Brussels Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT loss of 70 million euros for the first six months of 2026, as rising fuel costs, an Ebola outbreak in East Africa and disruption caused by strikes weighed on the airline’s financial performance. External challenges affected resultsWhile passenger demand remained strong, Brussels Airlines said that several external factors significantly affected its financial results. Higher oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East increased fuel costs by 64 million euros compared to the first half of 2025. Together, these disruptions had a negative impact of 3 million euros on earnings. As a result, the airline reported an adjusted EBIT of minus 70 million euros, representing a 50% decline compared with the same time last year.