Disrupted flight (EC 261/2004)

Flight compensation Thai Airways International:
Lisbon — Brussels

Planned legal compensation: 400 €

Was your flight between Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Brussels Airport (BRU) delayed or cancelled? European law EC 261/2004 protects you with no upfront costs.

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Refund and compensation Thai Airways International: route Lisbon to Brussels

The LIS - BRU route operated by Thai Airways International experienced a disruption? Whether it was a technical or operational issue, you could claim a flat sum.

Given the route between Lisbon and Brussels (1 717 km), the European scale provides automatic financial protection in case of failure by Thai Airways International.

Why are you entitled to 400 €?

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.

Details of your right to compensation

  • Departure airport: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
  • Arrival airport: Brussels Airport (BRU)
  • Flight distance: 1 717 km (~2h09)
  • Applicable compensation: 400 €

This is not a commercial gesture from Thai Airways International, but a legal obligation that applies to all flights within the scope of the directive.

How to know if the flight Thai Airways International Lisbon - Brussels is eligible?

Don't confuse ticket refund and legal compensation! Even if Thai Airways International offers you a voucher for your Lisbon - Brussels flight, you can still claim the 400 euros cash provided by law.

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

What are the conditions for Thai Airways International to compensate you?

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

Warning: Extraordinary circumstances (extreme weather preventing takeoff from Lisbon, air traffic controllers' strike, political instability) exempt the airline from its obligation to compensate.

The impact of a strike on your Thai Airways International compensation

Not all strikes exempt the company from its obligations. If the delay of your Lisbon - Brussels trip is due to an internal strike within Thai Airways International, the European justice recently ruled that this entitles to compensation.

A strike by weather services at Lisbon Portela Airport or European air traffic control is an external cause over which Thai Airways International has no control.

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

During these long hours of waiting in the Lisbon Portela 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 Lisbon Portela Airport airport are entirely the responsibility of the air carrier.

Steps: how to get your 400 € from Thai Airways International?

It is strongly recommended to keep your Thai Airways International boarding pass and any communication relating to the delay suffered at Lisbon Portela Airport airport. These documents will be vital for your case.

This is where lawyers and specialized services come in. By going through an expert partner, you check your flight instantly and delegate the entire procedure to recover your 400 € without stress.

How long does it take to get the 400 € compensation?

Airlines like Thai Airways International sometimes prioritize cases defended by law firms to avoid late interests.

By entrusting the recovery of your 400 € 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?

Don't take Thai Airways International's email for granted claiming that the airport was blocked by snow without checking official reports.

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.

Help & Information

Frequently Asked Questions: Flight Lisbon - Brussels

Everything you need to know about your request under European Union law.

What is the exact amount of compensation for a cancelled Thai Airways International flight from Lisbon to Brussels?

According to European Regulation EC 261/2004, the distance between LIS and BRU being 1 717 km, the legal fixed compensation is set at 400 € per passenger, regardless of the initial price of the plane ticket.

How much time do I have to claim my compensation from Thai Airways International?

The legal limitation period depends on the country where the airline or the airport is based or the competent jurisdiction. Generally it varies from 2 to 5 years, but in France, you have up to 5 years to assert your rights.
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