Autumn 2025. We – Sam and Danny, Michel and Wille, and Timothy – are travelling to Japan for a quite classic tour of the Land of the Rising Sun. We are flying separately as we used miles. On the planning: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Osaka, and Expo 2025, Hiroshima, Himeji, Miyajima, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Hakone, and…
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Brussels Airlines welcomes new Star Chef Glenn Verhasselt from two-Michelin-star restaurant Sir Kwinten
Brussels Airlines is once again bringing a piece of Belgium to the skies and is proud to announce its new Star Chef: Glenn Verhasselt, chef at the two Michelin-starred restaurant Sir Kwinten in Lennik.
No cancellations at Brussels Airlines due to software updates Airbus
“After careful assessment, only a limited number of aircraft in the Brussels Airlines fleet is impacted by the Airbus software-issues”, SN spokesperson Nico Cardone updates the press on 29 November 2025. “Most of them have already received the necessary maintenance during last night. Some more aircraft will be undergoing the updates today during the day….
Brussels Airlines assessing impact of global Airbus A320 software issue – operations continue as normal
Brussels Airlines has confirmed it is evaluating the potential impact of a global software glitch affecting Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Belgium‘s dedicated airline, which operates 35 aircraft from the A320 family, issued the following statement on Friday evening:
Brussels Airlines adds Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, to its network: “the perfect gateway to discover UNESCO treasures in East Africa”
Brussels Airlines announced a new destination in its long-haul network: Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. As of 3 June 2026, Kilimanjaro will be served twice a week. Kilimanjaro is the perfect destination for leisure travelers looking to explore Sub-Saharan Africa and further strengthens Brussels Airlines’ position as the leading carrier for the region.
The Loft by Brussels Airlines and Lexus business class lounge receives prestigious award before it closes for an extensive make-over
At the World Travel Awards in Cagliari in Sardinia, Italy, The Loft by Brussels Airlines and Lexus at Brussels Airport was named ‘Leading Airline Lounge in Europe‘. It’s for the 7th time in a row that this lounge receives the prestigious award, shortly before it will close – for an extensive renewal.
Brussels Airlines adds five more Airbus 320neo aircraft to its fleet
The Board of Directors of Brussels Airlines has approved the addition of five brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft to the fleet, bringing the total number of this next-generation aircraft to 13. This investment underlines Brussels Airlines’ commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, enhancing the passenger experience, and growing sustainably and profitably.
Brussels Airlines carried nearly 2 million passengers this summer
Brussels Airlines reports a strong 2025 summer season, having transported over 1.9 million passengers on almost 13,000 flights in July and August, a 12% increase compared to 2024. The addition of more aircraft to the fleet enabled the airline to expand capacity and meet high demand.
Brussels Airlines notes increasing demand for destinations with cooler temperatures, such Evenes (Norway), Edinburgh (Scotland) and Bilbao (Spain)
Brussels Airlines notes an increasing demand for destinations with lower temperatures in summer months. Belgium‘s national airline transports 12% more passengers to Scandinavia, compared to 2024.
Brussels Airlines celebrates twenty years of women in Maintenance and Engineering
Twenty years ago, Brussels Airlines proudly welcomed its first fully licensed female technician to its maintenance facilities. Carolien Sterckx began her career in the early 2000s and officially became licensed in August, 2005.