Brussels Airlines is planning to expand its long-haul fleet with three A330 bringing its total widebody count to 13. Not just that, the airline is also planning to invest considerably in brand-new cabin interior.
Significant investment in new cabins
The airline is planning to gradually introduce a brand-new cabin interior, to further elevate the inflight experience on the long-haul destinations. Details of the new cabin will be revealed at a later stage. These new cabins will be installed for all three classes: business class, premium economy and economy class.
The cabin renewal project is a considerable investment of more than 100 million euros, a clear sign of confidence in the future of Brussels Airlines and a tangible result of the ambition to offer all customers a premium experience.
Speaking about the strategy behind investing in cabin interiors, Dorothea von Boxberg, CEO, Brussels Airlines chief executive, Brussels Airlines says: “This is a moment of pride for everyone at Brussels Airlines. I’m also already looking forward to welcoming the new colleagues who will join us to enable our growth. It’s with great pleasure that we will offer more connections to our increasing number of passengers on our growing network.”
The airline signed a new wet-lease contract to seasonally operate four A220s on behalf of Brussels Airways from summer of 2025. The airline is also undergoing expansion in its medium and short haul fleet.
The airline’s expansion comes on the backdrop of growing African air travel with growing population and economy. The ambition is to make Brussels a European hub for flights to and from Africa.
To support the long-haul growth plans, more than 250 new employees will be hired at Brussels Airlines. These will range from pilots to cabin crew, maintenance & engineering colleagues, airport and office staff. Moreover, expanding the fleet will create career opportunities for the current airline employees, for example as captain, senior purser or instructor. Additional jobs will also be created at suppliers’ and partners’ side, e.g. in ground handling.
