Air Belgium has touched down in South Africa for the first time – and with the launch of its new air service between Brussels, Johannesburg and Cape Town, the airline offers travellers direct access to the heart of Europe.<\/p>\n
Flights aboard the airline\u2019s modern A330neo will depart Brussels every Wednesday and Sunday at 19h45 \u2013 arriving in Johannesburg at 7h15 the next day, with a continuation to Cape Town.<\/p>\n
South Africans heading to Europe will be able to fly from Cape Town International (with a short stop in Johannesburg) or OR Tambo every Monday and Thursday. The flight offers 30 seats in Business Class, 21 seats in Premium Class and 235 Economy Class seats.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is an exciting and important chapter for Air Belgium,\u201d said CEO Niky Terzakis. \u201cBut we\u2019re equally thrilled to introduce South Africans to a new airline and an alternative route \u2013 and thereby direct access to the heart of Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe often talk about \u2018Belgitude\u2019, and our motto is \u2018Fly Belgian Class\u2019, which is all about bringing joy back to international travel,\u201d said Terzakis.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd while our travellers value our fun and engaging approach to travel, we also deliver what really matters: a safe, seamless journey; transparent billing (no hidden fees); and a generous luggage allowance.<\/p>\n
“What\u2019s more, is that we offer travellers an environmentally-friendly travel option as the Airbus A330neo consumes on average 25% less fuel compared to previous generation aircraft. Lower fuel consumption also means less CO2 emitted into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n
The new aircraft offers reduced noise level, mod-lighting, and state-of-the art inflight entertainment with WiFi and internet connection throughout the flight.<\/p>\n
Fares start at R11,569 for an all-in return ticket between Johannesburg and Brussels, and passengers are allowed a 30kg baggage allowance for free.<\/p>\n
The twice-weekly flights are good news for business travellers as Belgium is currently South Africa\u2019s sixth largest trading partner as well as the Western Cape\u2019s seventh largest European export market.<\/p>\n