✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Abidjan
→ Brussels
Brussels Airlines · 5,135 km · Max €600 compensation
Departure
ABJ
Port Bouet Airport
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
✈
Arrival
BRU
Brussels Airport
Brussels, Belgium
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€300
Long-haul flight over 3,500 km
4+ hour delay
€600
Long-haul flight over 3,500 km
✓ You are likely eligible for compensation
Brussels Airlines is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your ABJ–BRU flight was delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, you have a valid claim.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Brussels Airlines's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
Brussels Airlines ABJ–BRU: Full Compensation Guide
The Brussels Airlines route from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU) covers approximately 5,135 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €300 compensation for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Brussels Airlines, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.