Starting February 6, tune in to RTL-TVI for ‘Bienvenue à Bord‘, a reality show offering an exclusive look at the daily operations of Brussels Airlines. Some testimonials are drawn from the Dutch-speaking ‘Welkom aan boord‘, some are original recordings for the francophone audience.
Camera crews were granted extensive access to Belgium’s national airline and followed colleagues from the airport to the maintenance hangar and high up in the air. With this program, Brussels Airlines aims to inspire people to consider a career in aviation.
Preparing to get back at work as a Purser after an 18-month maternity break, managing the temporary loss of GPS-signals in the cockpit, or handling a very busy boarding for a flight to Lomé and Accra: viewers will discover all this and much more soon in Brussels Airlines’ own reality show.
From February 6, Brussels Airlines and RTL will show what really happens behind the scenes at the airline. Over several months, production company Geronimo Entertainment followed Dorian, Sabrina, Aurélie, Marc, Elisabeth, Seynebou and many more Brussels Airlines’ employees on the ground and in the air. The six-episode series will air every Friday evening at 7.50pm on RTL and will also be available on RTLplay.
“Working for an airline continues to spark the imagination. At the same time, many people still don’t realize everything that needs to happen for an aircraft to take off and bring our passengers to their holiday destination, a business meeting, or reunite them with loved ones. There are countless links in the chain, and every single one is crucial. We are proud to once again showcase portraits of passionate colleagues who go above and beyond – through good times and challenging moments – to make a real difference”, Wencke Lemmes, Head of Customer Experience, Product & Marketing, Brussels Airlines, says.
“For years, the aviation sector and airlines have evoked images of freedom, discovery, happiness and an escape from the daily routine, but also of reunions and moments that truly matter. So when the ‘Bienvenue à Bord’ project was presented to us, we immediately came on board and began discussions to adapt the format for the French‑speaking audience, ensuring it aligned with our identity and integrated naturally into our programming.We quickly discovered a shared DNA between our values, our needs and those of Brussels Airlines. What we wanted to highlight were, first and foremost, the local heroes who are so dear to us, as well as strong stories that captivate, connect, raise questions and move people”, Laurent Toussaint, Unscripted Manager en charge des divertissements et de l’infotainment, RTL Belgique, says.
In ‘Bienvenue à Bord’, viewers get an inside look at the everyday work of ground staff, aircraft technicians, cabin crew and pilots. With the series, Brussels Airlines wants to spark interest in aviation careers. Anyone eager to explore opportunities can find more information on the Brussels Airlines job site.
Brussels Airlines news
- BELGIUM | Brussels Airlines set to launch new ‘Belgian Icon’ livery on 12 February.
- Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Group will roll-out free high-speed Wi-Fi, together with Starlink: free Wi-Fi coming up across all travel classes, across the entire fleet.
- Brussels Airlines introduces African-inspired meal options on flights from sub-Saharan Africa to Brussels.
- Brussels Airlines opens pop-up lounge for premium passengers during The Loft renovation: a brand-new lounge is scheduled to open by the end of summer 2026.
- Brussels Airlines welcomes new Star Chef Glenn Verhasselt from two-Michelin-star restaurant Sir Kwinten.
- No cancellations at Brussels Airlines due to software updates Airbus.
- Brussels Airlines adds Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, to its network: “the perfect gateway to discover UNESCO treasures in East Africa”.
- Brussels Airlines adds five more Airbus 320neo aircraft to its fleet.
- Brussels Airlines carried nearly 2 million passengers this summer.
- Brussels Airlines notes increasing demand for destinations with cooler temperatures, such Evenes (Norway), Edinburgh (Scotland) and Bilbao (Spain).
- Brussels Airlines celebrates twenty years of women in Maintenance and Engineering.
- Brussels Airlines launch customer for new Virtual Reality pilot training within Lufthansa Group: Lufthansa Aviation Training and Airbus developed new software to enhance pilot trainings.
- Brussels Airlines expects strong summer 2025 with boosted capacity.
- Brussels Airlines set to transport 1 million passengers during Easter and spring 2025 holiday season.
- Brussels Airlines enhances long-haul Business Class experience.
- Brussels Airlines unveils ‘Atomium’: the newest Belgian Icon and brings yet another little piece of Belgium in the air.
- Brussels Airlines, Beobank and Mastercard launch credit cards with exclusive benefits.
- Brussels Airlines Celebrates Aviation Heritage: 100 years of connecting with Africa.
- REVIEW | ‘Welkom Aan Boord’ ft. Brussels Airlines shows reality of an airline.
- Brussels Airlines launches ‘A little piece of Belgium in the air’ campaign.
- Brussels Airlines will welcome 3 more A320neo aircraft in the fleet by summer 2026.
- Brussels Airlines launches most extensive offer ever to Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Brussels Airlines expands in summer 2025: more seats, higher frequencies and over 300 extra jobs.
- Brussels Airlines Training Centre.
- Brussels Airlines switches from AmEx to Mastercard and Beobank to earn Miles & More.
- Brussels Airlines prepares for 2024-2025 winter season, adding more sun to its destinations.
- Brussels Airlines expands its fleet and invests in new cabin interior.
- Brussels Airlines pleased with its punctuality during 2024 summer holiday season.
- Brussels Airlines’ new Belgian Icon livery to be more Belgian than ever: public gets to vote.
- Brussels Airlines wins prestigious wine awards.
- Brussels Airlines is ready for the busy 2024 summer season.
- Brussels Airlines now connects Belgium and Nairobi in Kenya.
- Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa present four ‘Yes to Europe’ aircraft in Brussels.
- World premiere: Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland present aircraft with augmented reality in new livery.
- Brussels Airlines sees increase of leisure travellers in business class.
- Brussels Airlines’ The Loft wins Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge award for the sixth time in a row.
- Brussels Airlines drops new uniforms and more inclusive style guide.
- Brussels Airlines’ first Airbus A320neo performs its maiden flight to Vienna.
- Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland party flights to use 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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