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by liege-bierset
18 Jan 2014, 19:01
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Ryanair in 2014
Replies: 909
Views: 247508

Re: Ryanair in 2014

O'Leary: Ryanair mogelijk volgend jaar op Schiphol
http://www.luchtvaartnieuws.nl/nl-NL/Ar ... p_Schiphol
BTW: They have already announced reducing HHN german base from 9 to 6 B738.
by liege-bierset
13 Jan 2014, 00:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BRU: Monthly traffic figures 2013
Replies: 52
Views: 15090

Re: BRU: Monthly traffic figures 2013

If i' m not wrong DHL are still representing 20% of total cargo at BRU in 2013. As we know, they have started to build a huge extension at Liepzig. Doubling surface and increasing sorting capacity by 50%. Do we already know what 's gonna be the impact on sub-hubs as BRU. More direct flights or modif...
by liege-bierset
09 Jan 2014, 23:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2014 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news
Replies: 70
Views: 30997

Re: 2014 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news

315 000 pax (+4%) and 561 000 tons (-2,5%) of cargo in 2013 They expect 3 new cargo companies this year (out of the blue appenrently, appart from qatar growth, there are no rumours) Didn't LGG had 309,220 pax in 2012 (thus an increase of only 1.88%)? BTW TNT has received a contract to transport ver...
by liege-bierset
05 Jan 2014, 19:49
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Hainan Airlines hand luggage
Replies: 4
Views: 1862

Re: Hainan Airlines hand luggage

Lysexpat wrote:just tell them what you tell your wife: "size doesn't matter!"
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Although 2'' could make the difference. :oops:
by liege-bierset
22 Dec 2013, 08:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2013 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news
Replies: 68
Views: 31894

Re: 2013 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news

More about a possible Qatari Hub(in fr only): http://www.levif.be/info/actualite/belgique/jean-claude-marcourt-veut-negocier-un-hub-qatari-pour-bierset/article-4000478337715.htm :shock: If Mr Marcourt is putting his nose in DOHA, then game is over. :cry: Remember: "La guerre est une chose trop...
by liege-bierset
16 Dec 2013, 16:54
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2013 Charleroi airport (CRL/EBCI) latest news
Replies: 236
Views: 84400

Re: 2013 Charleroi airport (CRL/EBCI) latest news

It does make sense but it's not a good news for my wallet... It will be cheaper again to fly from germany -> our economy is losing. But German airports start to feel the heat as well... Liepzig; Baden/Karlsruhe. (aero.de) http://www.aero.de/news-18714/Ryanair-prueft-Streckenstreichungen-in-Leipzig....
by liege-bierset
14 Dec 2013, 20:48
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines : pilots strike looming
Replies: 272
Views: 52593

Re: Brussels Airlines : pilots strike looming

Tricky Melchiore is busy preparing his re-election. They all have the same motivation, keeping their piece of cheese. L'Etat éclaircit le ciel de Brussels Airlines Le Vif Source: Belga samedi 14 décembre 2013 à 09h08 Le gouvernement va étudier la possibilité d'une aide indirecte pour les compagnies ...
by liege-bierset
11 Dec 2013, 21:26
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2013 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news
Replies: 68
Views: 31894

Re: 2013 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news

Acid-drop wrote:Qatar cargo will most likely increase frenquency (as already mentioned)
http://www.cargoforwarder.eu/article.php?id=1885
If it materialises, it will the 2nd good news for LGG this month .(Cargoforwarder are generally well informed)
First one being TNT-Navitrans contract for Apple.
by liege-bierset
09 Dec 2013, 18:14
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: BRU 08/12/2013
Replies: 11
Views: 4273

Re: An-124

me109 wrote:Maybe i am wrong but I thought that I saw this afternoon (between 15.00 - 16.00 ) an AN -124 landing at BRU. Colors Antonov design bureau.
Does someone has more information about this flight?
Reg. is RA-82009
by liege-bierset
29 Nov 2013, 21:36
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Cargo Germany to fly again?
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Re: Air Cargo Germany to fly again?

Very unlikely if you read this article:
http://theloadstar.co.uk/any-space-on-t ... -comeback/
LH did enough lobbying to have them grounded.
by liege-bierset
27 Nov 2013, 20:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Ryanair at Brussels Airport
Replies: 567
Views: 113609

Re: Ryanair at Brussels Airport

The reporter of the Wall Street Journal was at the press conference. Some excerpts of her article are worth gold: Deploy the landing gear on the publicity machine because the circus is coming to town! And by town we mean Brussels National Airport in Zaventem, as opposed to Brussels South/Charleroi/...
by liege-bierset
18 Oct 2013, 18:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2013 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news
Replies: 68
Views: 31894

Re: 2013 Liège Airport (LGG/EBLG) latest news

Best cargo airport ? Best potential they mean I guess ... Because how can you judge first an airport that is losing tonage and can't attract any more clients ? Relax...just an award. No need to spit in the soup. ;) PR in English: http://www.liegeairport.com/uploaded/files/13-10-17%20International%2...
by liege-bierset
07 Oct 2013, 23:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2013 Charleroi airport (CRL/EBCI) latest news
Replies: 236
Views: 84400

Re: 2013 Charleroi airport (CRL/EBCI) latest news

sn26567 wrote:
A small summary, please?
Almost impossible to translate, the writer doesn't use ink but picrate. :o
Great stuff and soooo true.
by liege-bierset
21 Sep 2013, 04:39
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BeOnTop Airlines - Liège Airport
Replies: 488
Views: 40124

Re: BeOnTop Airlines - Liège Airport

Well if you are walloon you know it as le nombrilisme principautaire If you are flemish, it looks close to people from antwerp who beleive they are the only city of belgium and the rest is parking :) Liege people like to stay local and speak their dialect. Nombrilisme = egocentrism. Acid: are you o...
by liege-bierset
25 Aug 2013, 18:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Johan Vanneste leaves TNT Airways
Replies: 8
Views: 3562

Re: Johan Vanneste leaves TNT Airways

Johan Vanneste, CEO of TNT Airways since April 2011

COO at TNT Airways, yes. ;) ...CEO is Niki Terzakis.
by liege-bierset
19 Aug 2013, 17:43
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BeOnTop Airlines - Liège Airport
Replies: 488
Views: 40124

Re: BeOnTop Airlines - Liège Airport

Loch Ness Monster is back !
Nessie was seen at MST not long ago. :shock: