Air Congo confirms launch of Brussels–Kinshasa flights, challenging Brussels Airlines monopoly
Air Congo will begin operating flights between Brussels and Kinshasa on July 1, introducing the first direct competition on the route for Brussels Airlines.
According...
Brussels Airport named Europe’s best cargo airport at AFLAS Awards
Brussels Airport has been recognised as the Best Airport in Europe at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, reaffirming its...
Brussels Airport expects record summer with 5.2 million passengers
Brussels Airport expects to welcome around 5.2 million passengers during the July-August holiday period, a 4% increase compared with last summer. The holiday rush...
Etihad strengthens Brussels presence for Winter 2026/27
As demand between Belgium and the Gulf continues to grow, Etihad Airways is adding more capacity on its Abu Dhabi–Brussels route for the Northern...
WFS expands partnership with GEODIS through new 5-year Brussels contract
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a subsidiary of SATS, has secured a five-year contract with GEODIS at Brussels Airport, strengthening an existing partnership between the...
Air Canada launches new direct Halifax–Brussels summer route
Air Canada has inaugurated a new seasonal non-stop service between Halifax and Brussels, expanding transatlantic connectivity between Atlantic Canada and Europe.
The route, which launched...
Brussels Airport tests world-first mobile air filter to cut tarmac emissions
Brussels Airport and Safran Aero Boosters will begin a three-month trial of a large mobile air filtration system designed to reduce fine and ultrafine...
Brussels Airport and Safran expand LEAP engine maintenance hub with new industrial “Module Factory”
Brussels Airport and aerospace group Safran have launched construction of a major new maintenance facility dedicated to aircraft engine modules, marking a significant expansion...
Emirates restores double-daily Brussels–Dubai service with upgraded Boeing 777s
Emirates has resumed operating two daily flights between Brussels and Dubai, increasing capacity and offering passengers greater flexibility and connectivity through its global network.
Both...
Aviapartner wildcat strike disrupts operations at Brussels Airport
A wildcat strike by ground handling agent Aviapartner is disrupting air traffic this Monday morning, June 15. Around 15 flights have been affected, with...
Brussels Region launches legal action over intensified airport approach route
The Brussels-Capital Region has decided to take legal action against the heavy use of the RNP-07 aircraft approach route serving Brussels Airport, arguing that...
Brussels Airport opens Café Artois, showcasing Belgian beer culture in new pre-security venue
Avolta has opened Café Artois at Brussels Airport, introducing a new permanent hospitality concept that highlights Belgian beer culture and local gastronomy in the...
Brussels Airport passenger growth continues despite disruptions, cargo surges 12%
Brussels Airport welcomed nearly 2.3 million passengers in May 2026, a 3.2% increase compared with May 2025, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle...
Brussels Airlines extends Tel Aviv suspension until end of July
Brussels Airlines has confirmed that it will not resume flights between Brussels and Tel Aviv before 31 July 2026, despite plans by other airlines...
New EU border controls cause lengthy queues at Brussels Airport
Passengers at Brussels Airport faced significant delays on Monday, with some non-EU arrivals waiting up to four hours at passport control and departing passengers...
Emirates launches cabin crew recruitment drive in Belgium with June open days in Brussels and Antwerp
Emirates is actively recruiting new cabin crew members in Belgium as the airline continues to expand its global network and staffing needs.The Dubai-based carrier...
Brussels Airport to get daily early-morning night train connections from Bruges and Ghent
Travellers flying from Brussels Airport will soon have much better public transport options for early-morning departures. The Belgian rail operator SNCB/NMBS has announced that,...
Brussels Airlines Airbus A330 carries Belgium’s Red Devils to World Cup base in Seattle
Belgium's national football team, the Red Devils, are set to depart for the United States on Monday afternoon ahead of the FIFA World Cup,...
Brussels Airlines launches Tanzania service, strengthening European tourism links
Brussels Airlines has inaugurated direct flights between Belgium and Tanzania, adding a new European gateway for one of Africa's leading tourism destinations and strengthening...
Brussels Airport breaks ground on sustainable logistics hub to support cargo growth
Brussels Airport has officially launched construction of a new 14,000-square-metre logistics facility in its cargo zone, marking another step in the airport’s ongoing efforts...