Important step towards innovative and sustainable mobility at the airport
On 29 November, Brussels Airport launched a pilot project to test the use of an electric, self-driving shuttle at the airport— a first for Belgium. The shuttle will operate entirely autonomously, transport1
Read more
2.1 million passengers at Brussels Airport in October - Almost 65,000 tonnes of freight transported
More than 2.1 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in October. An increase of 5% compared to the same month in 2023. The autumn mid-term break at the end of the month saw an increase in passenger numbers during that period. The national action of the security sector on 1 October, on1
Read more
142 direct winter destinations from Brussels Airport during the winter season
Three new destinations and two new airlines
This winter, travellers flying from Brussels Airport will have a choice of no fewer than 142 direct destinations. Around 1,500 passenger flights will depart from the airport each week. In addition to the traditional winter destinations avai1
Read more
Brussels Airport achieves Level 4+ in the ACI EUROPE’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
A significant recognition of its carbon reduction efforts
Brussels Airport has achieved Level 4+ accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, an independent initiative by the Airport Council International (ACI) that evaluates and certifies airports based on their CO2 emissi1
Read more
More than 2.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in September - Almost 59,000 tonnes of freight transported
Passenger numbers: +5% compared to September 2023
Brussels Airport welcomed 2,250,282 passengers in September, an increase of 5% compared to September 2023. The airport experienced 6% growth across the first three quarters of this year (the period January to September), with 18 million passenger1
Read more
Brussels Airport upgrades its baggage system and invests in more efficient and ergonomic infrastructure
Brussels Airport will continue to upgrade its baggage system in the coming years. After recent investments to upgrade baggage security screening to the latest standards, Brussels Airport is now investing in new baggage sorting systems, loading zones, and storage areas. The new system will be more1
Read more
Brussels Airport and skeyes begin demonstration flights with steeper and innovative approach trajectories
Brussels Airport and air navigation service provider (ANSP) skeyes will commence demonstration flights as part of the HERON project from 1st October. The aim of these flights is to assess whether landings with a steeper approach than usual could offer benefits in terms of reducing noise impact fo1
Read more
HIVA-KU Leuven presents first post-Covid labour market study on the airport
With nearly 85,000 direct and indirect jobs, of which 79% are full-time, and significant interregional labour mobility, Brussels Airport continues to be a powerful employment hub.
Brussels Airport remains one of the largest and most attractive employers in the country. This is confirmed by1
Read more
With 4.9 million passengers, Brussels Airport records 6% growth for summer holidays compared with 2023
Over 117,300 tonnes of freight transported in July and August
Brussels Airport's growth trend in passenger traffic continued in August, with over 2.4 million passengers travelling through the airport (+7% vs. 2023). This figure is comparable to that for July. In total, the airport welc1
Read more
LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport
As of 27 October, the Latin American airline LATAM Cargo will triple the number of flights to Brussels Airport, from four to twelve per week. Brussels Airport will thus become LATAM Cargo's main European transport hub. The flights will be operated by a Boeing 767F. The aircraft will mainly sh1
Read more