Strikes, Maintenance Costs Push Brussels Airlines Profit Down 50 % Despite Record Traffic
Brussels Airlines reported a 50 % drop in operating profit for 2025 despite double-digit growth in passengers and flights, blaming airport strikes, higher maintenance spending and regional instability. The weak result signals potential fare hikes and underscores how external disruptions in Belgium can erode airline economics and corporate travel budgets.
Mar 10, 2026
