Slight passenger growth for Brussels Airlines in January

During the month of January Brussels Airlines registered a passenger increase of 0.6 percent. The volume of transported cargo increased significantly again. 

In January 2013 a total of 367,142 passengers flew Brussels Airlines. This is a slight increase compared to the same period last year. The growth, which is in line with the objectives, is mainly due to the increase of the number of intercontinental passengers flying to one of the 18 African destinations and New York.

The freight volume, expressed in freight ton/kilometres, increased by 22.6 percent.

The passenger figures only reflect the scheduled flights of Brussels Airlines. The passengers of charter flights operated by Brussels Airlines on behalf of tour operators are not included.

 

  January 2013 January 2012 month/month difference in pct.
Passengers 367,142 365,050 + 0.6
Available seat-kilometres (2 dec. pts.) 1043.58 936.11 + 11.6
Revenue seat-kilometres (2 dec. pts.) 644.59 590.07 + 9.2
Freight ton-kilometres (no dec. pts.) 12203 9951 + 22.6
Overall Load factor (Passengers & cargo) 54.8 % 57.1 % - 2.3 pct. points
Passenger Load Factor PLF 61.8 % 63.1 % - 1.3 pct. points

 

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About Brussels Airlines

About Brussels Airlines

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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