Brussels Airlines has announced an expanded summer route network after adding two Airbus A320s to its fleet and signing a wet-lease agreement with CityJet for two CRJ-900s.
"This cooperation allows us to grow our fleet in a flexible manner and increase our European offer," said Jan Derycke, head of network strategy & planning at Brussels Airlines, a Lufthansa Group carrier, which said it would add Billund as a destination from Berlin and Copenhagen as well as expand services to and from Birmingham and Hamburg.
The CRJ-900s, which seat 88 passengers, will be deployed on daily flights to Bordeaux, Milan, Lyon, Geneva and Vienna, Brussels Airlines announced.
The deal with Dublin-headquartered CityJet was signed in January, according to Brussels Airlines.
"We are looking forward to working with Brussels Airlines in growing its network and delivering excellent service to its passengers throughout this summer season," said Cathal O’Connell, CityJet's chief commercial officer.