The history of Brussels Airlines dates back to 2002 when mother company SN Airholding was created by a group of about 40 investors. The primary aim of the investors was to ensure the continuity of a reliable air connection to and from Brussels, the capital of Europe, and this in the context of the extensive perturbations caused by Sabena’s cessation. The new company was called SN Brussels Airlines, and it posted its first positive results already in 2003.