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Welcome to #brusselsairport ! We are the ❤️ of Europe, serving 22,2 million passengers per year. At your service 24/7 in English, Dutch & French.

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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
There have been 2 explosions at the airport. Building is being evacuated. Don't come to the airport area.
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Don't come to the airport - airport is being evacuated. Avoid the airport area. Flights have been cancelled.
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Brussels Airport
8 years
Our thoughts go to the victims of the horrible events that happened here at #brusselsairport this morning, their family and friends.
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Brussels Airport
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Questions about family or friends who are at the airport > Call (0032) (0)2/753.73.00
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Brussels Airport
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Questions about family or friends > Call 02/753.73.00
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Brussels Airport
8 years
Our thoughts are with the victims of the attacks at @istanbulairport . We wish them, their relatives & all airport staff strength & courage.
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Brussels Airport
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Happy #TailTuesday ✈️ Let us know in the comments if you recognise this airline! #brusselsairport #airplane #fly
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Brussels Airport
8 years
1st passenger plane back at #brusselsairport , saluted by emergency services. Welcome back @FlyingBrussels
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
6 years
Two years ago at 7.58 am the unimaginable happened at Brussels Airport. Today at that moment, we observe 1 minute of silence throughout the airport in remembrance of the victims of the 22 March 2016 attacks.
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Brussels Airport
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In memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks of 22 March 2016, a minute of silence will be held throughout the airport at 7.58am today.
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Happy to welcome passengers to #brusselsairport again today. Thanks to all staff & thoughts, forever, to the victims. #BrusselsTribute
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Brussels Airport
6 years
Welcome to the A380 from @emirates who just landed at #brusselsairport to celebrate the inauguration of our new boarding bridge! #avgeek
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Brussels Airport
8 years
All airport operations have been suspended until further notice. Follow the information on our website.
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Brussels Airport
8 years
Passengers that are still located in other area's in the airport are asked to remain calm and wait for further information.
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
3 years
5 years ago, the unimaginable happened. Our airport and country were hit in the heart by the tragic 22 March attacks. Today, our thoughts go out to all victims, their families & friends. We will always remember 🤍
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Brussels Airport
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We will always remember. Today, our thoughts go out to the victims of the 22 March 2016 attacks, their families & friends. #remembrance #brusselsairport
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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7.30 am – 15 June 2020: there it goes! Flight SN3175 @FlyingBrussels direction Rome is taking to the skies. The first flight for leisure travel in months. Happy to see you travelling through #brusselsairport again 😍 Welcome back! #safetravel
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Brussels Airport
8 years
We express our deepest sympathy with victims and relatives
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
7 years
Long-awaited news: we're going to construct two spotter places! #brusselsairport #avgeek #BRUspotter More info:
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Brussels Airport
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Match day! @FlyingBrussels is taking these ultimate football fans to Kazan in Russia. ✈️They will support our @BelRedDevils in the #FIFAWorldCup quarter final against Brazil! #REDTOGETHER #BELBRA 👊⚽️
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Brussels Airport
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Minute of silence at 7.58 in remembrance of the victims of the attacks. #itsallofus #BrusselsTribute
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@BrusselsAirport
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7 years ago, a day we will always remember. Our thoughts go out to the victims of the 22 March 2016 attacks, their families, friends & loved ones. #WeStandTogether #wearebrusselsairport
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Today we're welcoming the first passengers back into the main #brusselsairport departures …
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Brussels Airport
8 years
All airport operations today have been suspended. Contact your airline for more information about your flight.
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Brussels Airport
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1 minute of silence with #brusselsairport staff present today. #BrusselsAttacks
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Brussels Airport
8 years
Renovation site of the #brusselsairport departures hall & check-in zone.
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Brussels Airport
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SPOTTED 👀 Ethiopian Airlines' latest B789 aircraft is called Brussels! Thank you @flyethiopian for this kind gesture ❤️ #brusselsairport #spotted #collaboration #airline
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
We’ve received loads of support messages from all over the world. On behalf of all #brusselsairport staff, thanks!
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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8 years ago, a day we will always remember. Our thoughts go out to the victims of the 22 March 2016 attacks, their families, friends & loved ones. #WeStandTogether #wearebrusselsairport
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
4 years
Straight from the land of the rising sun, ANA is resuming its cargo-only activities from #brusselsairport ✈️⛩📦. Welcome back @FlyANA_official ! #wearebrusselsairport
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
5 years
An impressive sight on the #brusselsairport tarmac. The 5 @FlyingBrussels Belgian Icons gracefully lined up! Which of these aircraft would you like to board? 😍✈️🇧🇪 #familypicture #avgeek
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Date of restart has been set: #brusselsairport will partially resume passenger flights as of Sunday 3 April.
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Brussels Airport
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Today we're welcoming the first passengers back into the main #brusselsairport departures hall. An important and hopeful moment.
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Brussels Airport
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Construction work in progress... the long-awaited plane spotting platforms! ✈️ #avgeek
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
The airport will remain closed through Wednesday says #brusselsairport CEO @arnaudfeist
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
3 years
Welcome back @FlyANA_official at Brussels Airport! The first flight flying back Japanese residents home for the winter holidays ✈⛄️ is a fact, but we couldn't send you back to 🇯🇵 without a water salute and some cool Belgian souvenirs. Happy holidays, ANA!
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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A stunning new aircraft means new spotting opportunities for our #brusselsairport spotters’ community! 📸👀 Yesterday we gave 20 of them the chance to check out the shiny @Airbelgium aircraft from up close. @Airbus #A330neo #airbus #avgeek
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Brussels Airport
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The airport will also be closed tomorrow 23 March. Tomorrow we'll evaluate & decide if @BrusselsAirport will resume operations on Thursday.
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Brussels Airport
8 years
All flights cancelled at #brusselsairport for the rest of the day. Avoid the surroundings of the airport >>
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Brussels Airport
8 years
Solidarity vigil by #brusselsairport staff earlier this evening #BrusselsAttacks #BrusselsTribute
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
2 years
A new logo, a new branding, ready for a bright future! We wish our aviation colleagues of home carrier @FlyingBrussels the best of luck with this new chapter 💙✈️❤️
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
4 years
These airlines are ready to fly from #brusselsairport again! ✈️ Welcome back @FlyRwandAir & @British_Airways . How good to have you back! #safetravel #wearebrusselsairport
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Brussels Airport
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Brussels Airport is starting preparations to partially resume passenger flights, but not before Tuesday 29 March.
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Brussels Airport
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All passengers who were still in the Piers have been evacuated.
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Brussels Airport
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We're going offline now - we'll be back tomorrow morning. Take care.
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Brussels Airport
6 years
The Trident is ready for take-off at #brusselsairport ! Our @BelRedDevils are leaving for Russia. We wish them all the best at the 2018 @FIFAWorldCup ! #REDTOGETHER @FlyingBrussels
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Some of you may have noticed: we now have unlimited free Wi-Fi at #brusselsairport :-).
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Brussels Airport
8 years
Passenger flights into and out of #brusselsairport are suspended until Sunday 27 March included. Contact your airline for flight info.
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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After +20 years, @SingaporeAir has returned to #brusselsairport with direct flights between Brussels & Singapore! Cheers to many wonderful flights! ✈️ Read more via  #FlySQ #Singapore #wearebrusselsairport
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Big thanks @telenet for providing ipads & phones last week, so the evacuated people could reach their loved ones.
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
1 year
Fresh news 💦 Refill your water bottle just after security screening at our #TravelWaterIsland . You can also buy a reusable #BrusselsAirport water bottle 😍 Another step towards a #plasticfree environment while you enjoy free water during your trip. 👌
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
With the reopening of the departures hall, capacity rises to 80%. Aim is to have #brusselsairport fully operational in the course of June.
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Brussels Airport
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As of today, flights are also leaving from/arriving at gates B: this means the situation is back to normal for all arriving passengers.
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Brussels Airport
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There will be no passenger flights into and out of #brusselsairport tomorrow Thursday 24 March. Contact your airline for flight information.
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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Welcome to Belgium! Here for one day - a giant ‘Belgium’ #Jupiler can. 🇧🇪 Go @BelRedDevils ! #worldcup
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
5 years
We’ve got some new employees! 🐑 About a hundred sheep are helping us manage the grassland verges at #brusselsairport . Controlled grazing is more ecological than mowing and allows for increased biodiversity in the long run!
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Brussels Airport
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We've just launched a new crisis website with all essential updates and practical info
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Brussels Airport
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Working hard on partial reopening of departures hall in the course of May. Aim is to have #brusselsairport fully operational by end of June.
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Brussels Airport
8 years
At this moment it is impossible to say when operations will be resumed. As soon as there's more info we'll keep you up-to-date.
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No flights till 1 April included. Awaiting decision authorities on final date for restart. We're operationally ready to resume flights.
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A #watersalute for a very special #birthday ... @KLM exists 100 years! Congrats! 💙🎂 #RoyalDutchAirlines
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
6 years
On 19 April #brusselsairport showcases the new triple boarding bridge at Pier B. to demonstrate all features and passenger comfort, @Emirates is flying one of their #A380s to Brussels. #avgeek
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Brussels Airport
6 years
The environmental permit for the spotters platforms in Steenokkerzeel (near the transit centre) and in Zaventem (Vliegbos) was granted. Depending on weather conditions, we expect that the spotters platforms will be completed in April 2018. #avgeek
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Brussels Airport
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Good morning from Brussels! To all Belgians: we hope Saint-Nicholas has delivered all requested gifts. We'll fly him back to Spain tonight.
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Brussels Airport
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If only we could fly back in time! ✈️🕓 Throwback to a wonderful day at #brusselsairport , about 2 years ago: 5 @FlyingBrussels Belgian Icons gracefully lined up for a family portrait, without face masks 🙃 Do you remember the 6th Icon to join the fleet? 🎨
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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The fifth @FlyingBrussels Belgian icon aircraft! Welcome to your homebase #SNSmurfs ! 😉
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Long-awaited: two spanking new plane spotting platforms! Here’s plane spotting platform 01/19 in Zaventem! #avgeek
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Good news: @nmbs @sncb train traffic to/from #brusselsairport to resume as of tomorrow 22 April 2pm.
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Brussels Airport
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On behalf of all airport staff: thank you and a very warm welcome to #brusselsairport !
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
3 years
We got a visit from the @RAM_Maroc @traveloneworld aircraft today! Simple but stunning livery, don’t you think? Were you able to take a picture of the airplane? ✈️📸 Share it with us! #brusselsairport #RoyalAirMaroc #Oneworld
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
The departure hall at #brusselsairport will be partially open on 1 May.
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
5 years
Ready for your next trip to Morocco? 🇲🇦 >>
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Questions about family or friends who are or were at the airport? Call (0032) (0)2/753 73 00
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Brussels Airport
3 years
The airport is turning yellow once again! 🇧🇪 Today, a 75-strong delegation of athletes & coaches took off for @Tokyo2020 with @FlyANA_official 🇯🇵 Prime Minister @alexanderdecroo , Minister @BenWeyts and CEO of #brusselsairport @arnaudfeist came to see them off. @teambelgium
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Brussels Airport
4 years
#brusselsairport is very pleased with the @FlyingBrussels agreement. The @belgiumbe 's support and @lufthansa ’s investment are important to safeguard the future of @FlyingBrussels . It is essential for our hub function, our connectivity and the direct and indirect jobs they bring✈️
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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Route news! @SingaporeAir is back with direct flights to #Brussels , starting beginning of April 2024! With the A350-900 passengers can discover the heart of Europe or fly out to #Singapore four times a week. 🌍 #brusselsairport #singaporeairlines
@SingaporeAir
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We’re flying soon to Brussels with four-weekly flights from 5 April 2024! The city where waffles and charming vibes meet. ✈ Visit for travel tips.
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Brussels Airport
8 years
We are operationally ready to restart flights, but await a formal decision from authorities on final restart date
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Brussels Airport
4 years
Brussels Airport also applauds everyone working in health care and working so hard for the health and safety of every single one of us! We thank you! #applausvoordezorg #applauseforhealthcare #applaudissementpourlessoins
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Route news! ✈️ On 7 July, @united resumes its flights to Washington with their B787-10. Primarily for essential travels in the coming weeks. It'll be the first daily long-haul route to be flown in months, reconnecting 2 world capitals 💙 @staralliance #StarAllianceFamily
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As of today, all shops, bars & restaurants in Pier A and Pier B here at #brusselsairport are open.
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Brussels Airport
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Our national cycling hero just got back from @Olympics . Congrats to @GregVanAvermaet for winning gold!
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Brussels Airport
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Today we welcomed the @BELCyclingTeam to Brussels Airport 👏 Hats (or helmet) off to the whole team! A special congratulations to our world champion @EvenepoelRemco and silver medalist @LotteKopecky 🚴🏼‍♀️💨
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
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Today @EtihadAirways is celebrating their 10th anniversary flying from #brusselsairport . Congrats!
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Brussels Airport
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Airport remains closed for passenger flights on Friday 25 March. Contact your airline for flight info.
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Brussels Airport
8 years
For 3rd year in a row, #brusselsairport best cargo airport in the world at World Air Cargo Awards. A record!
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Brussels Airport
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Yesterday,  @FlyingBrussels ' brand-new Airbus A320neo took off from #brusselsairport for the 1st commercial flight. An exciting milestone, since the A320neo uses less fuel, produces less CO2-emissions & represents a 50% noise reduction compared to previous generation aircraft. ✈️
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
3 years
Welcome back @FlyANA_official ! Happy to see you touching down at #brusselsairport again for a weekly passenger service to #Japan ! Let’s hope it’ll soon be our turn to travel to the #landoftherisingsun , just like the batch of #COVID19 vaccines you flew over a few weeks ago! 🇯🇵✈
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Good morning from #brusselsairport ❄️ Let’s slide into the new week! After the snowy weekend, ready for more wintery weather? We are! ☃ Our teams are doing their utmost to clear the runways of ice & snow and de-ice all planes as fast as possible. However, delays remain possible.
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The first ever @qatarairways A350 to land at Brussels Airport! That calls for a water salute. #brusselsairport #qatarairways
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Brussels Airport
8 years
Wow! What a performance! Gold for Belgium ! Congratulations to @thiam_nafi !
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Brussels Airport
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Decision reached: we're now looking into when #brusselsairport will partially resume passenger flights.
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Brussels Airport
8 years
All people in the Front car parks can leave the car parks now.
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Brussels Airport
6 years
Water salutes mark special occasions… 💦 Today, it was @mathurvarun father’s turn to get an exceptional retirement farewell. For the last time in his career, he flew in from @DFWAirport on a B747-412F @SingaporeAir Cargo. Captain Rajeev Mathur, we wish you all the best! 👨‍✈️👏
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@BrusselsAirport
Brussels Airport
8 years
Travelling with children may be a hassle. To make that journey easier, we now have a family lane at security check.
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