Brussels Airlines marks century of Belgian air service to Africa

Belgian national carrier Brussels Airlines is celebrating 100 years of flights between Belgium and Africa. The Belgium-Africa service started with flights to the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) in 1925 and today, Brussels Airlines serves 18 destinations across the continent. This summer, the airline will operate up to 56 weekly flights to sub-Saharan Africa , a 10% increase from last summer. The carrier will receive an 11th Airbus A330, allowing it to increase frequencies to Nairobi (Kenya), Accra (Ghana), and several other destinations. Flights to Nairobi were launched in June 2024 , bringing the airline’s share of Lufthansa Group’s sub-Saharan destinations to 56%. From March 2025, Kinshasa will have daily nonstop flights from Brussels. The route currently operates five times weekly nonstop and twice-weekly via Luanda (Angola). Speaking about the expansion, Brussels Airlines CEO Dorothea von Boxberg said, “Looking ahead, we will expand our long-haul fleet with an 11th Airbus A330 starting operations in June, followed by two more aircraft in the coming years. This year’s additional 10% capacity will strengthen the existing routes while we also explore new destinations as from next year. As we embark on the next century of aviation between Belgium and the African continent, we will continue to invest, innovate, and serve our passengers with our expertise, commitment and passion.”<br/>