Brussels Airlines News

Elevating Travel Experiences: THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus at Brussels Airport
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

Brussels Airlines’ A320neo Rolls Out Of Paint Shop
The first of five A320neos destined for Belgium’s flag carrier.

Lufthansa Cargo’s Dorothea von Boxberg to take over as CEO of Brussels Airlines
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

Brussels Airport honours airlines and partners at annual Aviation Awards for 2022 excellence
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.