Impact on economy and employment

The expansion means that about 140 new jobs will be created for the flying staff (cockpit and cabin crew). At Brussels Airport the investment does not only lead to extra jobs for Brussels Airlines check-in and aircraft maintenance; it also has a positive impact on the external service providers who take care of tarmac- and freight handling and flight catering.

“This expansion also leads to indirect employment .When a Belgian airline invests in an additional aircraft, it leads to four times more jobs than when a foreign airline opens a route to our country. The expansion is also an important development for the freight activity of the airport (Brucargo) because it will create new freight and express delivery streams. With the new flights we also make an important contribution to the Belgian trade relations because direct flight connections always provide an economic stimulus and result in tourism growth.”

Bernard Gustin, Brussels Airlines CEO