Major disruptions expected at Brussels Airport due to national protest action on Monday
On Monday 13 January, major disruptions are looming at Brussels Airport due to a national strike against the Belgian government's planned pension plans. Many flights will be cancelled or delayed. Travelers should expect chaos at the airport and on public transport. The strike could have major consequences for anyone traveling.
National strike largely paralyses Brussels Airport on October 1
On 1 October, Brussels Airport is threatened with a nationwide strike by security personnel. Due to the limited security checks, the airport is barely operational. Brussels Airlines, the largest company at the airport, cancels almost all of its flights as a result. Passengers are informed and offered an alternative, but must expect considerable delays.
THAI Airways will resume non-stop flights between Brussels and Bangkok in December 2024
After a long interruption due to the corona pandemic, Thai Airways International is restarting its direct flights between Brussels and Bangkok. Daily flights will start on December 1, 2024, with the modern Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. This development offers travelers improved access between Europe and Asia and strengthens Brussels Airport's position as an important European hub.
No flights today from Brussels Airport due to strikes
Brussels Airport canceled all departing passenger flights today due to a national strike. The airport says that because of that action and a lack of security personnel, no travelers can depart. Not fun if you plan to fly to Thailand.
My journey from Brussels to Bangkok (reader entry)
I would have liked to tell you about my trip to Thailand (Chiang Mai, Saraphi). Departed from Brussels on Thursday 09/12/2021 arriving in Bangkok on 10/12/2021 with Thai Airways.
THAI will fly again at Brussels Airport from November
Thai Airways International (THAI) will resume flights between Bangkok and Brussels from November. The airline had suspended all its flights due to the corona pandemic and was also in a debt restructuring process.
Thai Airways International (THAI) will only start its flights from Brussels airport from September 1 instead of August, as previously announced by the national airline.
Return tickets Brussels – Bangkok with Etihad from €409
Flying from Brussels to Bangkok can sometimes provide you with an extra cheap ticket. For example, you can book a return flight ticket from € 409. You make a stopover in Abu Dhabi, which is nice for passengers who want to stretch their legs
Your holiday to Thailand starts on the plane with the Thai hospitality of the national airline. You fly directly and without a stopover from Brussels to Bangkok and return, already from € 539.
Cheap tickets Brussels – Bangkok from € 398,-
Cheap flights to Bangkok are possible if you fly from Brussels. This promotion is only valid this weekend, but OP =OP! You can leave on various dates in 2017.
Thailand's national airline, THAI Airways International, will fly more often from Brussels to Bangkok. From 3 November, the THAI will fly five times a week from Brussels Airport to Bangkok. That is one flight more than is currently offered.
Your holiday to Thailand starts on the plane with the Thai hospitality of the national airline. You fly directly and without a stopover from Brussels to Bangkok and return, already from € 444.
Cheap tickets Brussels – Bangkok from € 415,-
Cheap flights to Bangkok are possible if you fly from Brussels. This promotion is valid until March 30, 2017, but gone = gone! You depart on October 12 and fly back on October 26, 2017.
THAI Airways will fly to Brussels with an Airbus A350
THAI International Airways will replace its Boeing 1-777ER with the Airbus A300 from August 350 on flights between Bangkok and Brussels.
Various airlines will return to Brussels Airport. According to CEO Arnaud Feist, the number of flights is gradually being increased. KLM has also resumed scheduled service to Schiphol. From April 9, Thai Airways will fly to Brussels again.
Brussels Airport may open again on Tuesday
Brussels Airport will remain closed at least until Tuesday. Airlines using the airport currently operate flights from other airports. For example, Brussels Airlines has long-haul flights departing from Frankfurt and Zurich airports.
Belgians and Dutch people who would fly to Thailand via Zaventem this week would do well to contact the airline.
In Brussels, attacks were committed at Zaventem airport and at a metro station. There are reports of dozens dead and many injured.
New record Brussels Airport: Nearly 2,5 million passengers
Brussels Airport has had a busy first month of the summer holidays, with almost 2,5 million passengers. A record for the airport in Belgium.
Air traffic in Belgium will certainly be affected for a few more days by the power failure at air traffic controller Belgocontrol. Passengers should expect delays.
Emirates now also from Brussels to the Middle East and Asia
Belgians and Dutch people from the border region can now also fly with Emirates from Brussels to Bangkok.
From Brussels via Abu Dhabi to Bangkok and back to Schiphol Amsterdam for a great price? It's possible with the Open-Jaw tickets from Etihad.