Ostend-Bruges Airport (OST)

Ostend-Bruges Airport reopened this Friday for passenger flights after runway renovation

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Ostend runway 08/26 renovated

After eight weeks of intensive work on runways and taxiways, Ostend-Bruges Airport will reopen its doors to passengers on Friday. TUI fly Belgium immediately gets off to a strong start.

TUI fly leads the reopening with flights to popular destinations like Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Alicante, and Malaga. CEO Eric Dumas expresses enthusiasm for providing travellers with a seamless experience.

The airport’s thorough renovation aims to ensure safe air traffic for the next two to three decades. With expanded summer offerings, including destinations like Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, the airport anticipates heightened activity.

Enhanced passenger comfort features, such as expanded parking and taxi spaces, accompany the restart. The airport’s first flights signal a smooth transition into operations, with a positive outlook for the future.

This post was published on 29 March 2024 12:27

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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