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by Megaman
31 Mar 2016, 20:33
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Repositioning of BRU operations to other airports after attacks
Replies: 314
Views: 59874

Re: Repositioning of BRU operations to other airports after attacks

One would think that insurances would somewhat compensate airlines for their business disruption no?
by Megaman
10 Jul 2013, 13:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Which A330 next for Brussels Airlines?
Replies: 207
Views: 93253

Re: Which A330 next for Brussels Airlines?

One would have thought that with Jet moving its scisor hub (4 flights?) that you could imagine more than 1 airplane being added to take-over the market that Jet created or at least some of those flights. Taking over only one destination seems like a missed opportunity, but then again, perhaps reason...
by Megaman
30 Jan 2013, 11:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' second US destination
Replies: 256
Views: 92856

Re: Brussels Airlines' second US destination

Is a third connection/destination to a US city possible this year or is that all the excitement we can expect? :P
by Megaman
13 Jun 2012, 16:34
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Speculation on Brussels Airlines' next TATL destination
Replies: 38
Views: 10453

Re: Speculation of Brussels airlines Next TATL

Is a BRU-SFO rotation possible in 24 hours? Daily frequencies are preferable no?

As for potential destinations, what about LAX and Houston? Both are also hubs of United no? And Miami also comes to mind but more for the tourisme and local communities
by Megaman
20 Apr 2012, 00:12
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: CRL to America ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2980

Re: CRL to America ?

Don't they need to extend the runway first? When is that planned for? And how much could be saved on taxes by ticket flying between secondary airports? Would it really end up being "low cost"?
by Megaman
28 Nov 2011, 18:31
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: SN Brussels Airlines to fly from Charleroi CRL ?
Replies: 45
Views: 12916

Re: SN Brussels Airlines to fly from Charleroi CRL ?

I believe they could quite easily transfer flights which are not feeder flights for the longhaul. Ryanair has proved that you can open destinations from Brussels south, and have high occupation rates and profitability as a cherry on the cake. How about a feeder flight arriving at BRU in the morning,...
by Megaman
21 Oct 2011, 12:23
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: BA off stand busing typical @ BRU?
Replies: 13
Views: 4126

Re: BA off stand busing typical @ BRU?

What's the bad deal with busses? Everytime I pass through munich, I always get a bus to and from (except on Longhaul planes). It allows for a much more efficient use of available space no? (and is a lot cheaper I would imagine). No one seems to complain over there and the transit is always super eff...
by Megaman
28 Sep 2011, 19:10
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines future and financial perspective
Replies: 1895
Views: 599544

Re: Brussels airlines future and financial prospective?

Following is purely personnal interpretation Looking at 2010 vs. 2009, they have a negative cash flow (never a good thing on the long run). They also have a significant increase on their accounts receivable which may be partly based by an increase in volumes, but the increase is much more significan...
by Megaman
26 Sep 2011, 11:16
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Any chance for a new belgian company?
Replies: 51
Views: 13528

Re: Any chance for a new belgian company?

I fear that with the death Of Victor Hasson a few years ago (co-founder of EBA (which became Virgin express), City Bird, Birdy (sold later to SN Brussels), Belgium lost one of the only people willing to take the challenge and there is little hope for a new Belgian Flag Carrier. But never say never. ...
by Megaman
28 Apr 2011, 15:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: new A319 for SN
Replies: 329
Views: 95649

Re: new A319 for SN

Thanks for sharing that.
by Megaman
28 Apr 2011, 13:20
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: new A319 for SN
Replies: 329
Views: 95649

Re: new A319 for SN

why do the registrations start with OO-S..?

When it was SN brussels, I understood that, but why hasn't the S been replaced by the B of brussels airlines?

Just a question I was asking myself.
by Megaman
18 Mar 2011, 19:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Belgian GOV A330 grounded after technical problem before evac
Replies: 12
Views: 3592

Re: Belgian GOV A330 grounded after technical problem before

I don't think I would want to be saved by the Belgian Airforce in these times...
by Megaman
16 Mar 2011, 10:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Full take-over of Brussels Airlines by Lufthansa ?
Replies: 86
Views: 59787

Re: Full take-over of Brussels Airlines by Lufthansa

To get back on subject, if they believe in being able to generate value through synergies, etc. they should do it asap, before the business developes further. Once they do this, they should rename the company to give it a name with more catch to it. Sabena would be great, but the way things are goin...
by Megaman
15 Mar 2011, 22:40
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Full take-over of Brussels Airlines by Lufthansa ?
Replies: 86
Views: 59787

Re: Full take over Brussels airlines by lufthansa

I'm not too crazy about the Air Berlin name, but certainly better than Berlin Airlines. I tried googleing Panam but found nothing up and running. I used to travel all over the world with them when I was a Kid. They were all over the place. I have no idea what the Sabena name is worth. I imagine that...
by Megaman
15 Mar 2011, 18:02
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Full take-over of Brussels Airlines by Lufthansa ?
Replies: 86
Views: 59787

Re: Full take over Brussels airlines by lufthansa

Brussels airlines is a name that has no aura to it. How does Amsterdam Airlines, Dublin Airlines, Barcelona Airlines, Washington Airlines sound to your ears (giving these just as examples). They don't sound great to mine, just as Brussels Airlines does not. It sounds small, lacking of ambition and r...
by Megaman
17 Feb 2011, 11:03
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2011 Charleroi Airport (CRL) latest news
Replies: 96
Views: 99214

Re: 2011 Charleroi Airport (CRL) latest news

Does anybody know when the press conference by Ryaniair is scheduled today?
by Megaman
16 Feb 2011, 21:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Japanese low-cost Skymark intends to buy 4 A380s
Replies: 10
Views: 4066

Re: Japanese low-cost Skymark intends to buy 4 A380s

Or to CRL once the runway is extended :o
by Megaman
16 Feb 2011, 17:40
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Jet Airways wants to extend cooperation with Alitalia
Replies: 17
Views: 3976

Re: Jet Airways wants to extend cooperation with Alitalia

there goes the best TATL product out of belgium.

Now we will need to content ourselves with US carriers or Bru Air.
by Megaman
04 Feb 2011, 15:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2011 Charleroi Airport (CRL) latest news
Replies: 96
Views: 99214

Re: 2011 Charleroi Airport (CRL) latest news

Thesalonika, Volos, Santiago de compostella Kos Lamezia Athens Belgrade These are 7 new destinations for 2011 right? Do those comprise the 5 that management announced (see top of the thread) at the beginning of the year? Probably more to come... Extend that runway already and make room for Longhaul...