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.
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Brussels Airlines Celebrates Aviation Heritage: 100 years of connecting with Africa
A century ago, a pioneering flight linked Belgium and Africa. On 12 February 1925, three Belgian aviators took off on an ambitious journey from Brussels to Léopoldville (now Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo), completing the 8,000-kilometer trip in 51 days. Their journey laid the foundation for a lasting connection, one that Brussels…
REVIEW | ‘Welkom Aan Boord’ ft. Brussels Airlines shows reality of an airline
Brussels Airlines, production company Geronimo Entertainment and television station VTM are very prod of ‘Welkom Aan Boord‘ (‘Welcome On Board‘), a new reality show where ground staff, cabin crew and pilots are followed during their duty hours and on layovers. From Sunday 9 February 2025, you can watch the show on VTM and its app,…
TV | Behind the scenes at Brussels Airlines with ‘Welkom Aan Boord’ from 9 February on VTM
From Sunday 9 February 2025, VTM airs ‘Welkom Aan Boord‘ (‘Welcome On Board‘), a reality show that offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of Brussels Airlines. For the first time, camera crews were granted extensive access to Belgium’s national airline. With this program, Brussels Airlines aims to inspire people to consider a…
Brussels Airlines launches most extensive offer ever to Sub-Saharan Africa
Brussels Airlines has published its long-haul network for the summer of 2025, with more capacity to Sub-Saharan Africa than ever before. The Belgium‘s flag carrier will operate 56 weekly flights to the region, an increase of 10% compared to summer 2024. The capacity of the additional and 11th long-haul aircraft will be deployed on the…
Brussels Airlines prepares for 2024-2025 winter season, adding more sun to its destinations
This winter season Brussels Airlines adds one new destination and increases several frequencies to the sun on its medium-haul network. The airline will also add capacity to West Africa between October 2024 and March 2025.
Brussels Airlines is ready for the busy 2024 summer season
Brussels Airlines (SN) is ready for the busy 2024 summer holidays. More than 1.2 million people will travel with Belgium‘s national airline during July and August. Brussels Airlines takes several initiatives to make sure all operations run smoothly, and passengers get a top-notch customer experience.
Brussels Airlines now connects Belgium and Nairobi in Kenya
On 3 June 2024, Brussels Airlines launched a new connection, between Brussels Airport in Zaventem and Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi. Belgium and Kenya are now connected with a direct flight. “Brussels Airlines connects Nairobi to Brussels and beyond six times per week: an important milestone for the Belgian National Airline”, the press release says….
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