Brussels Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Kilimanjaro in 2026

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Brussels Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Kilimanjaro in 2026 Brussels, Belgium – November 2025  Brussels Airlines has announced that it will launch direct flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Tanzania starting June 3, 2026, strengthening the connection between Europe and East Africa. The airline will operate two weekly flights, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using the Airbus A330-300 aircraft configured in three classes - Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. The route will follow a triangular pattern: Brussels → Kilimanjaro → Nairobi → Brussels. About Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines is the flag carrier of Belgium and a member of the Lufthansa Group - one of Europe’s largest airline networks. The airline is also part of the Star Alliance, giving passengers global connectivity through code-sharing and coordinated routes with other major carriers. From its hub at Brussels Airport (BRU), the airline serves more than 80 destinations across Europe, A...
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TCAA Announces Plan for ATFM at Seronera and Kogatende After 200+ Daily Flights.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has announced a critical measure to enhance safety and efficiency in the Serengeti region, issuing a Letter of Intent to introduce Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) at the Seronera and Kogatende Aerodromes. This move comes as the popular safari hubs experience a significant and sustained spike in operations, now surpassing 200 daily aircraft movements.

The introduction of ATFM is a proactive safety initiative responding directly to the exponential growth in air traffic from scheduled, charter, and general aviation.

Balancing Demand and Capacity.

ATFM is designed to ensure that the demand for airspace and aerodrome capacity remains compatible with safe operational limits. The TCAA emphasizes that the goal is to maintain the safety, efficiency, and orderly flow of air traffic.

The proposed framework will include several key strategies to minimize congestion and optimize capacity:

  •  Coordinated slot allocation
  •  Sequencing of arrivals and departures
  •  Collaborative Decision-Making (CDM) among all stakeholders

Phased Implementation and Stakeholder Collaboration.

Implementation will be a phased process, starting with a joint assessment and planning exercise involving air operators, TANAPA (Tanzania National Parks), and the Authority.

The TCAA has called for the active cooperation and participation of all air operators. A formal consultative meeting is scheduled to present the proposed ATFM concept and establish a Joint ATFM Working Group. Operator input through this working group will be essential in shaping the final operational procedures, ensuring a safe, predictable, and efficient operating environment.

Air operators can direct further coordination inquiries to the Chief of Air Traffic Management, Mr. Shukuru Nziku.

Sources:

Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority

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