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36 persons died apparently, 1 person survived.

http://www.metrotime.be/nlnewsbelga.htm ... d=66771473

A Boeing 737-600 from Scandinavian Airlines, flight SK4744 with departure this morning 29/08/11 at 11:05 destination Oslo had to stay immobilized on the parking place (next to where the Etiopian is always parked) short after it left for departure. Reason was that an extra inside sucurity check was r...

It looks like Korongo Airlines will start very soon with their first domestic flight. More info (only in Dutch): http://www.tijd.be/nieuws/ondernemingen_transport/-Trekvogel-_kan_eindelijk_vleugels_uitslaan.9092923-3085.art?ckc=1 This article was already published by De Tijd last week AND reported ...

It looks like Korongo Airlines will start very soon with their first domestic flight.

More info (only in Dutch): http://www.tijd.be/nieuws/ondernemingen ... .art?ckc=1

They did increase frequency this summer from 21/week to 24/week, but even with these extra flights there is demand for more (see all the recent upgrades), sometimes even 2 upgrades on 1 day. The routes to/from Turkey (and Marocco) are just VERY bussy, especially around the holiday periods. About SN...

On Sunday the deadline is over and the *A members will be voting...

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/busine ... 70365.html

Does this have any consequences for BRU (positive or negative...) ?

'Talks progressing Air India's induction into Star Alliance' India News By IANS, New Delhi : International airline association Star Alliance Monday described as progressive the talks held between its members and senior government officials on inducting national carrier Air India's into the grouping....

Don't know it this is really good news (for BRU): Senior government officials and members of Star Alliance will hold talks on July 18 on the progress of Air India’s induction into the international airline association. “A meeting with Star Alliance (officials) would be held July 18,” said Arvind Jad...

Maybe nothing to do with the police force at the check-in but maybe interesting to mention: Last year I came back from TLV by LY. As soon as the plane hits the tarmac and is moving to its gate, it's escorted by 2 police cars alongside the plane. Pretty strange especially when you don't expect this. ...

Let's hope for Jet although I believe we may not expect any news before the 31st of July.
I suppose that what is mentioned in the below article cannot be considered neither as "major announcement"

http://www.eturbonews.com/23805/star-al ... ance-title

finally!!! great new as well for the extra transit passangers it will deliver for the '*A hub' BRU who those who will travel into Africa...
Not sure if there is a big demand/offer in SE Asia for travelling to African countries..

nothing new actually... http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/avd/2011/06/10/10.xml&headline=Air%20India%20Clearing%20Final%20Hurdles%20For%20Star%20Alliance%20Membership I don't know if the financial problems of AI and joining *A or not, are ...

BRU-FRA double way doesn't need to cost so much. I just checked it out on the website of Brussels Airlines just with a random date and it was about 130€. One way is (of course) always extremely expensive and costs you about 5à600€. Does someone know why a one way ticket is costing you always a fortu...

Strange agreement of 2 (national) airlines in difficulties? Air India is going to use Ljubliana as their new European hub, instead of the Frankfurt hub which has been closed. The Ljubliana hub will be similar as Brussels is for Jet Airways. Direct flights to North America and India will be started.(...

Emirates to launch 3rd Daily Dubai – Frankfurt service from Dec 2011 At time this post goes to press at 0300PDT 26MAY11, Emirates had loaded 3rd Daily for Dubai – Frankfurt service. The flight is to begin from 01DEC11 on board 3-class Airbus A330-200 aircraft. For the moment, reservation for 01DEC11...

CSA Czech Airlines last Friday (13MAY11) announced its planned expansion for Slovakia market, with the service resumption/launch to 6 European cities out of Bratislava: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Larnaca, Paris CDG and Rome. The Skyteam member was formerly known as Czechoslovak Airlines, until ...

But interest as well from BA/Iberia: International Airlines Group, the corporate identity of merged carriers BA and Iberia, may be lining up a bid to purchase TAP Portugal, according to a report in The Sunday Times. The newspaper cites industry sources saying that informal talks have been held. The ...

TAP suitors get ready to bid Thursday, 12 May 2011 Reports say at least two potential airline bidders - and probably more - are interested in purchasing state-owned TAP Portugal. TAM Brazil and Europe's International Airlines Group (IAG) are understood to be preparing offers for the carrier, while G...

Training: Touch & Go's

Easy Jet is back in Ostend today

Just saw an Egyptair cargo as well. Didn't they move their activities to BRU?