The FINANCIAL — Brussels Airlines gets ready for the grand passenger exit during July and August.
Next weekend, the first peak period of the summer holiday, approximately 90,000 passengers will get on board on a Brussels Airlines flight. That is over 10,000 more compared to last year. There will be extra airport staff to provide all passengers a smooth experience and families with children will have a warm welcome by the Smurfs.
Brussels Airlines looks forward to a busy start of the summer period. No less than 90,000 passengers choose for a Brussels Airlines flight during the weekend from the 30th of June to the 2nd of July. That is over 10,000 more compared to last year, according to Brussels Airlines.
The ‘classic’ sunny destinations are highly demanded. Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are doing exceptionally well. Brussels Airlines anticipated to the growth of these countries with extra flight frequencies this summer including Faro, Lisbon, Porto, Alicante, Ibiza, Palma, Athens and Naples. The cities Nice, Barcelona and Berlin are very popular as well. On long-haul most passengers head towards New York and Toronto. The decision of the Canadian government to make all visits to the National Parks free of charge this year clearly attracts a lot of tourists towards Toronto/Canada.
During the two Tomorrowland weekends at the end of July, Brussels Airlines brings party people from all around the world to Tomorrowland for the sixth time now. This year, more than 10,000 passengers come to the festival with the airline. The festival vibe during the summer will be palpable at Brussels Airport as well.
Useful tips
Brussels Airlines adds extra staff at the airport to ensure that the departures run smoothly. The airline gives its guests some useful tips so they can start their vacation worry-free. To avoid long queues at the airport, passengers can check-in online 24 hours before their flight and freely choose a seat. The boarding pass can be brought to the airport digitally or printed. By reserving a parking space in advance, travelers gain a lot of time. Passengers who travel with children need to remember to bring their Kids ID. Finally, Brussels Airlines advises to put valuable items, keys and medication in the hand luggage.
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