[Coronavirus] Brussels Airlines extends the temporary suspension of its flights until 15 May
Originally scheduled for 20 April, Brussels Airlines now delays the restart of its operations to 15 May. "Extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary measures. The worldwide...
Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines (and Brussels Airlines for North America) create even more flexibility for their customers
All fares and prices worldwide now in principle rebookable Discount of 50 Euro for rebooking existing tickets Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are changing...
[Opinion] Why businesses like Brussels Airlines are of strategic importance for Belgium
The current coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented in the world of aviation, most - if not all - commercial passenger airlines have been severely affected...
Brussels Airlines denies rumours that it is bankrupt
Brussels Airlines strongly refutes any rumour that it is bankrupt. The airline responds to reports from the Belgian news channel LN24, which said that...
[Coronavirus] Lufthansa Group extends returnee flight schedule until 3 May
Due to the continuing travel restrictions, Lufthansa today decided to extend its returnee flight schedule, which was originally scheduled to run until 19 April,...
[Coronavirus] A group of experts examines a re-nationalisation of Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines is in virtual bankruptcy, and a high-level group of experts is looking at how to save the airline in the best possible...
[Coronavirus] A picture is worth a thousand words (part four): Brussels Airport based airlines
Following the measures imposed by different authorities, such as the negative travel advice of the Belgian authorities and the national authorities in Europe and...
[Coronavirus] Brussels Airlines extends free rebooking period until 31 August
Passengers have time until 31 August 2020 to decide on their new travel date and/or destination Discount of 50 euros for every rebooking ...
Brussels Airlines repatriates over 9,500 Belgians from 14 countries on 56 rescue flights
Given the worldwide coronavirus crisis and the request of the Belgian authorities to all Belgians on vacation to return to Belgium, Brussels Airlines is...
2019, a challenging year for Brussels Airlines marked by a net loss of 40.6 million euros, a new strategic direction and the roll-out of the turnaround plan “Reboot”
Decision on a closer embedding of Brussels Airlines in the Lufthansa Group Network Airlines. Roll-out of the turnaround plan “Reboot” targeting an 8%...
[Coronavirus] Drastic cuts in Lufthansa Group flight operations / numerous special relief flights planned and carried out
Due to entry restrictions in many countries and a collapse in demand, the Lufthansa Group was forced to make drastic cutbacks in its flight...
Brussels Airlines requests 200 million aid from the Belgian State
Brussels Airlines has decided to cancel all its flights for 4 weeks from 21 March to 19 April. The airline has requested aid from...
[Coronavirus] Brussels Airlines temporarily suspends all its flights as of 21 March until 19 April
All scheduled flights will be suspended until 19 April included. Flight schedule will be gradually decreased in the course of this week, to...
[Coronavirus] Brussels Airlines requests state aid amid weakened demand
Belgium's largest airline Brussels Airlines, member of the Lufthansa Group, has requested state aid to be able to recover from the impact of the...
Lufthansa Group Airlines continue operating to the USA, including Brussels Airlines to Washington
Chicago, Newark (New York) and Washington will still be served Special flight schedule for the USA will be available soon Flight operations to...
Brussels Airlines announces additional flight cancellations for March and a reduced timetable for April 2020, introduces temporary unemployment
The airline adapts its flight offer following national governments travel restrictions Additional flight cancellations in March Structurally reduced timetable for the month of...
[Coronavirus] Brussels Airlines suspends all its flights to and from Italy between 12 March and 3 April
Brussels Airlines has announced it will suspend all its remaining flights to and from Italy between 12 March and 3 April 2020. The decision was...
Christina Foerster is back at Brussels Airlines as co-chair with Jan Smets, former Governor of the National Bank of Belgium
Jan Smets will replace Count Etienne Davignon in May as co-Chairman of the Board of Brussels Airlines. Former airline CEO Christina Foerster is taking...
[Coronavirus] Brussels Airlines and the other Lufthansa Group airlines introduce flexible rebooking options
Extensive waiver policy for flight rebooking to offer, responding to the wishes of its customers New tickets purchased until 31 March will also...
[Coronavirus] Strong decline in demand for air travel in Europe urges Brussels Airlines to reduce its flight offer by 23% in Europe
Further flight reductions in Europe between 8 and 28 March In total, the airline reduces its flight offer within Europe by 23%. As the...