Brussels Airport has received an environmental permit for the first phase of Hub 3.0, a large-scale project that will prepare the airport infrastructure for the future. This permit allows Brussels Airport to officially start work on the expansion of the arrival and departure hall, the new intermo1
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Brussels Airport expects over 1 million passengers during the Christmas break
Brussels Airport expects more than 1 million passengers during the Christmas holidays. With nearly 1,060,000 passengers expected to depart and arrive (almost 3% more than last year), this is a new record for this holiday season. At the start of the holidays, on1
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1.8 million passengers at Brussels Airport in November, up by a mere 0.1% due to national industrial action
Cargo volumes up 3% to 69,000 tonnes
1.8 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport in November, up 0.1% from November 2024. National industrial actions in November had a big impact on passenger figures this month. There were no departing flights on 26 November, but there were a1
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Brussels Airport officially welcomes PMV as new indirect shareholder
The Flemish investment company PMV has completed all formalities for increasing its indirect stake in Brussels Airport Company by 39%. As of today, PMV is officially one of the airport's indirect shareholders. As announced on June 13, PMV has acquired the indirect stake in Brussels Airport he1
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Innovative projects with self-driving shuttle, multimodal journey planner and green energy for airport neighbours
Four years of Stargate at Brussels Airport with initiatives for more sustainable aviation
For four years now Brussels Airport has been the testing ground for the Stargate project that is part of the European Green Deal. The airport has a leading role in this a1
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We agree, setting off fireworks to mark the start of the New year is a great tradition. Only, near an airport, it is forbidden. Let us explain why.
As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to remind everyone of an important safety rule: setting off fireworks in the vicinity of1
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Brussels Airport expands its Asian network with the arrival of Air China in March 2026
Two new direct routes to Beijing and Chengdu, a new destination for Belgian travellers
Starting March 2026, Brussels Airport will welcome Air China. The Chinese national carrier will offer two major destinations: Beijing and Chengdu, a new destination for passengers departing from Brussels. As a1
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LATAM Airlines to open first direct passenger connection from Brussels Airport to South America in June 2026
Three weekly non-stop flights between Brussels and São Paulo
Starting in June 2026, LATAM Airlines will for the first time offer direct passenger flights between Brussels Airport and the Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo. The airline will operate three flights per week on thi1
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2.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in October, an increase of 6%
Cargo volumes grow by 25% to 81,000 tonnes
6 strike days this year cost the Belgian economy 150 million euros, 250,000 passengers affected so far
Brussels Airport welcomed 2.2 million passengers in October, an increase of 6% compared to October 2024. The autumn mid-term break in bot1
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A coffee with planespotter Florian from Kortenberg
With his camera in hand and a big smile on his face, Florian (20) from Kortenberg can be found on the Brussels Airport spotting platform almost every spare moment he has. What started as a hobby during the pandemic has grown into a true passion and a close circle of friends.
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