Airlines across Europe are criticising Belgium’s latest flight tax hike, warning it will raise ticket prices and weaken the country’s connectivity. The government expects millions in revenue, but carriers argue the policy damages competitiveness and contradicts trends in neighbouring states
Brussels Airport remains heavily affected by a cyberattack disrupting check-in systems, with cancellations, delays, and long queues. Passengers are urged to check flights in advance as the airport struggles to maintain operations with manual boarding processes
Despite a €53 million loss, Brussels Airlines saw a 9% year-on-year improvement, suggesting a modest recovery. However, persistent challenges such as domestic social unrest and political instability in key sub-Saharan markets continue to weigh heavily on the airline's operations
This initiative is part of Brussels Airlines’ ongoing campaign to honour Belgian heritage through aviation. The airline has, for the past decade, introduced a series of uniquely themed aircraft celebrating national icons
The strike, spearheaded by the socialist trade union FGTB/ABVV and the Christian union CSC/ACV, aims to protest against a series of measures introduced by the Federal Government
