​The plan is to gradually introduce a brand-new interior, to further elevate the inflight experience on the long-haul destinations.  These new cabins will be installed for all three classes: business class, premium economy and economy class, although in terms of suppliers and design, the airline has only said that ‘details will be announced at a later stage’.

The news comes as the airline has announced that it will grow its long-haul fleet by adding three Airbus A330 aircraft, bringing its widebody fleet to 13 in the coming years.  Additionally, the flag carrier has signed a three-year wet-lease agreement starting in 2025 with Air Baltic. The partner will seasonally operate four Airbus A220s for Brussels Airlines between end of March and October.

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To support the long-haul growth plans, more than 250 new employees will be hired at Brussels Airlines. These will range from pilots to cabin crew, maintenance & engineering colleagues, airport and office staff. Moreover, expanding the fleet will create career opportunities for the current airline employees, for example as captain, senior purser or instructor. Additional jobs will also be created at suppliers’ and partners’ side, e.g. in ground handling.