5.2 million passengers will travel via Brussels Airport in July and August 2026, 4% more than last year. The summer holiday is traditionally the peak season at the airport, with the holiday rush starting as early as Friday 26 June.
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Brussels Airlines offers fresh food from Belgian brand Bon
As of June 2026, Brussels Airlines will have fresh handmade sandwiches for sale from Belgian food-brand Bon on all short- and medium-haul flights in Economy Class. Bon is a young, dynamic and qualitative Belgian brand with ambitious growth plans. Over 450,000 Bon sandwiches will fly across Europe per year.
Lufthansa Group confident in summer fuel supply
The Lufthansa Group has moved to reassure travellers ahead of the summer season, stating that jet fuel supply is stable across its network. Dieter Vranckx, chief commercial officer, confirmed that the group’s six European hubs – Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome – as well as its global operations, face no immediate risk of…
VIDEO | Brussels Airlines unveils cinematic new safety video directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah: ‘Safety Heist’
Brussels Airlines premieres a new onboard safety video created in collaboration with internationally acclaimed Belgian directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Blending cinematic storytelling with essential safety instructions, the film spices one of air travel’s most familiar moments with humor and visual flair.
Brussels Airlines has fuel for at least next 4 to 6 weeks
Brussels Airlines has received assurances from its fuel suppliers that kerosene deliveries are secured for the next four to six weeks, CEO Dorothea von Boxberg announced on Wednesday. The airline has hedged 80% of its kerosene, locking in prices and shielding itself from recent price spikes. This strategy provides a competitive edge, particularly over United…
Brussels Airlines & Lufthansa Group end free hand luggage on short- and medium-haul flights
Brussels Airlines, alongside its sister carriers within the Lufthansa Group, is set to introduce a new fare structure that will see the end of free hand luggage on short- and medium-haul flights. The new Economy Basic fare will include only one personal item, such as a laptop bag or small rucksack, with passengers required to…
Lufthansa Group cuts summer flights to save fuel amid rising costs
The Lufthansa Group is reducing its summer flight schedule by nearly one percent in available seat kilometres (ASK), citing soaring jet fuel prices and a strategic shift to consolidate its European network.
Brussels Airlines takes ice cream brand Ralph & Roxy’s from Leuven around the world
All passengers on long-haul flights of Brussels Airlines will now receive Ralph & Roxy‘s ice creams on board. Philippe Bogaert, who until recently produced ice cream as a hobby, can thus make the leap to a professional career as an ice cream producer. With the collaboration, the airline aims to highlight an authentic, small-scale Belgian…
Brussels Airlines adds extra flights across Europe this summer as Belgian airline notes increasing demand for travel within Europe
Brussels Airlines notes increased demand for travel within Europe and is therefore adding approximately 170 flights to several European destinations this summer. In parallel, Brussels Airlines also sees strong demand for leisure destinations in Africa and adds capacity to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during the winter season.
ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance.