European airline restarts route from major UK airport – after being forced to suspend them earlier this year
BRUSSELS Airlines has restarted its flights from Birmingham Airport after operations were suspended earlier this year.
Flights between the two cities with the airline were halted in the summer.
It was widely reported that the airline ceased operations at Birmingham Airport to "focus on more profitable leisure routes".
However, the route has been reinstated just months after it was axed by the airline.
Six flights will operate between the two destinations every week.
Flights will depart Brussels at 3.45pm local time, arriving in the UK at 4pm.
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Services will then leave Birmingham Airport at 4.45pm before touching down in Brussels at 6.55pm local time.
Flights between the two destinations will take 70 minutes.
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Adam Parker, senior aviation manager at Birmingham Airport said: "Brussels Airlines has been a partner of Birmingham Airport for many years, first serving the region from 1992.
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"Its six times weekly service is ideally placed to ensure both business and leisure passengers have easy access to the Belgium capital.
"We are delighted to welcome back Brussels Airlines to our portfolio of airlines ensuring we really are on our way to serving the Midlands."
This isn't the only announcement the airline has made in recent weeks, with its cabins set to be overhauled.
In September, the European airline revealed its huge expansion plans, which included a €100million (£85million) revamp of its cabins
The new interiors will be found on its long-haul flights, with the airline's economy, premium economy and business class cabins all set to be updated.
Brussels Airlines boss, Dorothea von Boxberg, previously said: "The multi-million investment in cabin interior allows us to offer our customers an even more premium experience.
"This is a moment of pride for everyone at Brussels Airlines.
"It’s with great pleasure that we will offer more connections to our increasing number of passengers on our growing network."
Brussels Airlines will also add three new Airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet, increasing the number to 13.
Currently, Brussels Airlines has flights from a number of London airports, as well as Manchester Airport, Bristol Airport and Newcastle International Airport.
The airline has also won a number of awards this year, including Europe's Leading Airline Lounge at the World Travel Awards.
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Luggage Rules for Major Airlines
British Airways
- Cabin Baggage: 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 45 x 25 cm) and 1 personal item (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm), total weight up to 23 kg.
- Checked Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag up to 23 kg. Premium Economy, Business, and First Class allow more.
EasyJet
- Cabin Baggage: 1 small cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm), no weight limit but must fit under the seat.
- Checked Baggage: Fees apply, up to 23 kg per bag. Passengers can pay for additional weight up to 32 kg.
Ryanair
- Cabin Baggage: 1 small bag (max 40 x 20 x 25 cm). Priority boarding allows an additional larger cabin bag (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg).
- Checked Baggage: Fees apply, options for 10 kg or 20 kg bags.
Virgin Atlantic
- Cabin Baggage: Economy and Premium allow 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg). Upper Class allows 2 bags.
- Checked Baggage: Economy Light has no checked baggage. Economy Classic, Delight, and Premium allow at least 1 bag up to 23 kg. Upper Class allows 2 bags.
Emirates
- Cabin Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag (max 55 x 38 x 20 cm, up to 7 kg). Business and First Class allow 2 bags (total up to 12 kg).
- Checked Baggage: Economy Class varies by fare type (from 20 kg to 35 kg). Business and First Class allow up to 40 kg and 50 kg respectively.
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