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by taz001
29 Aug 2013, 14:30
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: question about flights to San Francisco via Chicago
Replies: 12
Views: 3841

Re: question about flights to San Francisco via Chicago

Is luggage not checked in to your final destination? I did already many intercontinental flights via LHR f.e. but luggage was check in at BRU to the final destination even with one or two stops between. Hello Atlantis, they will check your bag till SFO, but nevertheless you need to clear customs at...
by taz001
05 Nov 2012, 11:28
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air France sentenced to a $85,000 fine in the U.S.
Replies: 2
Views: 998

Re: Air France sentenced to a $85,000 fine in the U.S.

... I think that Brussels Airlines could be in the same situation. In their website they make no clear distinction between the different taxes and surcharges that the customer has to pay. Really? I noticed they talk about 'airport taxes' and 'airline fees' on their website when you book. Clear enou...
by taz001
20 Sep 2012, 18:17
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: BRU 20/09/2012
Replies: 3
Views: 1489

Re: BRU 20/09/2012

Special catch of the day

Aviapartner 'Airlines' de-icing training aircraft :lol: :lol: :lol:
AP de-icing.jpg
I must say, I think it is a brilliant training tool!!!
by taz001
10 Sep 2012, 22:18
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Brussels Airport in USA drama series
Replies: 1
Views: 1315

Brussels Airport in USA drama series

Nothing too exciting, but still. So many airports in the world, but they used 'something famous' of Brussels Airport in the opening of 'Touch', a series with Kiefer Sutherland. Pause at second 8
by taz001
01 Jun 2012, 16:43
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: brussels airlines to New York!
Replies: 383
Views: 124841

Re: brussels airlines to New York!

I guess it has something to do with the fact they took over the flights to Cameroon from Swiss. They need the new cabin in order to give Swiss passengers a similar product. Anyway, good luck to SN with their JFK flight. I will certain consider taking them if I need to be there, but I prefer to avoid...
by taz001
22 Feb 2012, 22:16
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Brussels Airlines new service in b.flex : doritos ?
Replies: 118
Views: 20979

Re: Brussels Airlines new service in bflex - doritos ?

Had a SN-flight LHR-BRU three weeks ago at 19h15 (scheduled at 17h50 but delayed due weather). Seems like a decent hour to get something to eat (even on a short flight), I received a waffle... not even a sandwich... I don't expect a three course meal, but this is unacceptable. Like you say, your re...
by taz001
22 Feb 2012, 20:45
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Brussels Airlines new service in b.flex : doritos ?
Replies: 118
Views: 20979

Re: Brussels Airlines new service in bflex - doritos ?

Had a SN-flight LHR-BRU three weeks ago at 19h15 (scheduled at 17h50 but delayed due weather). Seems like a decent hour to get something to eat (even on a short flight), I received a waffle... not even a sandwich... I don't expect a three course meal, but this is unacceptable.
by taz001
15 Feb 2012, 18:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Hamburg Airport offers 1 hr free WiFi
Replies: 12
Views: 7513

Re: Hamburg Airport offers 1 hr free WiFi

for those interested, I use 'boingo mobile' (google it for more info). Many airport (BRU included) and other hot spots available for a reasonable amount per month and you can use a smartphone and tablet on the same account. No time or date limit...
by taz001
11 Jan 2012, 17:25
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: brussels airlines to New York!
Replies: 383
Views: 124841

Re: brussels airlines to New York!

The new C class product is below the big expectations and so is the new economy product. I don't see much of anything revolutionary, just the CEO doing his job. Well, to be honest, I don't know what you had in mind, but I find these pictures promising... I flew quite some times accross the pond wit...
by taz001
16 Nov 2011, 15:30
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: U-turn?
Replies: 7
Views: 2596

U-turn?

Dear fellow enthousiasts :-) Around noon, I saw some contrails (I think :roll: ) in the air. It seems like an aircraft made a U-turn (did the pilot realized he forgot something and turned around to get it? :D ). The picture has been taken in Haacht using my cell phone. And to give an idea of the loc...
by taz001
27 Sep 2011, 06:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines first A330-200
Replies: 44
Views: 23446

Brussels Airlines first A330-200

Just saw on airliners.net pictures of the first A330-200 in Brussels Airlines colours. They say it will become OO-SFY. Are they just following the alphabet or just being funny by making OO-SFY(ankee) their aircraft that will fly to the USA :) http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/6/3/4...
by taz001
19 Sep 2011, 09:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57308

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

Several months ago, I was the only one of the very few in favor of some SN African destinations being operated with an A319 or A320. I got rebuffed by a couple of members on this forum and since I could not agree with several aspects of NCB's plans, I decided to shut up (however, not convinced that...
by taz001
30 Jul 2011, 11:32
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Priority lane against payment at Charleroi Airport
Replies: 10
Views: 3785

Re: Priority lane against payment at Charleroi Airport

I have seen the same at BRS airport where it costs 3,95£ http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/at-the-airport/fast-track-security.aspx What bothers me (based on what i saw in BRS) is the fact that you cannot really see if there is a long queue in the 'regular' line or not... I was lucky to have fast-lane ...
by taz001
13 Feb 2011, 14:29
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Come fly with me : hilarious
Replies: 6
Views: 2818

Re: Come fly with me : hilarious

for those who know how to work with 'bitTorent', i have found the complete series on isohunt.com.
downloading these will give you much better quality than youtube!
by taz001
09 Feb 2011, 14:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153703

Re: Replacement of SN's Avro RJ and B737 fleet

dsa330 wrote:all 319's are repainted into the brussels airlines livery, at the moment the 330's are beeing done.
I flew in from KGL on a freshly painted 330 (OO-SFN) today.
by taz001
18 Dec 2010, 14:13
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Looking back at 2010
Replies: 9
Views: 2798

Re: Looking back at 2010

My 'highlight' this year was BRU-IAD (UA951) in United's new First Class Cabin, brand new seats (boring grey, great space/comfort, nice food). Worst experience of 2010 was my trip to ACC on AZ (via LOS), big delay, zero communication, very unfriendly crew (had the same crew again 2 days later, still...
by taz001
03 Dec 2010, 19:35
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines flights to Abidjan: cancellations & change
Replies: 26
Views: 8059

Re: Brussels Airlines cancels flights to Abidjan until 6 Dec

CNN: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/12/03/ivory.coast.election/index.html?iref=allsearch As people in the Ivory Coast awaited a final resolution, the army closed its borders as a security precaution. "The air, land and sea border of the country are closed to all movement of people and...
by taz001
02 Dec 2010, 22:51
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Small habits when flying...
Replies: 20
Views: 3790

Re: Small habits when flying...

when flying longhaul, I always put on the 'airline socks' from the amenity kit :-)
by taz001
02 Dec 2010, 21:17
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines flights to Abidjan: cancellations & change
Replies: 26
Views: 8059

Re: Brussels Airlines cancels flights to Abidjan until 6 Dec

I see... due to the curfew nobody is able to make it to the airport at night.
AF just has the advantage they can adapt their schedule... SN isn't that flexible with their small longhaul fleet.
by taz001
02 Dec 2010, 20:14
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines flights to Abidjan: cancellations & change
Replies: 26
Views: 8059

Re: Brussels Airlines cancels flights to Abidjan until 6 Dec

any news about the competition (AF)? Are they still operating?