Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines, founded in 2006 through the merger of SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express, is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The airline operates its hub at Brussels Airport and serves as Belgium's flag carrier. Brussels Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group. The airline's fleet includes Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 for long-haul routes, and Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft for European services. Brussels Airlines' cabin products include Business Class with lie-flat seats on long-haul flights, and Economy Class on all routes. The airline operates an extensive long-haul network to sub-Saharan Africa, a legacy of Belgium's colonial connections, with routes to destinations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and other African countries. Brussels Airlines also serves European destinations and select routes to North America. As part of the Lufthansa Group, Brussels Airlines passengers earn and redeem Miles & More points. The airline serves an important niche connecting Belgium and the European institutions based in Brussels with destinations worldwide. Brussels Airlines has undergone several rounds of restructuring within the Lufthansa Group, including fleet optimization and route rationalization to improve profitability. The airline's African network differentiates it within the Lufthansa Group portfolio and represents its most distinctive competitive advantage.