For the next five years, Alyzia will remain active as ground handler at Brussels Airport. Following a European tender process, the French ground handling services supplier was awarded a licence for the baggage and ramp handling of passenger aircraft until October 2025 included. Alyzia is currentl1
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First flights with COVID vaccines worldwide from Brussels Airport successfully completed
The first flights with COVID vaccines from Brussels Airport have been carried out successfully. Since the end of November, 7 flights have already been carried out to further distribute the COVID vaccine from our country. The very first flight with COVID vaccines worldwide departed from Brussels A1
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Just over 233,000 passengers at Brussels Airport in November
Sustained increase in air freight, essential role in COVID vaccine logistics
In November, 233,528 passengers passed through Brussels Airport, representing barely 12% year-on-year. The numerous travel restrictions continue to weaken a sector which is hoping to make a small recovery over the Chris1
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Over 300,000 passengers at Brussels Airport in October
Constantly increasing freight volumes
312,556 passengers passed through Brussels Airport in October, barely 13% of the number of passengers in October 2019. This is a further decrease, which is largely due to the growing number of destinations to which travel is strongly discouraged by the authori1
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Sunday 25 October marked the beginning of the winter season in the aviation sector. And even though it is a very unusual year, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the offer is varied with flights to 120 destinations both in and outside Europe. Above all, Brussels Airport wants travel to be safe, due in par1
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85% drop in passenger numbers at Brussels Airport in September
Volumes of cargo transported continue to rise
379,303 passengers passed through Brussels Airport during September. This is just 15.2% of the total number of passengers recorded in September 2019. This negative result is mainly due to the increasing travel restrictions and in particular Spain, Brus1
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Mobile COVID-19 laboratory at Brussels Airport operational
More than 7000 tests carried out in Test Centre
The mobile laboratory at Brussels Airport is now open. With this lab, the samples taken in the Test Centre can be analysed immediately on site, and therefore faster than before. Rapid tests are now possible as well, enabling passengers to receive the1
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