Stable Performance of Brussels Airlines in First Quarter of 2025

Brussels Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is pressing ahead with its strategy to achieve profitability in the full year 2025. The airline has taken several strategic measures to maintain flexibility during off-peak seasons and efficiently serve the summer months.

Four Airbus A220 aircraft have been integrated into the fleet to cater to this purpose. Additionally, four Airbus A220 aircraft were operated on a wet-lease basis by Air Baltic, supplementing the Brussels Airlines fleet since the end of March 2025.

The first quarter 2025 results of Brussels Airlines show an upward trend, despite another negative outcome. Compared to the first quarter of 2024, over 450 additional flights were operated by the airline, and Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) increased by 7.3 percent, with a focus on routes to Africa and within Europe.

However, the long-haul fleet of Brussels Airlines has faced technical challenges, leading to higher maintenance costs. To offset these costs, the wet-lease model was employed.

Political instability in parts of Central Africa, a core market for the airline, has negatively impacted revenue for Brussels Airlines. Furthermore, three nationwide protests in Belgium cost the company around five million euros.

The management of Brussels Airlines remains optimistic about achieving sustainable profitability. Dorothea von Boxberg, the CEO of Brussels Airlines in 2025, is leading this charge.

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In June 2025, an eleventh Airbus A330 will join Brussels Airlines' long-haul fleet, signaling growth for the airline. However, further strikes could seriously jeopardize Brussels Airlines' targeted profitability.

Further cost management is a key component of Brussels Airlines' strategy to achieve profitability. The adjusted EBIT of Brussels Airlines for the first quarter of 2025 was 53 million euros, an improvement of 9 percent compared to the previous year.

As Brussels Airlines moves forward, it continues to face challenges, but with strategic measures, optimistic leadership, and a focus on growth, the airline is hopeful for a profitable future.