BRUSSELS AIRLINES READY TO FLY ALMOST 270,000 PASSENGERS DURING THE END-OF-YEAR HOLIDAYS

Most popular destinations are New York (long-haul flights) and Malaga (medium-haul flights) out of Brussels

Brussels - Monday, December 19, 2022 - Brussels Airlines is preparing to fly almost 270,000 passengers during the year-end vacation. The airline notes an overall year-on-year increase by 28% of its bookings. For passengers starting their journey in Brussels, New York is the most popular intercontinental destination and Malaga the European one. The day before the official start of the holidays, December 23rd is the busiest departing day, closely followed by December 26th.

Brussels Airlines is getting ready for a buzzing end-of-year period. Between December 24th and January 8th almost 270,0001 passengers are flying around the world with Belgium’s national home carrier. Friday December 23rd is the most popular departing day - with more than 20,000 passengers - closely followed by Monday December 26th.

This is an overall year-on-year booking increase of 28%. Long-haul bookings are up by 31% and medium-haul by 27%.

For journeys starting in Brussels and when looking at the long-haul destinations New York, Dakar and Kinshasa flights have the most passengers on board. Malaga, Tenerife and Rome are the most popular European cities to fly to during the Christmas holidays.

 

 

1 all data and figures used are a picture of the available information on Sunday December 11th 2022

 

Joëlle Neeb

Joëlle Neeb

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Brussels Airlines is Belgium's home carrier and one of the network airlines of the Lufthansa Group. From its hub at Brussels Airport, the airline connects Belgium and Europe with more than 90 destinations worldwide, including 18 destinations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Belgian airline employs more than 3,500 people and operates a fleet of 46 aircraft.

Brussels Airlines is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and works together with Lufthansa Group on a range of initiatives. The airline participates in the Stargate project led by Brussels Airport, signed the Circular Economy agreement of Antwerp Management School, and was the first airline to - early 2023 - transport Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through the CEPS pipeline to Brussels Airport. Between November 2023 and June 2026, Brussels Airlines has welcomed eight brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft, significantly reducing fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and noise levels across its European network.

As an ambassador for its country, Brussels Airlines brings the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world. The airline showcases Belgian culture through collaborations with Belgian Star Chefs, the promotion of Belgian products on board, and its Belgian Icons aircraft, which celebrate unique elements of Belgium's culture and heritage.

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