Air Belgium is a start-up

Hong Kong is the first destination for a new airline called Air Belgium with an end of March introduction target date.

Brussels South Airport, also known as Charleroi, will be its home base, the first of four Finnair Airbus A340s to be delivered shortly.  Further destinations in China are planned for later in the year.

Air Belgium says it selected Brussels South due to its very convenient accessibility, efficient and renowned quality service, competitive costs and commitment to expand into a larger international airport. “Brussels South convinced us due to its very successful development and commitment to major investments and improvements of its infrastructures”, says Niky Terzakis, CEO of Air Belgium.  “The airport is well established and attracts millions of travellers among which 60% are international passengers and 31% are business travellers. We are convinced that our passengers will benefit from a great service, especially because Brussels South is starting to adjust its current infrastructure.”

A Premium terminal is being created at the current Terminal Sud (Executive Aviation Terminal) to meet the needs of business and premium class travellers.  The airline says they will be able to use the parking and be on the plane within twenty minutes, including the Border and Customs checks and boarding.  The full service Business Lounge will be provided.  It seems like that the current Finnair h business, premium economy and economy class layout will be retained.

€20m start-up capital has been raised.

http://airbelgium.com/en

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