Brussels Airlines (SN) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total arriving flights: 6,908

Year-over-year change: +13.69%

Brussels Airlines handled 6,908 arriving flights in July, marking +13.69% versus last year. The increase reflects stronger summer demand in Europe, additional capacity on short‑haul routes from Brussels, and a stable recovery in corporate travel to political and institutional hubs. This scale allowed the airline to deepen presence on competitive leisure markets while maintaining frequencies on business‑critical corridors.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

On-time arrival rate: 84.02%

Year-over-year change (on-time rate): −1.12%

Cancelled flights: 146

Year-over-year change (cancellations): +62.22%

Punctuality remained robust at 84.02%, though it eased slightly year over year (−1.12%) as summer thunderstorms, air traffic control restrictions over busy European sectors, and peak‑period ground congestion added pressure. Cancellations rose to 146 (+62.22%), driven by localized weather cells and tight aircraft rotations. In response, Brussels Airlines prioritized spare aircraft coverage on hub banks, adjusted block times, and coordinated more closely with ground handlers to stabilize turnarounds.

Key Hubs

Brussels (BRU) remains the central hub, concentrating morning and evening banks that connect regional European feeders with medium‑ and long‑haul services. The carrier continued to emphasize Belgium–Europe business flows and seasonal leisure demand to the Mediterranean, while supporting onward connectivity across the wider Lufthansa Group network. Schedule design favors reliable minimum connection times and coordinated wave structures to protect missed‑connection risk during peak hours.

Outlook

For travelers, Brussels Airlines offers solid operational reliability and convenient connections through Brussels; allow extra time during afternoon peaks and summer weather windows. Looking ahead, the airline targets steady punctuality, incremental improvements in ground processes, and selective capacity additions on high‑demand leisure routes. As late‑summer and early‑autumn traffic moderates, passengers can expect more stable day‑of‑operation performance and a continued focus on customer experience enhancements.