Reference metrics compiled from the Wayzuno Aviation Relational Database covering safety audits, A14 dispatch punctuality, cabin altitude pressurization, ETOPS oceanic certifications, and inflight hospitality:
Pet-in-Cabin & Unaccompanied Minors
Pet in Cabin Policy
Yes (Dogs & Cats in cabin) (115)
Snub-Nosed Breeds
Restricted in hold; accepted in cabin <=8 kg
Unaccompanied Minors
Ages 5 to 11 years Mandatory (12-17 Optional) (115)
Youth Lounges & Tracking
Dedicated UM lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU)
IROPS Recovery & Digital Hotel Vouchers
Self-Service App Rebook
Yes (Brussels Airlines App Self-Service Flight Change Tool)
Digital Hotel & Meal Vouchers
Yes (Digital Meal Vouchers on phone + Airport Hotel shuttle voucher)
Proactive Recovery AI
Yes (Miles & More points or Lufthansa Group flight vouchers)
Interline OAL Rebooking
Yes (Rebooks on Star Alliance, Lufthansa Group airlines and SNCB Rail)
Inflight Entertainment (IFE) & Satellite Wi-Fi
Satellite Wi-Fi Network
FlyNet (Viasat) (Ka-Band Satellite — ~30-60 Mbps)
Free Messaging & Pass
Free Msg: Yes (Free messaging for all) | Full Pass: $12.00
Loyalty Currency, Award Sweet-Spots & Cards
Program & Currency
Miles & More (Miles)
Transfer Partners
Marriott Bonvoy (36 months from earning (no expiry with co-brand))
Transfer Card Perk
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card ($650/yr — Annual Companion Certificate (First/Comfort+/Main))
Flagship Airframe Composites & Propulsion
Flagship Airframe
Airbus A330-900neo (18% CFRP Composite)
Fuselage & Wing
Aluminum-Lithium & 2024 Aluminum Alloy Semi-Monocoque
Turbofan Propulsion
Trent 7000-72 (72,834 lbf, BPR 10.0:1)
Heavy D-Check Interval
Every 10 years (100,000 DSG hrs)
Fly-By-Wire Control Laws, Landing Gear & Fuel
FBW Architecture
Full Digital Fly-By-Wire (3H — Blue, Green & Yellow Hydraulic Systems) (Side-Stick Controller)
Hydraulics & Actuators
3000 (3 Independent 3,000 psi Hydraulic Circuits) psi | Triple-Redundant Electro-Hydraulic Servo Valves
Main Gear & Brakes
2x 4-Wheel Dual-Tandem Main Bogies (Sepcarb III Carbon-Carbon Composite Disks)
Fuel Capacity & Jettison
139,090 L | Dump: Optional (Customer Airline Selection; Overweight Landing Certified)
Auxiliary Power (APU), Crew Bunks & CO₂
Tail-Cone APU Model
Honeywell GTCP331-350C (1 x 115 kVA Oil-Cooled Generator kVA, 130 kg/hr)
Flight Deck Crew Bunks
Lower Deck Mobile Crew Rest Module 2 Bunks (2 Pilot Bunks)
Cabin Crew Rest Berths
Lower Deck Attendant Rest 6-8 Bunks (8 Berths, Class 1 Rest Facility)
Specific Emissions
88g CO₂/seat-km (Eco Rating: C+)
Alliance Reciprocal Perks & Hull Underwriting
Top Alliance Tier
Star Alliance Gold: Access to 1,000+ Star Alliance Gold lounges worldwide with 1 guest on same-day Star flight
Hull & Liability Cover
Tier 1 (Lowest Risk) — Liability Limit $2,500,000,000 (Lloyd's of London / Munich Re / Swiss Re)
Cabin Window Dimensions & Electrochromic Dimming
Window Dimensions
13.8 in × 9.6 in (Upgraded with Airbus 'Airspace' Slimline Bezel & Integrated LED Mood Rim Lighting!) (122.0 sq in)
Dimming Technology
Airspace Clean-Track Manual Shade (Economy/Prem Econ) + Motorized Dual Pleated Blinds in Delta One Suites / Virgin Atlantic Upper Class / Condor Prime Seats
Cockpit Glazing
6-Pane Standardized Airbus Widebody Heated Glass Cockpit Windshields
Horizon Ergonomics
Paired with 2-4-2 Economy Layout — Offering Couples Dedicated Twin Window Seats Without a Stranger in Between!
Stopovers & Free Transit Hotels
Stopover Program
Hi Belgium Pass & Brussels Stopover (Brussels (BRU — Brussels Airport))
Duration & Hotel Subsidy
4d Max — Unlimited train travel across all Belgian cities (Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp) + cultural vouchers bundled with stopover ticket
Eligible Fares & Tours
Brussels Airlines European and transatlantic flight bookings — Brussels Airport Express train arrives at Brussels Central Station in 17 minutes
Booking Window & Visa
Hi Belgium Pass bookable directly on brusselsairlines.com
Paint Weight, Aerodynamics & Riblets
Coating System
Mankiewicz ALEXIT 406 / PPG Aerospace CA8000 (Basecoat/Clearcoat with high chemical resistance against Skydrol hydraulic fluid)
Paint Mass & Repaint
330 kg (820 L) — 6y Cycle
AeroSHARK Riblet Film
AeroSHARK riblet film retrofits approved under EASA STC
Fuel Drag & Lightning
0.8% to 1.1% fuel savings with low-drag exterior coating — Aluminum alloy mesh embedded in hybrid composite structure
Bereavement, Military & Student Fares
Bereavement Policy
Compassionate fee exemptions on presentation of death certificate
Military Baggage Allowance
Belgian Armed Forces and NATO headquarters staff contract baggage (Max Up to 32 kg on official NATO orders)
Student & Youth Privileges
b.student Erasmus flight package with flexible dates and extra luggage — Extra: 2x 23kg checked baggage allowance for Erasmus and exchange students
Humanitarian & Docs
Special African humanitarian mission fares for doctors and aid teams (Erasmus certificate or student university ID; NATO travel order)
First Class Champagne & Caviar Service
First Class Champagne
Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé
Business Class Label
Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut
Caviar Presentation
Royal Belgian Caviar Gold served on transatlantic routes (20g) (Mother-of-pearl caviar spoon and Belgian designer ceramic plate)
Cellar & Signature Sip
7500000 USD (Belgian draught beers, Trappist ales, and French grand cru cellars) — Belgian Chocolate Martini, Westmalle Trappist & Speculoos Liqueur
Flight Recorders, 25h CVR & GADSS
Avionics & Recording
L3Harris SRVIVR / Curtiss-Wright Fortress (25h Audio / 2600 Parameters)
Crash & Fire Protection
3400g Shock — 1100C for 60 minutes / 260C for 10 hours
Underwater Locator Beacon
6000m Depth Beacon (90d Battery)
GADSS Distress Tracking
FANS 1/A+ GADSS distress tracking every 60 seconds over Iridium / Inmarsat satellite networks
Cabin Air Quality, HEPA & Ozone
Filtration Efficiency
99.97% HEPA (Refreshed every 2.7m)
Air Supply Architecture
Engine Bleed Air (Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 bleed architecture)
Ozone & VOC Scrubbing
Yes (Standard catalytic converters eliminating ozone in upper troposphere) — High-capacity activated carbon impregnated pre-filters
Fresh Air Ratio & Spec
45% Recirculated Air / 55% Fresh Outside Air — Full cabin air replenishment 22 times per hour exceeding FAA / EASA standards
Denied Boarding IDB & Duty of Care
Governing Jurisdiction
EU Regulation 261/2004
Statutory IDB Cash
€250 (<=1500km); €400 (1500-3500km); €600 (>3500km Africa/US) (Max: $650)
Voluntary Vouchers
Lufthansa Group travel vouchers or cash compensation according to EU261 (Cap: $3000)
Priority & Care
Miles & More Senator and HON Circle protected; vulnerable passengers exempt — Confirmed rebooking, hotel accommodation in Brussels, shuttle bus and food/drink vouchers
APU Fuel Burn, Noise & Gate Emissions
APU Model & Output
Honeywell 331-350[C] (115 kVA / 45 psi)
Fuel Burn & CO2 Rate
200 kg/h (630 kg CO2/h)
Ground Run Limit
30 Minutes Maximum at Hub Gates
Electric Gate Savings
85% emissions savings from immediate transition to terminal PCA climate conduits
Circadian LED Lighting & Melatonin Control
Lighting System OEM
Diehl Aviation / Airbus Airspace LED System
Color Gamut & Scenarios
16.7M RGB Colors (24 Pre-Programmed Scenes)
Melatonin Suppression
Yes (Blue-depleted night lighting allowing natural passenger melatonin production)
Automated Flight Transitions
Gradual 20-minute sunrise brightening phase preventing sudden cabin awakening
Landing Gear Bogies & Nitrogen Inflation
Gear Configuration
Tricycle with twin nose and four-wheel dual-bogie main
Tire Count & Radial OEM
10 Total Tires (8 Main + 2 Nose) — Michelin Air X NZG
Nitrogen Inflation Pressure
215 psi (99.9% Dry N2 Purity)
Brakes & Anti-Skid
Safran carbon heat sinks — Safran electro-hydraulic digital anti-skid
Evacuation Slides & Life Rafts
Slide & Raft OEM
Safran Aerosystems (SLIDE-A339-01)
Doors & Offwing Ramps
8 Door Slides + 0 Offwing Ramps
Deployment Speed & Raft
5.5s Deployment · 65 Pax Life Raft
Beacon & Overhaul
406.0 MHz ELT · 3y Cycle
Emergency Oxygen & Chemical Canisters
Generation Technology
Chemical and Gaseous Hybrid (OXY-A339-01)
Flow Duration & Rate
22 Minutes Flow · 3.8 L/min NTP
Activation & Temperature
Lanyard pin pull via mask release (240°C)
Mountain Route Certification
High-Terrain Certified: TRUE · 6y Inspection
Cargo Fire Suppression & Halon Metering
Compartment Class & Agent
Class C Compartment — Halon 1301 with metered discharge system
ETOPS Extinguishing Duration
240 Minutes Diversion Protection
Knockdown & Metered Flow
60s Initial Flood · 22.0 kg/h Metered
Detection Redundancy
Dual multi-criteria smoke and temperature sensors (Replacement: 2032)
Bank Points Transfers & Bonuses
Transfer Network & Ratio
Amex / Chase / Capital One / Citi / Bilt → Air France-KLM Flying Blue (1:1)
Transfer Speed & Increment
Instant · Min 1000 pts
Promotional Bonus History
Regular 20-25% transfer bonuses
Points Expiration Policy
24 months without qualifying activity (Direct Purchases: TRUE)
Bleed Air Pre-Coolers & Pneumatics
System OEM & Stage Source
Liebherr Aerospace · Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 IP and HP stages
Thermal Delta & Pressure
440°C inlet → 200°C exit (48 psi)
Crossbleed & Wing Anti-Ice
Triple-redundant crossbleed isolation · 3.2 kg/s demand
Bleedless Architecture
FALSE
Dual Cockpit HUD & Enhanced Vision (EFVS)
Avionics System & Layout
Thales Dual Head-Up Display (Dual Captain and First Officer HUDs)
Infrared Sensor & Synthetic Vision
8.0 to 12.0 (Optional FLIR sensor) µm IR Band · SVS 3D Terrain: TRUE (Synthetic vision airport graphics)
EFVS Landing Credit & RVR
TRUE (Qualified operators with EVS sensor) (Credit: 125m RVR)
Combiner Glass Transmittance
85.0% Optical Transmittance
Wing Leading Edge Ice Protection Systems
Ice Protection Method & OEM
Pneumatic Hot Engine Bleed Air — Liebherr Aerospace
Power & Mass Flow Demand
0 kW · 3.2 kg/s bleed air
Protected Slat Bays & Probes
Outboard Slats 4 5 6 and 7 Slat Bays · 2 Optical Probes
Automatic Ice Activation
TRUE
Synthetic Vision (SVS) Terrain Avionics
Cockpit SVS Architecture
Thales Flight Deck SVS
Terrain Database Resolution
3 (3 arc-second digital elevation) arcsec DTED (AIRAC Cycle: 28-Day AIRAC Cycle)
CFIT Prevention & Wireframe
30 to 60s Lead Time | 3D Wireframe: TRUE (3D Runway & Extended Centerline)
Data Integrity & Display
DO-200B Level 1 Integrity Guarantee - Dual PFD Conformal Synthetic Vision with Dual HUD Optical Synchronization
Photoluminescent Emergency Path Lighting
Floor Proximity Escape Material
Strontium Aluminate Solid Polymer
Charging & Dark Dwell Time
160 Lux (Cabin Ambient 15-min Charge) | 90 Minutes Full Visibility
Exit Hatch Luminescence & Signs
3.50 Lux/m2 - High-Intensity LED Dual Redundant
Emergency Power & Burn Cert
28V DC Nicad / Lithium Emergency Power Unit | 14 CFR Part 25.812(e) / CS-25.812 Compliant
Flight Data Monitoring & FOQA Telemetry
Quick Access Recorder (QAR)
Teledyne Wireless WQAR / Penny & Giles Optical QAR
Telemetry Transmission & Parameters
Automated 4G/5G Cellular + SATCOM Post-Flight Burst (1800 Parameters)
Stabilized Approach & Deep Landing
1000 ft IMC / 500 ft VMC Stabilized Approach Gate | Automated Touchdown Zone Distance Exceedance Detection
Tailstrike Monitor & Protection
Dynamic Main Gear Squat Switch & Pitch Attitude Threshold (Coverage: 98.5%)
