Brussels Airport in Zaventem is heading into one of its most dynamic years in recent memory. As first revealed by Thibault Lapers on his Mobilithib blog, Belgium’s main airport expects a busy 2026 summer season with more than 4,000 weekly flights, underpinned by a wave of new routes, new airlines and long-haul expansion.
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Satisfaction surveys outline profile and strengths of Antwerp Airport and Ostend–Bruges Airport
Passenger satisfaction surveys conducted past autumn at Antwerp International Airport (ANR) in Deurne and Ostend–Bruges Airport (OST) in Ostend confirm both the strong appeal of Belgium’s regional airports and a clear profile of their typical users. Travellers cite proximity, short walking distances and personalised service as the main reasons for choosing regional airports, with older…
ANTWERP AIRPORT | TUI Fly to run ‘winter programme’ in summer of 2026
TUI Fly will significantly scale back its operations at Antwerp International Airport (ANR) in Deurne this summer, Gazet van Antwerpen reports. The airline, which has long been the only major carrier at Antwerp Airport, will no longer fly to Ibiza in Spain, Antalya in Turkey (Türkiye) or Crete in Greece from Deurne.
Brussels Airport now connected to Beijing, Chengdu, São Paulo, Chongqin, and Sälen, but loses the Caribbean
Brussels Airport in Zaventem will further expand its long-haul offer in the coming years, with several new intercontinental destinations joining the network. From March 2026, Air China will launch direct flights from Brussels Airport to Beijing and Chengdu, adding two major Asian destinations for Belgian travellers.
REVIEW | TUI Sky2Fly Heraklion to Brussels in Fly Deluxe
As is usual my boyfriend and I gift a holiday as a birthday gift to each other. In 2025 Sam was early by gifting my ‘present’ trip to Crete in May as in late September we would be off to Japan.
Antwerp International Airport outlines ambitious growth amid financial and political challenges
Antwerp International Airport, located in Deurne, continues to face financial difficulties and political scrutiny, yet its management is pursuing a bold strategy to transform the airport into a profitable regional hub.
Antwerp International Airport sees 20% drop in passengers, 2025 unlikely to be a strong year
Antwerp International Airport in the Antwerp district of Deurne recorded a record number of passengers in the first half of last year, Gazet van Antwerpen reports. However, there was a sharp decline for the entire year as TUI Fly aircraft were grounded for more than two months. 2025 is also expected to be challenging for…
Antwerp International Airport to be renamed Antwerp City Airport
In a few months time, Antwerp International Airport (ANR) in Deurne will be rebranded to Antwerp City Airport. Since September 2024, Antwerp‘s airport has a new CEO: Bruno De Saegher (55).
REVIEW | TUIfly Fly Deluxe Málaga to Antwerp
Six days. Five overnight stays in five cities in Spain. Lunch in Paris. Stopover in Barcelona. Then Córdoba, Seville, Granada and Málaga. An Andalusia Whirlwind Tour where we visit the Mezquita and the Alhambra. We’re touring Andalusia in October 2023 to follow the trend of travelling to hot spots outside summer, as we did with…
OPINION | Travelling on a package holiday
It´s autumn 2023 both my boyfriend Sam and me have a few days off of work together. Sam would like to catch some sun and warmth before the darkness of the winter truly sets in. being November a cruise on the Mediterranean would be a bit too chilly, in Greece most interesting hotels are closed….