Since relocation of the european hub from Jet Airways to Amsterdam last March, Belgian business travellers no longer had any direct options for reaching the Indian market and its economic opportunities. Brussels Airlines is preparing to fill this gap from March onwards, with the launch of a new service between Amsterdam and India. New flight between Brussels and Mumbai. " Following the departure earlier this year of a major Indian player at Brussels Airport, the Group is now looking to the future, we take our responsibilities as a national airline and a major economic driver for our country "explains Bernard Gustin, CEO of Brussels Airlines. Chhatrapati Shivaji Mumbai airport will thus become the Asia's number one destination served by the air carrier.
To achieve this, Brussels Airlines is adding a tenth Airbus A330 with a Business class, an Economy class and the new Economy Privilege class. Five flights will be operated each week by Brussels Airlines, which has not yet specified the days and times of operation. We do know, however, that tickets will go on sale in September, and that the airline has big ambitions for this route: " Demand for direct passenger and freight flights is high. "says Lars Redeligx, Chief Commercial Officer of Brussels Airlines. " In terms of passenger numbers, Mumbai, with its more than 50,000 passengers a yearthe third most important intercontinental destination from Belgium. What's more, with this new route, we are offering our passengers perfect connections between Mumbai and the rest of Europe via Brussels. "he adds.
Brussels Airlines is clearly targeting business travel with the inauguration of this new route: " During the coming summer season, we are offering companies, the travel industry and the diamond sector direct flights between the two countries. "says Bernard Gustin, referring to " a major investment in the expansion of the Brussels Airlines network and in Belgium's economic relations with India ". In addition to Mumbai, the Belgian company also intends to rely on Air Indiahis partner at Star Allianceto offer connections to other regions of India.
