Brussels Airlines review

Updated October 17, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team

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Our verdict

Brussels Airlines trades basic flight booking for a comfort focused long haul experience with Belgian food and drink details. It is an airline selling flights, and it suits travelers who value seat choice and onboard touches on long trips including new northern routes.

Key facts

Best for
Travelers booking long haul flights with Belgian onboard touches
Products
Flights↗
Legal entity
Brussels Airlines SA/NV↗
Headquarters
Belgium↗
Support channels
Phone↗
Official website
brusselsairlines.com

Facts checked October 17, 2026, 3 sources

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Long haul flight search with the option to select a seat for extra comfort
  • Cabin touches include an amenity kit plus a Belgian aperitif and chocolates on board
  • Three new northern stops in Kittilä, Evenes and Kemi tied to Northern Lights viewing
  • Signature pear, apple and elderflower drink created through Belgian collaboration

Cons

  • Flight centered offer, so wider trip plans route through linked external websites
  • New destination push centers on a narrow winter sky theme in three places
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Who it suits

  • Travelers planning long haul trips who care about cabin comfort
  • Visitors keen to see the Northern Lights around Lapland
  • Flyers who enjoy Belgian drinks and onboard details

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travelers seeking a single site for every part of a holiday

Our full take

Brussels Airlines is an airline at brusselsairlines.com selling flights.

How Brussels Airlines compares

Frequently asked questions

What does Brussels Airlines offer?+

Brussels Airlines sells flights with an emphasis on long haul travel. You can book a flight and then select a seat for added comfort. The focus stays on the flight itself, with extras handled through linked external websites.

Which new destinations are highlighted?+

The highlighted new arrivals are Kittilä, Evenes and Kemi. They offer a chance to observe the Northern Lights and experience Lapland magic. The theme centers on winter sky viewing rather than a broad beach or city mix.

What is served on board?+

On board touches include an amenity kit, a Belgian aperitif and chocolates. The long haul cabin promises hotel style comfort aloft. A signature drink blends pear, apple and elderflower and was developed through Belgian collaboration.

How do you add activities beyond the flight?+

Travelers looking for more than just a flight can explore activities alongside booking. More than 220,000 things to do are referenced for adding to a trip. Those options open through an external website with its own privacy, security and accessibility policies.

Where is the airline based and which company runs it?+

Brussels Airlines SA/NV runs the airline and its online presence, with its registered office in Brussels, Belgium. The company operates long haul and other scheduled flights, and the brand name appears across its booking tools, gift cards and onboard service.

What can travellers give as a gift connected to the airline?+

The airline sells gift cards that let loved ones choose their own travel plans. They are framed as a way to share unforgettable moments with family and friends, and recipients can pick the destination that suits their interests and timing.

Sources

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked October 17, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Booking fees.

Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Travelers booking long haul flights with Belgian onboard touches

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