The corporate traveller

The passenger cabins of the seven Brussels Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft will undergo a genuine makeover in 2012, focused on design, innovation, comfort and the highest levels of quality. “We're introducing this superior in-flight product based on the newest technology and based on the feedback of thousands of passengers” said Brussels Airlines’ co-CEO Bernard Gustin.

Business Class

Brussels Airlines Business Class passengers will soon enjoy a new premium seat that can be turned into a real ‘flatbed’ (180° flat position) of nearly two meters in the blink of an eye. The flat bed is equipped with a pneumatic cushion which allows the passenger to choose between a ‘soft’ or a ‘hard’ seat, according to preference, and whereby the body weight is never pressed against the seat. Brussels Airlines is one of the first airlines in the world to introduce this Pneumatic Cushion technology in an even more advanced version. The flat bed also offers relaxing massage possibilities, LED mood lighting and ample storage space for personal items. Thanks to the ingenious cabin configuration, no less than 24 of the 30 seats have direct aisle access. 10 of the 30 Business Class passengers have no adjacent seat and all seats guarantee lots of privacy.

Economy Class

Passengers flying in Economy Class will soon travel in a stylish, ergonomic seats designed by Italian designers offering greater legroom and seat comfort. The headrest is adjustable in height and in width, while individual touch screen are equipped with USB ports.

Revolutionary inflight entertainment system

The new RAVE in-flight entertainment technology, of which Brussels Airlines is amongst the launch customers, is undoubtedly revolutionary. Both in Business and in Economy Class the RAVE programme will be available in six different languages with over 100 hours of movies and documentaries, news programmes, games, audio and e-reading material. Passengers can even connect their own iPad or other devices to the screen in Business Class.

“This is a large investment that gives a new dimension to the term ‘passenger comfort’” commented Brussels Airlines co-CEO Bernard Gustin. “Customers boarding a Brussels Airlines long haul aircraft will have the feeling they are entering a brand new aircraft. If we compare this level of comfort to the product of other airlines on transatlantic flights or routes to and from Africa, we can conclude that we will become a real precursor and trendsetter of quality in terms of seats, relax possibilities, leg room and entertainment technology.”

The first renewed aircraft will be operational as from spring 2012. The new scheduled services to New York will be operated with the new in-flight product and the upgrade will be gradually available on the African network during 2012.