Brussels Airlines Elevates Africa Travel Game

Grab your passports, because Brussels Airlines is upping its game in sub-Saharan Africa for summer 2025, and it’s about to get serious. With a shiny new 11th long-haul aircraft joining the fleet, the airline will operate 56 weekly flights, adding a 10% capacity increase—basically, if you didn’t have a direct flight to your favorite African destination before, you probably do now.

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More Flights, Fewer Layovers, Happier Passengers

Here’s the big news: Brussels Airlines is cutting out those pesky triangular routes—because honestly, who needs the geometry lesson while traveling? If you’ve ever wondered why you flew past your destination to pick up someone else, you’ll be relieved to know Dakar (Senegal) and Abidjan (Ivory Coast) are now getting direct flights. Less zigzag, more zen.

Daily Dose of Africa

For those who like their schedules reliable, Nairobi (Kenya) and Accra (Ghana) will now have daily flights, while Banjul (Gambia), Freetown (Sierra Leone), and Conakry (Guinea) get extra rotations. More flights = more options = fewer awkwardly long airport naps.

Kinshasa Gets the VIP Treatment

The flagship route to Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) just got a glow-up. Starting March 2025, it’s going daily and direct, bidding farewell to intermediate stops in Luanda (Angola). Think of it as Kinshasa moving to first class while Luanda hops on Lufthansa (more on that in a sec).

As Brussels Airlines’ CEO, Dorothea von Boxberg, put it:

“Kinshasa is our flagship route, and this upgrade reflects nearly 100 years of history connecting Belgium and the DRC.”

Translation? Kinshasa is the Beyoncé of their network, and Brussels Airlines isn’t afraid to put a ring (or a plane) on it.

Luanda Finds a New Home with Lufthansa

To free up space for Kinshasa’s VIP treatment, Luanda flights are being handed off to the airline's big sibling, Lufthansa. Starting March 2025, Luanda gets three weekly direct flights to Frankfurt—because if you’re leaving Brussels Airlines, at least you’re landing on the red carpet of the Lufthansa Group.

Dreaming Big for the Future

Not content with just Africa, Brussels Airlines is keeping its eye on global domination (or at least two North American destinations). Flights to New York (JFK) and Washington DC (IAD) are holding steady, while the airline gears up to expand its fleet to 13 long-haul aircraft by 2027. Expect fancy cabin upgrades with revamped Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy—because even in coach, you deserve a little luxury.

Key Takeaways from Brussels Airlines Elevates Africa Travel Game

• No More Triangles: Say goodbye to layovers you didn’t ask for—hello, direct flights!
• Kinshasa Goes Daily: The DRC’s capital gets the star treatment with non-stop flights.
• Lufthansa Steps In: Luanda moves to Frankfurt for seamless connections.
• Bigger and Better: With 56 weekly flights to Africa, Brussels Airlines proves it’s the boss of European-African connections.

So, whether you’re a business traveler, a safari seeker, or just someone who loves an upgrade (in-flight or otherwise), Brussels Airlines has you covered.

Pack your bags—Africa’s calling, and this time, it’s direct.

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