Middle East War Costs Brussels Airport 50,000 Travelers in April
Brussels Airport reported a loss of approximately 50,000 travelers in April due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, mirroring the impact seen in March. The airport operator confirmed that flights to Tel Aviv and Doha remain suspended, while services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi have resumed but at frequencies lower than the previous year. Despite these geopolitical disruptions, the airport experienced overall growth, welcoming over 2.2 million passengers, which represents a 3.8% increase compared to the same period last year. This positive trend was largely driven by increased travel during school holidays. Additionally, the airport expanded its destination network by adding Gdansk, Poland, with LOT Polish Airlines operating four weekly flights. Cargo operations also showed resilience, handling 73,964 tonnes of freight, marking a more than 6% increase from the previous year. The data highlights the complex interplay between regional conflicts affecting specific routes and broader seasonal trends boosting overall airport traffic.
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