News / 'Going the extra smile': Brussels Airlines upgrades cargo to first class

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Brussels Airlines Cargo has unveiled a new air freight strategy which puts more focus on cargo, rather than it being mere “icing on the cake”.

Cargo will become a fully fledged business unit, besides passenger handling, and is considered a “second cake”.

Alban François, appointed vice president global cargo on January 1, said: “In short, it is our ambition to offer air cargo solutions according to the wishes and requirements of the customer.

“Our focus isn’t exclusively on filling up aircraft bellies. Based ...