Brussels Airport is one of the largest airports in Europe, handling 21.8 million passengers and 495,000 tonnes of freight annually. Brussels Airport links the European capital with 238 destinations worldwide that are served by 78 different airlines (figures 2016). With more than 780 employees, Brussels Airport Company shapes one of the most important airports in Europe. Brussels Airport has grown into a strong economic hub in the heart of Europe, creating 60,000 direct and indirect jobs.