Growth in air freight volumes continues with a strong 33% increase
Rollout of Digital Green Lane for digitisation of cargo processes
In May, Brussels Airport welcomed 405,000 passengers, down 82% on May 2019, but a first increase in passenger numbers co1
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Belgian celebs jump for joy on Brussels Airport’s 60th anniversary
To mark its 60th anniversary celebrations, Brussels Airport has called on various Belgian celebrities who are recognised beyond Belgium’s borders to launch its new nationwide campaign in our major cities. Pierre Marcolini, Kevin Borlée, Elodie Ouédraogo, Pascale Naessens and Bla1
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Brussels Airport further expands service delivery to and working relationship with the pharmaceutical industry
Europe’s preferred airport for the carriage of temperature-sensitive products, Brussels Airport is continuing to invest in the range of tailored services and products it delivers to the pharmaceutical sector as one of the country’s key industries. The airport is offering the industry ne1
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Limited impact of coronavirus on the February passenger numbers, the next few months look set to be more challenging.
Brussels Airport is continuing to inform, sensitise and prepare all players at the airport.
In February, Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.7 passengers, up 6% rise on February 2019. However, this result should be put in perspective, in amongst other things because of the shift of the mid1
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Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines and TUI are ready to safely resume air travel
As of the 15th of June, international travel will again be possible. Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines and TUI are looking forward to the restart and are ready to welcome passengers and have them travel in the safest and most comfortable conditions. Both at the airport and on board the necessary1
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60% fewer passengers and 14.6% less cargo in March
Brussels Airport remains open to connect Belgium to the rest of the world under the safest conditions
In March, fewer than 800,000 passengers travelled via Brussels Airport. A considerable drop compared to nearly 2 million passengers in March 2019. The coronavirus caused numbers to drop week after1
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Nearly 2.5 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in September
In September, Brussels Airport welcomed nearly 2.5 million passengers, an increase of 1.8% on September 2018. Cargo transport fell sharply by 12.3% compared to the same month last year, because of the continued economic uncertainty.
Passengers
In September, 2,488,142 passengers passed through Bru1
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Belgium launches digital customs platform – BE-GATE simplifies e-commerce
As a large European foreign trade hub, Belgium wants to significantly simplify the import and export of goods. The innovative BE-GATE customs platform was developed for this purpose and officially launched on 6 June. The portal, which was specially designed for the growth market of e-commerce, serv1
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Brussels Airport pleased with return to work at Aviapartner
Brussels Airport has taken note of the agreement reached between Aviapartner’s management and the company’s trade unions. The agreement has been reached after more than 6 days of strike. 960 flights handled by Aviapartner were cancelled, affecting close to 115,000 travellers. The i1
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Aviato, the new employment agency at Brussels Airport
The new offices of Aviato , formerly Brussels Airport House, were inaugurated during a convivial ceremony in the presence of all the partners involved in the initiative and a number of illustrious guests. New offices, a new identity and a new strategy to meet the new employment challenges at the Br1
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