My gosh, I can’t believe it has been almost a year since I’ve written about Air Belgium, one of the most unusual ”real” airlines (to differentiate it from the likes of Global Ghana Airlines, for example).
Continue reading: Air Belgium Announces New Routes, Airport Change
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Boring Airline from a boring country which also happens to have the most boring capital in Europe. There really was a ranking for that. Look it up on Google.
If that profit is correct, Air Belgium has a very high margin compared to most other airlines.
@Real Alpha Male - I know you’re a troll, but for those who do not know I fully disagree. Brussels is a beautiful city with great restaurants and plenty to do. As for the rest of the country I have only been to parts of the Flemish side, but the beer, the food and the culture is great. Friendly people, too
Someone got hurt by @Real Alpha Male. British at least admit their food sucks.
Brussels is nice when the EU parliament isn't there. Otherwise, it's too crowded and too expensive from all those expense accounts.
I have not been to Belgium, but I have heard that Brussels is a bit bland for a European capital. Instead, I would visit Bruges a hidden gem of a city that is off the beaten path.
Bruges is anything but a hidden gem. Full of tourists all over the year. Maybe a bit less so at the moment. As to the rest of the comments, Belgians are very happy with the constant underestimation of their country. Brussels doesn‘t miss American tourists. And well, you can‘t help those who seriously compare Belgian to British food.
Belgium is a great country to visit. Brussels is fine, but the country's charms are in its secondary cities and small towns. I've been lucky enough to do 2 beer themed cycling tours in the country. The beer is, of course, incredible, the food excellent, and the people very nice. Really enjoyed Liege, Mons and Dinant in Wallonia, and many of the cities in West Flanders such as Kortrijk and Ypres. The train system is extensive and efficient, and it's such a great place to ride your bike.
You called this back in the day Ben. However top marks to them for an ever changing model and actually turning a profit - more than can be said for some ( pre covid ) .....,
Interesting that Air Belgium decided to start their new route to Mauritius at the beginning of rainy season. Hope this works out for them.
Wilhelm is right and the troll (I'm pretty sure it's singular) is wrong. I lived in Brussels for a semester doing research and I can vouch for the great food and even greater beer, plus chocolate, frites, waffles, and steaks. There is a lot of cool art nouveau architecture, lots of green space, loads of culture (it's the capital of the EU so it's an incredible melting pot, and many Belgians are quadrilingual), lots of history (Waterloo is now part of the Brussels suburbs), and good museums. Obviously it's not a Paris, London, Rome, Athens, Amsterdam, or Berlin (the competition is stiff in Europe!), but it's a wonderful and affordable city I'd happily live in again.
An interesting and fun story to follow on Air Belgium; their livery is gorgeous
Reminds me a bit of a discount airline I flew to Brussels a couple times in the late 90s. I believe it was called Citybird, and one of my favorite things with them was (relatively) cheap “day-of” upgrades. By the way, I think Belgium is an amazing place to visit.
Air Belgium will not leave Brussels South Charleroi for the simple reason that it has a 10-year contract with the airport. Furthermore, the single runway is being extended so as to accommodate long-haul aircraft.
"Air Belgium plans to operate its Mauritius flight out of Brussels Airport rather than Charleroi Airport"
Right there you've finally got a winning combination
An air belgium a340 just flew over my house landing at ams. Oo-abb. Whats up with that?