Ostend-Bruges Airport receives new environmental permit
Flemish Environment Minister Jo Brouns has granted Ostend-Bruges Airport a new environmental permit, allowing it to continue operating under a defined set of conditions....
Ryanair diversion to Ostend raises questions over responsibility for Charleroi curfew breach
A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Milan Bergamo to Brussels South Charleroi has challenged the airline's explanation for the diversion of the service...
Secret deal commits Flanders to subsidise Antwerp and Ostend airports until 2039
A confidential agreement between the Flemish government and French airport operator Egis has revealed that Flanders has committed to subsidising Antwerp and Ostend airports...
Flemish government cuts regional airport subsidies by up to 27% in new funding agreement
The Flemish government has reached an agreement on the future of its regional airports, significantly reducing public subsidies while ruling out airport closures.
Under the...
Belgium’s regional airports and skeyes join forces to boost sustainable operations
Belgian air navigation service provider skeyes and the Flemish regional airports of Kortrijk-Wevelgem, Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges are strengthening their cooperation on sustainability through the...
Flanders seeks to reduce subsidies for regional airports as long-term future comes under scrutiny
The Flemish government is preparing to gradually reduce public subsidies for Antwerp Airport, Ostend-Bruges Airport and Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport, raising fresh questions about the long-term...
Ostend-Bruges Airport unveils upgraded dining area and expanded VIP lounge ahead of summer rush
Ostend-Bruges Airport has completed a major refurbishment of its food and beverage area and VIP lounge, aiming to enhance passenger comfort ahead of the...
Ostend-Bruges Airport upgrades passenger experience with new hospitality area and expanded VIP lounge
Ostend-Bruges Airport has unveiled a fully renovated hospitality zone and an expanded VIP lounge ahead of the summer holiday season, reinforcing its focus on...
Second air traffic controllers strike in one day grounds flights at Belgian airports; passengers urged not to come to the airport
Belgian air traffic controllers have launched a second industrial action on Tuesday, June 2nd, disrupting flight operations at airports across the country just hours...
First fully electric cargo aircraft lands at Ostend-Bruges airport, Belgium
Ostend-Bruges Airport welcomed a fully electric cargo aircraft for the first time this weekend, marking a milestone for both the airport and the future...
Belgian airports unite to digitise air cargo customs processes
Brussels Airport, Liege Airport, and Ostend-Bruges Airport are launching a joint initiative to standardise and digitise customs procedures for air cargo operations across Belgium....
Ryanair flight diverted to Ostend, passengers left without assistance
Passengers on Sunday's Ryanair flight FR3659 from Milan Bergamo to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Boeing 737-800 registered 9H-QCH) were left stranded overnight after their...
Ostend-Bruges Airport environmental permit annulled, uncertainty ahead
The Council for Permit Disputes ("Raad voor Vergunningsbetwistingen") has annulled the environmental permit for Ostend-Bruges International Airport, intensifying an already long-running conflict over noise...
Ostend-Bruges Airport boosts Summer offer as TUI fly Belgium expands direct flights
Ostend-Bruges Airport is preparing for the summer season with an expanded leisure network, driven by a 5.3% increase in capacity from TUI fly Belgium...
Unions raise alarm over potential restructuring and job losses at Antwerp and Ostend airports
Trade unions are voicing growing concern over possible restructuring at Antwerp (Deurne) Airport and Ostend-Bruges Airport after internal documents linked to airport operator Egis...
Ostend-Bruges Airport surpasses 400,000 passengers and delivers growth across passenger and cargo operations in 2025
Ostend-Bruges Airport closed 2025 with strong operational and financial results, welcoming 404,076 passengers, up 15% year-on-year and marking the first time passenger numbers exceeded...
Farmers’ protest disrupts cargo operations at Ostend-Bruges Airport
Ostend-Bruges Airport has expressed understanding for a farmers’ protest taking place at and around the airport, while regretting its temporary impact on freight operations....
TUI flight to Ostend delayed by more than 32 hours after technical issue, passengers stranded in Malaga
Passengers on TUI flight TB1072 from Malaga, Spain, to Ostend-Bruges Airport have been delayed for more than 32 hours due to a technical issue...
Passenger survey highlights regional strength of Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges airports
A recent passenger satisfaction survey conducted at Antwerp Airport and Ostend-Bruges Airport confirms the strong appeal of Belgium’s regional airports, particularly for their proximity,...
Operator of Antwerp and Ostend airports still awaiting €9.5 million in Flemish subsidies
The operator of Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges airports, the French company Egis, is still waiting for €9.5 million in outstanding subsidies from the Flemish government....