[Brussels Airport] 22.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in 2023, up 17% on 2022 - 701,000 tonnes of cargo transported through the airport

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No less than 22.2 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport in 2023, up 17% on 2022.

Read the press release online Lees het persbericht in het Nederlands Consultez la version française. 22.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in 2023, up 17% on 2022 701,000 tonnes of cargo transported through the airport No less than 22.2 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport in 2023, up 17% on 2022. 2023 was the year in which the post-covid recovery continued, whereby the leisure segment, both holiday traffic and visits to family and friends, almost fully recovered. In terms of cargo, there was a 10% drop in volumes to 701,000 tonnes of total cargo carried, flown cargo was down 6%. With this result Brussels Airport outperforms competing European airports. "After doubling our passenger numbers in 2022, we recorded a further 17% recovery last year. Together with the entire airport community, we achieved this great result, getting no fewer than 22.2 million passengers to their destinations smoothly and comfortably with a solid service. We were able to further complement and strengthen our network, both for leisure, visiting family and friends, and for business travel. In terms of cargo too, despite the global trend and geopolitical situation, our cargo community transported a high volume of cargo, outperforming competing European airports.", says Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company.   Passenger traffic: up 17% on 2022 In 2023 Brussels Airport welcomed 22,200,755 passengers. This is an increase of 17% on 2022 (18.9 million passengers), and 84% of the 2019 level (26.4 million passengers).   The past year saw a continued post-covid pandemic recovery, whereby the leisure segment, both holiday traffic and visits to family and friends, almost fully recovered. There is also a clear recovery in terms of business travel, but this recovery is tempered by more teleconferences, pursuit of cost savings and efficiency and more environmental awareness, affecting shorter-distance business trips in particular. Travel to and from Asia has also not yet fully recovered. Since October, the cancellation of flights to Israel has also had an impact.   The number of transfer passengers grew by 21% to 15% of all passengers, showing a very clear recovery of hub activity, with Brussels Airport as a major Star Alliance hub in Europe.    The 10 countries with the most passengers in 2023 were respectively Spain, Germany, Italy, Turkey, the United States, France, Portugal, Greece, Morocco and the United Kingdom.    In December Brussels Airport welcomed 1,596,443 passengers, representing a 10% growth in passenger numbers compared to December 2022. The top 10 countries in December were Spain, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, the United States, Switzerland, Turkey, Morocco, France and Portugal respectively. Due to the start of the Christmas holidays, there were more departures than arrivals during this month.    Cargo: 6% drop in cargo flown compared to 2022 In 2023 the total cargo volume amounted to 700,846 tonnes, or a 10% decrease compared to 2022. Air cargo traffic at Brussels Airport experienced a 6% decrease compared to 2022, in line with the global trend. But Brussels Airport outperforms competing European airports with this result.   The full freighter segment is down 11% from 2022. Belly cargo increased by 4.5% given the continued recovery of passenger flights. Finally, the express services recorded a 6% decline compared to 2022. Overall, global freight volumes were under pressure throughout the year due to the ongoing geopolitical situation.   The primary import regions in 2023 were Asia, Africa and North America. Asia also ranked first in terms of exports, followed by North America and Africa.    In December cargo transport at Brussels Airport recorded a 21% decrease compared to December 2022. We also recorded a decline in the full freighter segment (-36%), express services (-15%) and trucked cargo (-27%). Belly cargo remained stable with a slight increase of 0.2% compared to December 2022.    Flights The total number of flight movements increased by 7% in 2023 compared to 2022, to 192,257 flight movements. However, this number remains 18% lower than in 2019. The number of passenger flights increased by 12% compared to 2022. The number of passengers per flight is up from 135 to a new record of 141, due to the use of larger aircraft and an ever-increasing load factor. The number of cargo flights is down 8% compared to 2022.   There were 16,284 commercial flight movements during the night (between 11pm and 6am) in 2023, which is lower than in 2022 (16,616 commercial night flight movements). In addition, there were 187 helicopter flights and 102 exempted flights (military flights, government flights, etc.).   The independent slot coordinator allocates up to 16,000 night slots annually as stipulated by law. In 2023, the slot coordinator awarded 15,733 night slots, which complies with the legal limit. There are often operational reasons for night flights without night slots, such as delays or operational problems. The slot coordinator reports these flights every month to the DGLV in charge.   In December there were 14,415 flight movements at Brussels Airport, an increase of 6% compared to December 2022. The number of passenger flights rose by 11% and there was an average of 135 passengers per flight. The number of cargo flights decreased by 14% compared to 2022.  About Brussels Airport    Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2023, Brussels Airport welcomed 22.2 million passengers and transported 701,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2024, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 220 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 72 airlines.    The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe with the largest area of temperature-controlled warehouses.   Brussels Airport is the project leader of Stargate, a programme within the European Green Deal, and works together with a consortium of 21 partner to develop by 2026 a variety of innovations and initiatives for an accelerated transition to greener aviation, focused on three major areas: the further decarbonisation of the airport operations, the improvement of the local environmental quality and the stimulation of the modal shift. Brussels Airport is the second most important economic growth pool in Belgium, good for 24,000 direct and 40,000 indirect jobs and is operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium of private investors (75%) and the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Belgium (25%). Follow Brussels Airport on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.   Contact us via media@brusselsairport.be +32 (0)2 753 53 53 Visit our pressroom

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Dank u Poly

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Beste SDW vrienden,

 

Het is tijd om jullie, via ons standaard procedure, ttz via BCC ledenlijst op de hoogte stellen wat er met de SDW website gebeurd. Het is jullie waarschijnlijk opgevallen dat de site, in december 2023 werd van line genomen wegens niet betaling van jaarlijkse bijdragen. Door jullie gezamenlijke steun was er voor 5 jaar betaald, maar is tot zijn einde gekomen in november 2023. Misschien zijn enkele van jullie op de hoogte van mijn financiële ramp die mij is overkomen … en ik deze +/- €200 niet meer kan betalen. Gevolg, afsluiting van de site. Ik heb weel vele aanvragen gekregen die navraag deden. Ook voor mij is dat een tragische situatie, waar ik mij, met ziel en hart heb samengesteld dank zij jullie vele inbrengen. Uiteindelijk was er een die met een voorstel kwam om de site te redden, namelijk Alain De Rudder. een vriend voorstelde met name Davy Van Holder. Een luchtvaart enthousiast en zeer bedreven in IT procedures. Davy heeft, via een eigen account mijn site volledig overgenomen en gepubliceerd …. Ongelooflijk ! Die is nu te zien via http://gentsdw.airport.be Dit was de laatste publicatie van 5 jan 2023. Het probleem is nu dat ik geen nieuwe informatie meer kan toevoegen, daar dit nu mits tussenkomst van Davy kan gebeuren. Hij heeft mij wel gemeld dat hij, indien nodig het zal bekijken om een update te publiceren. Hoofdzaak, HIJ STAAT ER WEER !!! en dit dank zij Alain en Davy.

Ziezo, dit is het. Nog mijn beste wensen voor 2024 aan iedereen en blijf toch maar belangrijke informatie doorzenden i.v.m. SDW

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Beste luchtvaartvrienden.
Allereerst onze Beste Wensen, een goede gezondheid en veel luchtvaartplezier!

Met ingang van het nieuwe jaar hebben we besloten om een nieuwe werkwijze toe te passen met betrekking tot de melding per mail van de (maandelijkse) updates.

Voortaan gaan we nieuwe artikels online plaatsen wanneer deze zich aanbieden en wanneer we deze afgewerkt hebben.
Met andere woorden gaan we trachten korter op de bal te spelen.
Zo kunnen jullie bij regelmatige bezoeken aan de site mogelijk ook al nieuwe items terugvinden.

Ook de spotterscorner zal voortaan onder deze werkwijze vallen.
Wanneer onze spottersfoto's klaar zijn zullen ze dan ook quasi onmiddellijk op de spotterscorner terug te vinden zijn.
De gerealiseerde updates zullen (alternerend) steeds 2-maandelijks terug te vinden zijn op de "Updates" pagina.
Op regelmatige basis sturen we nog altijd een mail met een overzicht van de al gerealiseerde reportages.
Een kleine nieuwigheid die geen impact heeft op de vertrouwde lay-out van de website.
Hierna de link naar de nieuwste updates van januari 2024:
http://www.lunak.be/nieuw.html

Bedankt voor jullie trouwe bezoeken en hopelijk kunnen en mogen we jullie nog vele interessante en uiteenlopende artikels over de luchtvaart aanbieden in 2024.

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