Flight compensation Brussels Airlines:
Brussels — Dakar

Legal right to compensation: Brussels Airlines flight between Brussels and Dakar

The BRU - DKR route operated by Brussels Airlines experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

Given the route between Brussels and Dakar (4 477 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Brussels Airlines.

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.

Did you know? Even if Brussels Airlines is a non-EU airline, if the flight takes off from Brussels Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

How to know if the flight Brussels Airlines Brussels - Dakar is eligible?

Check your actual arrival time at Dakar. If Brussels Airlines made you wait more than three hours on the tarmac at Dakar, your claim is legitimate.

In the case of a cancellation, if you are notified less than 14 days before your departure from Brussels, the regulation applies in the same way.

What are the conditions for Brussels Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Dakar.
• 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 Brussels Airlines (technical problem, sick crew, scheduling...).

The impact of a strike on your Brussels Airlines compensation

Don't be fooled by Brussels Airlines's vague terms: a 'wildcat' or declared strike remains the management responsibility of the company.

Even if 600 € is not payable due to an external strike at Brussels, assistance (meals/hotel) remains mandatory for Brussels Airlines.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Brussels Airport terminal, know that the airline has a legal obligation to take care of you. This includes catering, but also the possibility of making two telephone calls or sending emails for free.

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 Brussels Airlines?

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

If you don't have the time or the desire to engage in long email exchanges, delegating your claim to lawyers is the most effective solution to see your 600 € arrive in your bank account.

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

Some passengers wait more than 6 months for a response from Brussels Airlines. An expert can reduce this time by half.

By entrusting the recovery of your 600 € to a trusted third party, you save yourself months of waiting and the anxiety of seeing your case closed without follow-up, as reminders are managed by aviation law professionals.

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

Hitting a wall or getting a 'standard' negative response is unfortunately the lot of many passengers who claim only for the prejudice suffered on the Brussels - Dakar line.

Experts in aviation law have a colossal history of Brussels Airlines convictions, which is a decisive advantage.