EU261 / UK261 · No win, no fee
SN6408 flight compensation
Brussels Airlines flight SN6408 is a scheduled service operating from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Check your SN6408 flightQuick facts
- Flight number
- SN6408
- Airline
- SN
- ICAO airline code
- BEL
- Origin airport
- Amílcar Cabral International Airport
- Destination airport
- Lisbon Airport
- Distance category
- Medium-haul
- EU261 protection
- Yes
- UK261 protection
- No
- Aircraft
- A21N
- Schedule snapshot
- 2 Sept 2026, 01:15 – 2 Sept 2026, 05:10
About SN6408
Passengers travelling on Brussels Airlines flight SN6408 between Espargos and Lisbon may be entitled to compensation if the flight was delayed, cancelled or heavily disrupted.
How much compensation can you receive?
Passengers on SN6408 may be entitled to compensation depending on the route, disruption and final arrival delay.
Passenger rights under EU261
Passengers on SN6408 may be protected by EU261 when the flight is delayed, cancelled or disrupted.
When are you entitled to compensation?
Eligible passengers travelling on SN6408 may receive compensation when the disruption was within the airline's control and the legal requirements for the Espargos to Lisbon route are met.
SN6408 compensation statistics
The statistics below summarise the passenger-rights framework that may apply to SN6408.
Per passenger under EU261.
Arrival delay normally required.
Applies on eligible European flights.
What happens after you submit your claim?
Once your SN6408 claim has been submitted, FlightClaimly guides you through the compensation process.
- 1
Submit your claim
You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.
- 2
FlightClaimly reviews the case
We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.
- 3
The airline responds
The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.
- 4
You receive your payout
If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.
How the claim process works
- 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
- 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
- 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
- 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
- 5Upload your supporting documents.
- 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.
Common SN6408 disruption types
- ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
- ✓ Flight cancelled
- ✓ Missed connection
- ✓ Denied boarding
- ✓ Technical problems
- ✓ Operational disruption
- ✓ Crew shortage
- ✓ Strike
- ✓ Bad weather
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight?
Yes. If your flight arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control, you may be entitled to compensation under EU261 or UK261.
How much compensation can I receive?
Depending on the flight distance and the circumstances, you may be entitled to €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.
What documents do I need?
Usually your booking confirmation or boarding pass is enough to get started. In some cases we may request additional documentation.
How long does the claim process take?
Every airline is different. Some claims are resolved within a few weeks, while others may take several months if they are disputed.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. FlightClaimly works on a no win, no fee basis. You only pay if we successfully recover compensation for you.
- Brussels Airlines (SN)
- Espargos (SID) → Lisbon (LIS)
- approx. 2,795 km · Medium-haul (1,500–3,500 km)
- €400 (EU261) or £350 (UK261), depending on the airline · EU261 or UK261 depending on the airline · A21N · Brussels Airport (BRU)
SN 6408 (SN6408) is sold by Brussels Airlines. On a codeshare another airline may operate the flight, and the operating airline determines which rules apply.
SN6408 departs from Cape Verde and lands in Portugal. If Brussels Airlines also operates the flight, EU261 may apply, as Brussels Airlines is an EU airline. If another airline operates it, that airline decides.
With about 2,795 km between SID and LIS (medium-haul (1,500–3,500 km)), compensation may be €400 (EU261) or £350 (UK261), depending on the airline, if you are entitled to it. All amounts
Does EU261 apply to Brussels Airlines flight SN 6408?
It depends on the operating airline. If Brussels Airlines operates the flight, EU261 may apply, as Brussels Airlines is an EU airline.
Who operates Brussels Airlines flight SN 6408?
In our data, Brussels Airlines is the airline selling SN6408. Who actually operates the flight is shown on your ticket or booking confirmation.
Was SN 6408 part of a connecting flight? How is compensation calculated?
Your booking shows this, not the flight number. If SN6408 was part of a connecting journey on one booking, distance is counted from the first departure airport to the final destination, and the delay is counted on arrival at the final destination. The distance band (short-, medium- or long-haul) follows that distance and may then differ from this leg (€400 (EU261) or £350 (UK261), depending on the airline).