Flight compensation Brussels Airlines:
Milan — Frankfurt

Refund and compensation Brussels Airlines: route Milan to Frankfurt

The LIN - FRA 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 Milan and Frankfurt (513 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Brussels Airlines.

Why are you entitled to 250 €?

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 Linate Airport, the European regulation applies in full.

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

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

Upgrading or downgrading does not change your right to 250 € if the initial incident is qualified under Regulation 261.

What are the conditions for Brussels Airlines to compensate you?

• Delay at arrival: You arrived with more than 3 hours delay at Frankfurt.
• Cancellation: The airline cancelled the flight less than 14 days before departure.
• Overbooking: You were denied boarding against your will at Milan 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

A work stoppage of Brussels Airlines crews is considered inherent in the normal activity of the carrier and no longer constitutes a valid excuse to refuse the 250 €.

A strike by weather services at Linate Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Brussels Airlines has no control.

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

If Linate Airport airport becomes your temporary residence because of Brussels Airlines, know that your essential needs must be covered by the carrier.

Your forced stay at Milan shouldn't cost you a penny more than originally planned for your LIN-FRA trip.

Steps: how to get your 250 € from Brussels Airlines?

For your Milan - Frankfurt trip, every minute counts. Note the reasons given by Brussels Airlines staff at the Linate Airport counter during the incident.

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 250 € arrive in your bank account.

How long does it take to get the 250 € compensation?

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

Technology today allows real-time tracking of the progress of your request against Brussels Airlines on your smartphone.

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 Milan - Frankfurt line.

If you are certain of your right, you can refer to the Civil Aviation of the country of departure, or better yet, escalate the matter to the lower courts with the help of a specialized partner lawyer.