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New fast cycle route to Brussels Airport
New fast cycle route to Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport Company, the province of Flemish Brabant and the municipality of Zaventem have agreed to start the construction of a cycle path between the airport and the Leuven-Brussels cycle route. By developing the various means of commuting, Brussels Airport Company aims to contribute towards improved mobility in the region. The cycle track should be ready by the beginning of 2018 at the latest.
Please find attached the press release in English.
About Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport is one of the largest airports in Europe, handling 23.5 million passengers and 489,000 tonnes of freight annually. Brussels Airport links the European capital with 226 destinations worldwide that are served by 77 different airlines. (figures 2015).
Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of the business travellers, and also has the largest low-fare offer in Belgium.
Brussels Airport is the second most important centre of economic growth in Belgium providing direct and indirect employment for 60,000 people.
Brussels Airport is operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are the Belgian State (25 percent) and a consortium of private investors (75 percent).
