August delivered 2.52 million passengers and 70,764 tonnes of cargo, while new routes to São Paulo, Kilimanjaro, Halifax and Chengdu supported a busy holiday season. KEY TAKEAWAYS Brussels Airport handled 2,521,985 passengers in August 2026, up 1.3% from August 2025. Passenger traffic across July and August reached 5.1 million, supported in part by new intercontinental… Read the full news article
Reus returns, Trieste shifts to Amsterdam and Brussels gains Greece and Azores options as the airline plans 87 destinations across 162 routes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Transavia is adding Murcia and Pula from Amsterdam for summer 2027, while Reus returns and Trieste shifts from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Brussels gains Heraklion, Thessaloniki and Ponta Delgada, while Porto continues… Read the full news article
Brussels Airport’s phased renovation will refresh the façade, 294 guestrooms, restaurant and technical systems while adding a glass gallery and new executive rooms. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel will remain open throughout a phased renovation expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Major structural works are scheduled to begin in mid-2027 after… Read the full news article
Two daily ICE round trips now link Cologne, Brussels Airport and Antwerp, with protected rail-to-air connections and Miles & More earning for Brussels Airlines passengers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Brussels Airport regained a direct international high-speed rail connection on September 7, 2026, when the first new ICE service from Cologne arrived at 8:29 a.m. Brussels Airlines and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport is trialling an autonomous electric tow tractor for cargo trailer transport within its cargo zone, marking the first real-life test of autonomous cargo transport at a Belgian airport. The pilot is part of the European Stargate programme and is being carried out with WFS Cargo and Charlatte Autonom, a partnership between… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Worldwide Flight Services has secured a five-year contract from GEODIS to provide E-commerce and Freight Forwarder Handling services at Brussels Airport. The agreement expands an existing partnership between the companies, which began with import and export cargo handling at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in 2021. GEODIS has transferred its Brussels freight consolidation… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2026-Jun-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has started construction on a new logistics facility in its cargo zone, marking another step in the airport’s long-term effort to modernise freight infrastructure and support companies operating on-site. According to a press announcement published by Brussels Airport, the project, scheduled for completion in… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports are often associated with terminals, runways, and international travel routes, but increasingly they are also becoming active players in the communities that surround them. Across Europe, major airports are facing growing expectations to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility and local community engagement. From noise… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport will relocate its bus station from 7 May 2026 to a new temporary location 100 metres from the terminal as part of preparations for the Hub 3.0 infrastructure project. The new station will feature five platforms serving all bus operators, including De Lijn, STIB/MIVB, and intercity coach providers, without affecting existing… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, 2026-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has taken a significant step toward reshaping how next-generation medical treatments move around the world, with the first successful test shipments of human cell and blood material departing for the United States as part of the Precision Therapy Logistics Gateway (PTLG) project. Based on details shared… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, 2025-Dec-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport is marking four years as the lead test hub for Stargate, the €24.8 million sustainability initiative funded under the European Green Deal and Horizon 2020 programme. Developed in 2021 in partnership with 22 European organisations — including Athens International Airport, Budapest Airport and Aéroport de Toulouse-Blagnac… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has begun preparatory work on a new drop-off zone that will be located behind the Sheraton hotel, directly at the departures hall level. Expected to open by October 2026, the redesigned area will provide smoother and more direct access to the terminal, a larger capacity… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport, handling up to 90,000 travelers each summer day, celebrates Belgian identity year‑round through its retail and hospitality offerings. Chocolate leads sales—1.5 kg per minute, 850 tonnes annually—with Neuhaus customizable boxes, Leonidas hazelnut tablets, and salted‑caramel bars topping the list. The new “Chocolate Shack” lets visitors personalize confections. Tintin and Snowy souvenirs dominate non-food… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) DSV has launched a 12,600 m² energy-neutral warehouse at Brucargo Central in Brussels Airport, half of which is dedicated to temperature-controlled healthcare logistics. The new facility enhances DSV’s sustainable infrastructure and supports its strategic growth in Belgium, particularly in pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Key stakeholders—the company’s Natalie Segers, Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata is set to open a new 2,380m² animal handling centre at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport this summer, raising the bar for animal care in the cargo industry. The facility, built with animal wellbeing in mind, includes separate holding areas, quiet zones, and an on-site vet. With the global demand for live animal transport… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport held its annual Aviation Awards ceremony, recognizing airlines and partners for outstanding performance in punctuality, network development, safety, and environmental sustainability. Among the winners were Finnair for short-haul punctuality, Hainan Airlines for long-haul punctuality, Qatar Airways Cargo for cargo airline performance, ACIC for the Brucargo Award, Nippon Express for logistic service… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport is making significant strides towards its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 by doubling its solar energy capacity. The airport is investing in green energy infrastructure, particularly solar power, with the installation of solar panels covering 65,000 square meters in the cargo zone’s newest buildings. This initiative not only… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Over the past five years, Brussels Airport led a European project aimed at developing and optimizing an Airport Operations Plan (AOP) to enhance processes and the passenger experience using data-driven predictability. The AOP, defined by SESAR, is a vital tool for optimizing airport operations by integrating data from various systems, prediction models, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Brussels Airport Stargate project, in collaboration with a consortium of 21 partners, has marked its two-year milestone in pursuing sustainability within aviation. This European Green Deal initiative focuses on practical solutions, such as electric ground handling equipment, the Digital Green Lane for cargo, and encouraging alternative transportation methods for staff. With further… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On parking lot P30 at Brussels Airport, a staff car park opposite the drop-off area, works have started for a new 8-storey parking building. By the end of 2025, this building will provide a total of 2,700 parking spaces for airport staff and car rental services. A… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) started its cargo operations at Brussels Airport on 4 September 1988. This year, SIA has been operating full freighter flights at Brussels Airport for 35 years, making them the longest operating cargo airline at the airport. Known for their “round the world” cargo flights,… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday evening, 8 March, according to annual tradition the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards were presented. With these awards, Brussels Airport wants to honour airlines and partners who in 2022 have excelled in the area of punctuality and performance, network development and safety and environment. 11 awards… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Based on their acquired experience, Lagardère Travel Retail Belgium and Atos have joined together in order to develop a fully automated point of sales, offering the passengers travelling from Pier A at Brussels Airport a unique and original shopping experience. This new technological concept, based on the… Read the full news article
Share of aircraft in the loudest categories three times lower since 2016 Airport charges rise due to high inflation Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport’s new airport tariffs have been set for the next five years: the loudest aircraft will pay up to 20 times more than the quietest from April… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Brussels Airport began the redevelopment of the central zone at Brucargo to meet the growing demand for storage capacity. In a first stage, outdated warehouses are being demolished, and in this, the focus is on the principle of the circular economy. Wherever possible, material is recovered… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — After two difficult crisis years, Brussels Airport is starting a new chapter with a new strategy for the coming five years. A strategy focusing on clear priorities and addressing the challenges of today (23/05/2022). With SHIFT 2027, and the tag line “Wider horizons, sustainable ambitions”, Brussels Airport… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, and Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, have extended their partnership in Belgium. The multi-year extension of the contract will see dnata continue to deliver a range of cargo handling and road feeder services for… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been certified by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for its industry-leading pharma and live animal handling processes at its cargo facilities and the Animal Care & Inspection Centre at Brussels Airport (BRU). Stef Vanbinst, Managing Director of… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International AG has appointed Dimitri Bettoni as the new Managing Director for its air cargo business in Belgium at Brussels Airport and Liège Airport. He will lead the Belgian organization starting 1 January 2022. Dimitri Bettoni has been appointed as Managing Director of Swissport’s expanding cargo… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — With the arrival of autumn, the aviation sector is preparing for the winter season with an adapted offer, which of course still takes into account any Covid-related travel restrictions. At Brussels Airport, the offer is particularly attractive with no less than 130 destinations served by 52 airlines, more than enough to satisfy anyone’s desire to get away. So what will it be? To the sun,… Read the full news article
