Brussels Airlines adds Kilimanjaro to its African network in summer 2026
Brussels Airlines will launch flights to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, starting June 3, 2026, further expanding its strong African network. The new route will operate twice...
Train service to Brussels Airport reduced in November and December for major rail works
Passengers travelling to Brussels Airport-Zaventem by train in November and December should expect service disruptions due to major railway maintenance, Infrabel announced.
The infrastructure manager...
THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines wins 7th consecutive “Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge” award ahead of major renovation
THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus has once again been named “Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge” at the World Travel Awards 2025, marking its...
New EU Entry-Exit System causes three-hour queues for non-EU travellers at Brussels Airport
The rollout of the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System (EES) has led to major delays at Brussels Airport, where some non-EU passengers reported waiting...
Brussels Airport expands winter network to 135 destinations, welcomes Smartwings and new routes to China and Sweden
Brussels, 15 October 2025 – Brussels Airport will offer 135 direct destinations this winter season, including two new routes to Sälen (Sweden) and Chongqing...
DHL celebrates 40 years at Brussels Airport with book launch and staff festivities
DHL is marking 40 years of continuous operations at Brussels Airport, making it the only airline to have flown to the Zaventem airport uninterruptedly...
TUI inaugurates solar farm at Brussels Airport, powering over half of its headquarters’ energy needs
TUI has inaugurated a new solar installation within the Brussels Airport perimeter, marking a pioneering achievement in renewable energy use in an airport environment....
Brussels Airport opens Brucargo Central, a €70 million sustainable logistics hub
Brussels Airport has inaugurated Brucargo Central, an 83,500 m² logistics redevelopment that boosts storage capacity by 30% and sets new standards for sustainability and...
Brussels Airport prepares for new EU border control system (EES)
As of 12 October 2025, Europe will begin introducing the Entry-Exit System (EES), a new digital border control system for non-EU (third-country) travellers entering...
TUI flight from Brussels to Cape Verde resumes after emergency landing in Gran Canaria
TUI fly Belgium flight TB2031 from Brussels Airport to Boa Vista and Sal, Cape Verde, operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered OO-TMZ, made an...
Brussels Airport passenger growth slowed by cyberattack, cargo soars 11%
Brussels Airport handled 2.3 million passengers in September 2025, a 1% increase year-on-year. Growth was limited by a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, which disrupted...
Flemish Government gains control of Brussels Airport after Competition Authority approval
The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has approved the Flemish sovereign wealth fund PMV’s acquisition of a majority stake in Brussels Airport Company, making the...
Avion Express Airbus A320, operating a Transavia flight, safely returns to Brussels Airport
On the morning of Monday, 6 October, an Avion Express Airbus A320 (registered LY-MLK), operating flight HV9009 on behalf of Transavia, departed Brussels Airport...
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Brussels–Berlin flight at Brussels Airport
A bomb threat targeting Brussels Airlines flight SN2581 to Berlin (to be operated by airBaltic A220-300 registered YL-ABB) prompted a full evacuation at...
Brussels Airport to cancel all departing flights on 14 October due to national industrial action
Brussels Airport has announced that all departing passenger flights scheduled for Tuesday, 14 October, will be cancelled due to national industrial action. The disruption...
Hainan Airlines launches direct Brussels–Chongqing route to boost EU–China connectivity
Hainan Airlines will open a new direct flight between Brussels (BRU) and Chongqing (CKG) starting November 22, 2025, further expanding its Belgium–China network. The...
easyJet expands its winter schedule from Bordeaux Airport, including new Brussels route
For the holiday season, easyJet announces it is expanding its offerings from Bordeaux-Mérignac. The airline, which holds a 36% market share at the airport,...
Hainan Airlines solidifies Brussels as key European gateway amidst ambitious expansion
Hainan Airlines is demonstrating a robust commitment to its European network, with Brussels Airport (BRU) emerging as a pivotal hub for its ambitious expansion...
Brussels Airport to accelerate rollout of new check-in system after cyberattack on Collins Aerospace software
Brussels Airport will begin the gradual rollout of a new check-in and boarding system from Monday, 29 September, in response to the cyberattack that...
After cyberattack on major European airports: UK arrest made, delays continue
European airports are still working to restore normal operations after a ransomware cyberattack on Collins Aerospace systems last week disrupted check-in and boarding processes...