Canada customer service can take several weeks or even months before getting a response.

The advantage of delegating your claim to a major LegalTech player is that they can speed up this process thanks to automated formal notice systems and the constant threat of legal proceedings.

What to do faced with silence or refusal from the airline?

The first refusal from Air Canada should not discourage you. Very often, passenger services invoke 'weather' by default to test the traveler's determination.

A claim organization will know exactly how to counter the airline's arguments, having access to certified meteorological histories and traffic reports from Brussels Airport airport to prove their faults.