Air Belgium boosts transatlantic routes; returns to Hong Kong

Air Belgium is increasing routes to the French Caribbean, adding 2 transatlantic destinations, and making a comeback to China. Dec 7, Air Belgium plans to resume scheduled Airbus A340-300s flights with twice-weekly Brussels South Charleroi-Fort-de-France; Martinique-Pointe-à-Pitre; and Guadeloupe-Charleroi services. "We are seriously considering increasing capacity by eventually operating 2 separate straight rotations from Charleroi to Fort-de-France and to Pointe-à-Pitre. We are being encouraged by the market to do so,” a spokesperson said. In addition to services to the French Caribbean, the spokesman said Air Belgium is “indeed considering a further 2 transatlantic destinations. These would be disclosed in due time.” Air Belgium said it remains committed to operate scheduled services to China as of summer 2020. <br/>