Brussels Airlines The Belgian carrier has continued to deliver good financial and operational performance. Indeed, it has indicated that it welcomed 2.9 million passengers on more than 20,000 flights between July and September, representing respective increases of 3.5 % and 1.7 %.
The airline was thus able to ensure stable operations, resulting in a 14% reduction % in irregular passenger costs. The combination of increased capacity and more stable operations enabled a record result. Revenue from air activity increased by nearly 11%, reaching 592 million euros compared to 534 million for the same period in 2025.
With an adjusted EBIT of 84 million euros, Brussels Airlines improves its result by 23.5 % compared to last year and % by 6 compared to the previous record quarter recorded in 2024.
Caution for the rest of the year
Nevertheless, thanks to record results in the third quarter, Brussels Airlines now shows a positive result since the beginning of the year, even though many uncertainties persist. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Brussels Airlines was again affected by an external strike, resulting in the cancellation of several flights and a financial impact for the company. However, demand remains strong, which is a positive sign.
Faced with persistent pressure linked to the additional costs of fuel, the company maintains its various cost optimization measures. However, strategic investments in its products continue as planned, including the deployment of Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi across its entire fleet, the complete renovation of its flagship lounge at Brussels Airport, and the introduction of new cabin interiors.
On the network side, the carrier is densifying its routes towards the northern part of Europe. Three new connections will start in December. Brussels Airlines will connect Kittila from December 10 with three flights per week on the Airbus A320; followed on December 25 by two weekly frequencies to Kemi, also on the A320; finally, for one month, between February 6 and March 6, 2027, the company will offer a weekly flight to Harstad-Narvik/Evenes on the A320neo..
Finally, with the summer season starting on March 29, Brussels Airlines will inaugurate a new line to Cairo, At a frequency of five weekly flights, also on an Airbus A320neo.
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