ANA and Brussels Airlines expand codeshare network for Winter 2024/25
Star Alliance members ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Brussels Airlines are set to expand their codeshare partnership for the Northern Winter 2024/25 season. Effective...
ITA Airways extends Rome-Bangkok direct flight into Summer 2025
ITA Airways will continue operating its direct Rome Fiumicino to Bangkok flight through the 2025 summer season. Originally launched in November 2024, this route...
Brussels Airlines expands year-round flights to Athens amid rising demand
Brussels Airlines has announced the expansion of its flight schedule to Greece, offering year-round services to Athens due to increased demand. Previously operating only...
Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 involved in tail strike during bounced landing
On September 24, a Brussels Airlines Airbus A320-200, registered as OO-SNF, experienced a tail strike during an attempted landing at Brussels Airport, Belgium. The...
Lufthansa fined $4 million by U.S. DOT for discriminating against Jewish passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $4 million (€3.8 million) for discriminating against 128 Jewish passengers back in May 2022, marking...
Brussels Airlines set to reveal new Belgian Icon after 50,000 public votes
Brussels Airlines has concluded public voting for its next Belgian Icon, with over 50,000 votes cast. The top five designs, chosen from 900 entries,...
Belgian Jan De Raeymaeker appointed CFO of easyJet
British low-cost airline easyJet has appointed Belgian national Jan De Raeymaeker as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from January 20. De Raeymaeker...
Eurowings expands direct flights to Dubai from Berlin, Stuttgart and new departure point Cologne/Bonn
Eurowings is enhancing its direct flight offerings to Dubai for Winter 2024/25, doubling capacity and adding more departures from Germany. Starting October 27, 2024,...
Lufthansa Group wins “Best Airline App 2024” at World Aviation Festival
The Lufthansa Group has won the prestigious "Best Airline App 2024" award at the World Aviation Festival (WAF).The app was selected from four finalists,...
Brussels Airlines flight from Dakar makes emergency landing at Vitoria Airport, Spain, due to smoke in cabin
Brussels Airlines flight SN204 from Dakar to Brussels made an emergency landing at Foronda Airport in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, early this morning after smoke was...
Eurowings cuts over 1,000 flights from Hamburg Airport in 2025 due to rising costs
Eurowings, Germany's second-largest airline, will reduce its flight offerings at Hamburg Airport by more than 1,000 flights in 2025, citing a sharp increase in...
SWISS expands pre-select meal option to Business Class on short-haul flights
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is extending its “Pre-Select” meal option to Business Class passengers on most short and medium-haul flights, allowing them to...
Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Aviation Training unveil new state-of-the-art training centre near Brussels Airport
On October 8, 2024, the Lufthansa Aviation Training Group (LAT) officially opened a new training centre near Brussels Airport, enhancing training opportunities for Brussels...
Brussels Airlines receives over 900 submissions for new Belgian icon, public voting opens
Brussels Airlines has received over 900 design submissions for its next "Belgian Icon" aircraft, showcasing the creativity of Belgians and residents.From professionals to students,...
SWISS and Helvetic Airways extend partnership for five more years, expanding fleet operations
SWISS and Helvetic Airways have extended their partnership for an additional five years, continuing their wet-lease agreement in which Helvetic operates up to 15...
Pope Francis begins apostolic journey to Luxembourg and Belgium
Pope Francis began his Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium on Thursday, on ITA Airways flight AZ4000 (the usual flight number for all papal...
Eurowings expands Winter 2024/25 schedule with new routes to Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Northern Europe
Eurowings, Germany's largest leisure airline, is significantly expanding its winter 2024/25 schedule, offering over 120 direct destinations across 37 countries.Highlights include doubled service to...
Lufthansa Airbus A320 suffers engine failure on take-off Frankfurt Airport
On 27 August, a Lufthansa Airbus A320 (registered D-AIZX) operated domestic flight LH200 from Frankfurt to Berlin, Germany. During take-off, however, the aircraft experienced...
Lufthansa Cargo introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) costs in Airfreight Surcharge starting January 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will incorporate the rising costs of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its Airfreight Surcharge (ASC) index due to...
Brussels Airlines extends COO Tilman Reinshagen’s mandate for five more years
Brussels Airlines’ SN Airholding Board has extended Tilman Reinshagen's mandate as Chief Operating Officer (COO) until 2030, recognising his leadership since joining the airline's...