Philippe Vander Putten, the chief of Brussels Airlines, has decided to leave his post as the head of the top carrier in Belgium. This was decided after there was an internal disagreement among the administration of the airline. The journalists were reported to that Vander Putten would leave his post because of a divergence of view that had to do with the dividing up of responsibilities at the head of the company, and also about reformulating the role of chief executive officer.

However, the carrier was quick to react after his resignation, and they have already called for two directors for the replacement, for the time being at least. Of of the directors, Michel Meyfroidt, is currently serving as chief financial officer for Brussels Airlines. He and Bernard Gustin, who is a consultant for airlines, when they assume the chief executive officer duties.

Vander Putten played a valuable role in the transforming of the Belgium carrier, and he was originally at the head of SN Brussels Airlines, which is one of Brussels Airlines’ current predecessors. He was also the one who spearheaded the merger with the airline and Virgin Express two years ago. After this is when the two carriers combined to form Brussels Airlines reborn that now uses a full service that is mixed and a model that is low cost.

Customers that are on the long-haul flights are provided with full service, including economy class flights, whereas on European routes, they choose if they don’t want any frills or if they want the premium economy service. Brussels Airlines are their strongest around Europe and Africa, and the carrier works flights for 70 destinations where 50 of the destinations are in Europe.