Ryanair started a partnership with Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Charleroi Métropole with the goal to promote tourism in Charleroi region – it is a part of Ryanair’s Try Somewhere New campaign.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport welcomed more than 8 million air passengers in 2018. According to the airport visitors numbers and ongoing growth, it is obvious that the airport is keen to offer travellers the chance to explore Charleroi Métropole.
What is Ryanair’s Try Somewhere New project about?
Ryanair launched a promotional video about Charleroi Métropole, inviting tourists to Charleroi. The advertising campaign includes not only video but also a series of articles and a press trip with bloggers from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Ryanair organizes more travel promotion campaigns – it is a part of Ryanair’s Try Somewhere New series project. These travel directions, top tips and guidance are for tourists who desire to examine the cities and territories around Ryanair’s destinations in Europe and others.
Can you get delayed or cancelled flight compensation travelling from Brussels South Charleroi Airport?
Yes, you can receive up to 600 euro flight compensation, when your flight is scheduled from Brussels South Charleroi Airport no matter what airlines you travel with. However, there is an exception – the airline must be responsible for the flight delay or cancellation. This means that the flight can’t be delayed or cancelled due to extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather conditions, political unrest, airport or other strikes. Airline strikes do not fall into extraordinary circumstances – you have the right to receive flight delay compensation in these cases.
What are your rights if Ryanair flight is delayed?
If you arrive at your final destination 3 or more hours late and delayed flight is Ryanair fault, you have the right to receive flight delay compensation. Otherwise, all you can receive is Ryanair catering service, such as food, drink, telephone or hotel accommodation in case of overnight delay, when your flight is delayed 2 or more hours depending on the flight distance.