Brussels Airlines in 2026

[nordikcam]

What justifies the fact that flights to Kigali or Nairobi regularly depart on time, whereas flights to Douala or Kinshasa sometimes leave with delays of nearly two or three hours? Is there an objective reason? Thx...

Due to crew duty!

Thanks, but it's no clearer than before.

[sn26567]

World Cup atmosphere!

Ahead of the quarter-finals between Spain and Belgium, Brussels Airlines is trolling Spain by sending Trident (OO-SNO) flying all over Spain in the coming days:

[BrightCedars]

World Cup atmosphere!

Ahead of the quarter-finals between Spain and Belgium, Brussels Airlines is trolling Spain by sending Trident (OO-SNO) flying all over Spain in the coming days:

Trident Spain.jpg

SNO will throw a cold in Spain too

[Atlantis]

With more A320 and A320neo to come, let's hope that the management, and unfortunately also the management in FRA, is thinking about more diversity in the destination portfolio. A lot of business destinations are missing. If they really want to have a Star Alliance hub here, more business instead of leisure is needed.

Istanbul, the gate between Europe and Asia.
Rabat and Casablanca.
Beirut
Damascus
Azerbaijan
Tunis
Cairo

Some routes are taken by their own national airline like TK, RAM and Egypt Air/Air Cairo.

But, as we can see, some of them are still expanding. It means that there is potential.

The competition with Transavia will be hard as they will expand further.

What about a sub fleet of A321neo? They could be easily used to Spanish destinations, Canary Islands, Tel Aviv, etc, this could free up A320neo for new destinations.

And please, SN, do something about your horrible business class breakfast. 1 butter, one roll and some fruits. And for this paid a couple of 1.000 euros. It's a big shame. High prices but serving low cost. High time to change the concept.

[BrightCedars]

And please, SN, do something about your horrible business class breakfast. 1 butter, one roll and some fruits. And for this paid a couple of 1.000 euros. It's a big shame. High prices but serving low cost. High time to change the concept.

Is that European business class breakfast or long-haul

[Airbus330lover]

And please, SN, do something about your horrible business class breakfast. 1 butter, one roll and some fruits. And for this paid a couple of 1.000 euros. It's a big shame. High prices but serving low cost. High time to change the concept.

I was happy with my Biz class breakfast last sunday. improvment ?
Seems tha the curtains will come in 2027. Fingers crossed

[lumumba]

And please, SN, do something about your horrible business class breakfast. 1 butter, one roll and some fruits. And for this paid a couple of 1.000 euros. It's a big shame. High prices but serving low cost. High time to change the concept.

Is that European business class breakfast or long-haul

No long haul they have a nice breakfast.

[JOVAN2]

According aeroroutes.com Turkish will drop 12 routes. Among them Kinshasa.
Maybe good news for SN ?

[TimTam]

I agree with Atlantis : "and please SN do something about your horrible business class breakfast".
Actually, I would drop "breakfast". SN 's European business class is a joke. Very bad catering, horrible sparkling white wine, poor service, no curtain (will it really come in 2027 ???) and fare often less competitive than those of other airlines (I am not referring to LCCs).
Conclusion : if/when I fly business class, it is no longer with SN. I also avoid them on economy as fares are less attractive than those of competitors. Conclusion or question : poor management (?).

[lumumba]

I agree with Atlantis : "and please SN do something about your horrible business class breakfast".
Actually, I would drop "breakfast". SN 's European business class is a joke. Very bad catering, horrible sparkling white wine, poor service, no curtain (will it really come in 2027 ???) and fare often less competitive than those of other airlines (I am not referring to LCCs).
Conclusion : if/when I fly business class, it is no longer with SN. I also avoid them on economy as fares are less attractive than those of competitors. Conclusion or question : poor management (?).

I had a good experience on C class with Brussels Airlines to LIS!
Big improvements I regularly get upgraded on the flight between Brussels and Frankfurt, which is very short. Back then, they used to give a sort of chocolate cake; now, even on this very short flight, they give you a breakfast.

[longwings]

I had a good experience on C class with Brussels Airlines to LIS!
Big improvements I regularly get upgraded on the flight between Brussels and Frankfurt, which is very short. Back then, they used to give a sort of chocolate cake; now, even on this very short flight, they give you a breakfast.

I got a chilled bottle of water when I took my seat, and a breakfast, on the same flight. For how short the flight is, service was good.

[Atlantis]

Air Baltic filed for Chapter 11 in the USA.
I placed it here as Air Baltic is flying for SN with 4 planes during Summer.

[BrightCedars]

Air Baltic filed for Chapter 11 in the USA.
I placed it here as Air Baltic is flying for SN with 4 planes during Summer.

Which has been suspended after this year.

[sn26567]

Air Baltic filed for Chapter 11 in the USA.
I placed it here as Air Baltic is flying for SN with 4 planes during Summer.

Details: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/airb ... -continue/

[Duke]

Got an email from SN yesterday.

We regret to inform you that the renovation of THE LOFT, our beloved lounge in Brussels Airport Terminal A, will take longer than anticipated. Despite having built sufficient buffer time into the original plan, unforeseen technical challenges have caused significant delays, requiring us to revise our timeline.

Our current objective is to welcome you back to a fully renovated LOFT in November. Until then, we are focused on ensuring your comfort by keeping the following temporary solutions available:
• The Pop-up LOFT
• The Sunrise Lounge

Well, well.

H.A.

During a recent visit to the pop-up lounge (how do they dare to call this small space with a few curtains a lounge...), I heard that the works would again be delayed and that THE LOFT would not open before January 2027 at the earliest. Anyone has more info about this?
Best regards,

Duke

[Airbus330lover]

1 year to renew, welcome to absurd belgium

[Homo Aeroportus]

Got an email from SN yesterday.

We regret to inform you that the renovation of THE LOFT, our beloved lounge in Brussels Airport Terminal A, will take longer than anticipated. Despite having built sufficient buffer time into the original plan, unforeseen technical challenges have caused significant delays, requiring us to revise our timeline.

Our current objective is to welcome you back to a fully renovated LOFT in November. Until then, we are focused on ensuring your comfort by keeping the following temporary solutions available:
• The Pop-up LOFT
• The Sunrise Lounge

Well, well.

H.A.

During a recent visit to the pop-up lounge (how do they dare to call this small space with a few curtains a lounge...), I heard that the works would again be delayed and that THE LOFT would not open before January 2027 at the earliest. Anyone has more info about this?
Best regards,

Duke

I heard that the issue is .... a safety issue.

H.A.

[Duke]

Got an email from SN yesterday.

We regret to inform you that the renovation of THE LOFT, our beloved lounge in Brussels Airport Terminal A, will take longer than anticipated. Despite having built sufficient buffer time into the original plan, unforeseen technical challenges have caused significant delays, requiring us to revise our timeline.

Our current objective is to welcome you back to a fully renovated LOFT in November. Until then, we are focused on ensuring your comfort by keeping the following temporary solutions available:
• The Pop-up LOFT
• The Sunrise Lounge

Well, well.

H.A.

During a recent visit to the pop-up lounge (how do they dare to call this small space with a few curtains a lounge...), I heard that the works would again be delayed and that THE LOFT would not open before January 2027 at the earliest. Anyone has more info about this?
Best regards,

Duke

I heard that the issue is .... a safety issue.

H.A.

And that "safety issue" was only discovered after 9 months of work?
Strange...

[Atlantis]

During a recent visit to the pop-up lounge (how do they dare to call this small space with a few curtains a lounge...), I heard that the works would again be delayed and that THE LOFT would not open before January 2027 at the earliest. Anyone has more info about this?
Best regards,

Duke

I heard that the issue is .... a safety issue.

H.A.

And that "safety issue" was only discovered after 9 months of work?
Strange...

Running out of money, maybe.

[TimTam]

Strange is a euphemism. The 1st Q is always low in passenger traffic, so... my bet is that the Loft will not open before the beginning of S2027 to save money.
Just a bet...