✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Alicante
→ Brussels
Vueling Airlines · 1,458 km · Max €250 compensation
Departure
ALC
Alicante International Airport
Alicante, Spain
✈
Arrival
BRU
Brussels Airport
Brussels, Belgium
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€250
Short-haul flight under 1,500 km
4+ hour delay
€250
Short-haul flight under 1,500 km
✓ You are likely eligible for compensation
Vueling Airlines is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your ALC–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 Vueling 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.
Vueling Airlines ALC–BRU: Full Compensation Guide
The Vueling Airlines route from Alicante International Airport (ALC) to Brussels Airport (BRU) covers approximately 1,458 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €250 compensation for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Vueling 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.