
Brussels Airlines staff granted right to refuse flights to Israel
Employees at Brussels Airlines, a Lufthansa subsidiary, can now opt out of flight assignments to Tel Aviv following heightened security assessments and crew safety concerns.
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Employees at Brussels Airlines, a Lufthansa subsidiary, can now opt out of flight assignments to Tel Aviv following heightened security assessments and crew safety concerns.
A major Belgian transport union has threatened industrial action against Brussels Airlines after management reinstated mandatory crew rotations to Tel Aviv. The dispute highlights growing labor tensions within the aviation sector over safety concerns and operational demands linked to the Middle East conflict.

Brussels Airlines recorded a pre-tax loss of -70 million euros in the first half of 2026, a 50% increase in losses compared to the same period in 2025, attributed to rising oil prices, Ebola, and strikes.

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Belgian pilots have issued a strike notice in protest of proposed pension reforms, drawing reactions from government officials and airlines like Brussels Airlines.

A Brussels Airlines pilot has testified that GPS jamming, ongoing for a month since the start of the war, is preventing normal flight operations. This issue is highlighted in a documentary series following the daily lives of Brussels Airlines crews.
Following union protests over safety concerns related to the ongoing Middle East conflict, Brussels Airlines has clarified that cabin crew are not required to operate flights to Israel.
Brussels Airlines has restarted commercial flights to Tel Aviv, triggering immediate pushback from employee unions. Labor representatives have filed strike notices, citing unresolved concerns regarding crew safety and operational conditions.

A Brussels Airlines flight bound for Lomé was forced to return to Accra shortly after take-off following a technical fault, as confirmed by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), leading to the flight's cancellation.

A Brussels Airlines aircraft was struck by lightning shortly after departing from Zaventem airport, but the plane has since been returned to service after passengers were transferred to another flight for Budapest.

Canadian flight simulator company CAE is reportedly considering closing its training center located at Brussels Airport by the end of the year, which serves pilots for Brussels Airlines and TUI.

De nombreuses compagnies ont dû prendre des mesures suites aux attaques de samedi matin. ...
A labor union at Brussels Airlines warns of potential flight cancellations, citing ethical concerns and Belgian government travel advisories against non-essential trips to Israel and Jerusalem.
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Brussels Airlines has released a unique in-flight safety video inspired by the 'Mission Impossible' film series, directed by Belgian filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.

A passenger on a Brussels Airlines flight from Berlin recorded a powerful flash outside the aircraft during takeoff, causing fear among passengers who thought the plane would crash.