https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/brussels airlines/ Brussels Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T11:56:57+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-bringing-in-more-a320neos-to-replace-a319s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-bringing-in-more-a320neos-to-replace-a319s/ Brussels Airlines is intending to introduce three more Airbus A320neos by summer 2026, as part of a fleet-renewal programme. The decision will take the A320neo fleet of the Lufthansa Group carrier to eight. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:53:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-loft-by-brussels-airlines-and-lexus-is-europes-leading-airline-lounge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-loft-by-brussels-airlines-and-lexus-is-europes-leading-airline-lounge/ THE LOFT at Brussels Airport has been named “Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge 2024” at the prestigious World Travel Awards™ (WTA). This is the sixth, consecutive, year that the LOFT has won the award. It has done so each year since Lexus and Brussels Airlines began collaboration in 2018. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-loft-by-brussels-airlines-and-lexus-elevating-airport-lounge-experience/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/the-loft-by-brussels-airlines-and-lexus-elevating-airport-lounge-experience/ As the travel industry continues to evolve, airport lounges have become integral in shaping the overall travel experience for passengers worldwide. Among these, The Loft by Brussels Airlines and Lexus at Brussels Airport stands out as a beacon of luxury, comfort, and innovation. Nominated for Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge in the 2024 World Travel Awards, The Loft represents a collaborative effort between Brussels Airlines and Lexus to redefine the standards of airport hospitality. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:52:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/elevating-travel-experiences-the-loft-by-brussels-airlines-and-lexus-at-bru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/elevating-travel-experiences-the-loft-by-brussels-airlines-and-lexus-at-bru/ Traveling can be a tiresome and stressful experience, especially when it involves long layovers at airports. However, in recent years, airports around the world have been working to transform this perception by offering innovative and luxurious spaces designed to enhance the passenger experience. One such remarkable collaboration is between Brussels Airlines and Lexus, which has given birth to “THE LOFT” at Brussels Airport Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:37:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-a320neo-rolls-out-of-paint-shop/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-a320neo-rolls-out-of-paint-shop/ The first of five A320neos destined for Belgium’s flag carrier. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:08:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cargos-dorothea-von-boxberg-to-take-over-as-ceo-of-brussels-airli/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cargos-dorothea-von-boxberg-to-take-over-as-ceo-of-brussels-airli/ Dorothea von Boxberg is set to become the new CEO of Brussels Airlines. Subject to the pending resolution by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, Dorothea von Boxberg, who is currently Chairperson of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over in Belgium as of 15 April 2023 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 08:48:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airport-honours-airlines-and-partners-at-annual-aviation-awards-fo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airport-honours-airlines-and-partners-at-annual-aviation-awards-fo/ Last week and according to annual tradition the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards were presented. With these awards, Brussels Airport wanted to honour airlines and partners who in 2022 have excelled in the area of punctuality and performance, network development and safety and environment. 11 awards were presented during a live partner event. Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:17:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/change-on-the-swiss-board-of-directors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/change-on-the-swiss-board-of-directors/ Ashwin Bhat, Chief Commercial Officer at Lufthansa Cargo, was newly elected to the SWISS Board of Directors at the company’s annual general meeting on 23 February 2023. He succeeds Christina Foerster, who remains a member of the Lufthansa Group Executive Board and also interim CEO of Brussels Airlines. Sun, 26 Feb 2023 07:50:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-kicks-off-2023-with-first-saf-delivery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-kicks-off-2023-with-first-saf-delivery/ On January 1, the first batch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was delivered to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pipeline that supplies kerosene to Brussels Airlines and Airport will also transport SAF through the same system. Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:02:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-welcomes-new-airlines-to-t2-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-welcomes-new-airlines-to-t2-development/ As travel restrictions ease, the airport has confirmed the next airlines to move will be Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines. They follow TUI, Jet2.com and Singapore Airlines. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:51:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-adds-washington-dc-connection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-adds-washington-dc-connection/ Brussels Airlines has launched year-round flights to and from Washington, DC, to Brussels, Belgium. The new service increases the air carrier’s capacity on this important route from a seasonal flight to year-round offering. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:58:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-signs-codeshare-deal-with-brussels-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeroflot-signs-codeshare-deal-with-brussels-airlines/ Aeroflot and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to offer customers a bigger selection of flights and more flexibility when travelling between Brussels and Moscow. Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:33:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foerster-takes-place-on-lufthansa-board-following-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foerster-takes-place-on-lufthansa-board-following-overhaul/ In her new role, Christina Foerster will assume responsibility for product management, the future catering interface and marketing, including responsibility for the customer loyalty program Miles & More. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:30:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-begins-roll-out-of-a330-300-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-begins-roll-out-of-a330-300-aircraft/ The project is the most important investment in the 16-year history of the carrier and the first time that the airline will operate long-haul aircraft that are owned and not leased. Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:41:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-to-offer-stopover-programme-in-switzerland-and-belgium/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-to-offer-stopover-programme-in-switzerland-and-belgium/ Lufthansa Group is now offering two different stopover options that aim to enhance the customer’s journey and help travellers make the most of their flights and connection times. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:29:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-to-modernise-fleet-with-airbus-a330-300-acquisitions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-to-modernise-fleet-with-airbus-a330-300-acquisitions/ Between 2018 and 2019, Brussels Airlines will welcome seven Airbus A330-300 aircraft, to replace seven older A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft that are nearing the end of their leasing period. Wed, 24 May 2017 08:18:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-to-fold-brussels-airlines-into-eurowings-from-january-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-to-fold-brussels-airlines-into-eurowings-from-january-2017/ Lufthansa has confirmed it will exercise the call option for the outstanding 55 per cent of the shares it does not own in Brussels Airlines. The call option will come into effect by the end of December, with the closing of the transaction will expected at the beginning of January 2017. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:19:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-adds-india-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-adds-india-route/ Brussels Airlines is adding a new route between Belgium and Mumbai, India which will commence from March next year. The Belgian carrier confirmed that it would begin a five times weekly Brussels-Mumbai service which will be served by an Airbus A330 aircraft configured with Economy, Economy Privilege and Business class cabins. Sun, 14 Aug 2016 08:07:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-regional-expands-codeshare-deal-with-brussels-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-regional-expands-codeshare-deal-with-brussels-airlines/ bmi regional has added seven new routes to its network thanks to an agreement extending the carrier’s codeshare partnership with Brussels Airlines. Routes from the Great Britain, Northern Ireland and France will go on sale via bmi regional’s website and call centre from today. Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:53:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-postpones-full-brussels-airlines-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-postpones-full-brussels-airlines-acquisition/ The executive board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG informed the company’s supervisory board at its meeting yesterday that Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines have agreed to extend – by an additional three months – the deadline for Lufthansa to decide on the call option to fully acquire Brussels Airlines’ parent company SN Airholding. Under their existing agreement, Lufthansa was required to take this decision, through which it could acquire the remaining 55 per cent of SN Airholding by the beginning of June. Wed, 04 May 2016 09:09:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-brings-tintin-to-the-skies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-brings-tintin-to-the-skies/ Brussels Airlines and Moulinsart have unveiled something never seen before: an Airbus A320 with a livery inspired by the Belgian cartoon character Tintin. Both Belgian companies have worked several months on this unique project, based on the original drawings by the hand of Hergé. In the presence of the plane spotters and VIP guests, Brussels Airlines and Moulinsart have presented the aircraft livery they have secretly been working on for several months. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:02:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-adds-newcastle-following-codeshare-with-bmi-regional/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-adds-newcastle-following-codeshare-with-bmi-regional/ Starting 30 March, Brussels Airlines adds Newcastle to its extensive European network thanks to a codeshare partnership with bmi regional, the UK’s most punctual scheduled airline. Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-expands-its-african-flight-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-expands-its-african-flight-offer/ Brussels Airlines expandsIn the course of this year Brussels Airlines is improving its African flight offer with frequency increases to several destinations. Dakar will be offered daily instead of 4 times per week during the summer season. Also for Freetown, Cotonou and Conakry the flight offer will be extended. Thanks to partner airline Korongo Airlines, smooth connections are also possible between Lubumbashi and Mbuji-Mayi. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-expands-in-europe/ Etihad Airways continues to build its presence in Europe with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines, which will now include Brussels Airlines services to three regional French cities – Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:29:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-boosts-brussels-airlines-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-boosts-brussels-airlines-codeshare-deal/ Etihad Airways has continued to build its presence in Europe with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines, which will now include Brussels Airlines services to three regional French cities – Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:28:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austrian-airlines-launches-cooperation-with-new-star-alliance-partner-bruss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austrian-airlines-launches-cooperation-with-new-star-alliance-partner-bruss/ At the end of March 2010, with the beginning of the summer schedule, Austrian Airlines will be launching its cooperation with new Star Alliance partner airline Brussels Airlines. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:59:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance-company-plus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance-company-plus/ Star Alliance Company Plus is pleased to welcome Brussels Airlines as its 11th member. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:15:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brus/ Fourteen destinations in Africa, along with 50 European cities, are now within reach of travellers across the South West and Wales thanks to a third daily flight linking Bristol with Brussels. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:22:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-launches-third-daily-flight-from-bristol/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-launches-third-daily-flight-from-bristol/ Fourteen destinations in Africa, along with 50 European cities, are now within reach of travellers across the South West and Wales thanks to a third daily flight linking Bristol with Brussels. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:19:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ At an official ceremony held in Brussels’ historic “Grand-Place” today, the CEOs of the Star Alliance member airlines welcomed Brussels Airlines to the family. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:24:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-the-aeroplan-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-joins-the-aeroplan-program/ Aeroplan today announced the addition of Brussels Airlines to its growing roster of travel partners. As of today, Aeroplan Members can accumulate and redeem Aeroplan Miles for travel with Brussels Airlines. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:14:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-accepts-cash-ticket-as-payment-method/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-accepts-cash-ticket-as-payment-method/ Brussels Airlines, Belgium’s leading airline group, and online payment provider paysafecard group have teamed up to offer travelers a safe and easy way to pay for their flights on the Internet. Using the prepaid voucher Cash-Ticket, customers no longer have to give away credit card or bank account details to fly to a destination of their choice. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:53:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-to-offer-e-ticketing-to-galileo-agents-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brussels-airlines-to-offer-e-ticketing-to-galileo-agents-in-rwanda/ Travelport has today announced the implementation of new e-ticketing functionality with Brussels Airlines to enable approved Galileo-connected users in Rwanda to issue e-tickets on bookings made with the airline. Travelport’s Electronic Transitional Automated Ticketing (ETAT) solution allows airline approved travel agencies to issue and amend e-tickets in countries where the bank settlement plan (BSP) is not available.  ETAT both streamlines the process for travel agents and also gives the airline a cost effective, competitive advantage in the region. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:07:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081212152146771/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081212152146771/ The board of Star Alliance have voted to accept the application of Brussels Airlines to become a future member of the alliance. Brussels Airlines is the Belgian airline offering the widest choice of flights to and from the “capital” of Europe. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:21:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2008-naresh-goyal-chairman-jet-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/itb-2008-naresh-goyal-chairman-jet-airways/ Jet builds with Brussels codeshare Naresh Goyal, Founder Chairman of Jet Airways unwraps a number of key developments at the airline including a codeshare with Brussels Airlines. Interviewed at ITB 2008 for BTN. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:25:16 +0000