Search found 85 matches

by webstermc
31 Aug 2022, 13:18
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Alitalia saved by the Government and reborn as ITA Airways
Replies: 861
Views: 466765

Re: Alitalia saved by the Government and reborn as ITA Airways

According to De Tijd, Air France-KLM has been chosen by the italian government as partner of ITA

https://www.tijd.be/ondernemen/luchtvaa ... 10593.html
by webstermc
01 Jun 2021, 08:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2021
Replies: 389
Views: 128014

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2021

It seems that bookings for this summer are doing great the last 2 weeks. They are even considering extra (weekend) flights to the top tourism destinations.

source:
https://www.hln.be/reizen/brussels-airl ... ~a9badca1/
by webstermc
15 Aug 2020, 09:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Impact of the coronavirus crisis on aviation
Replies: 1249
Views: 465609

Re: Impact of the coronavirus crisis on aviation

Interesting facebook post of the flight Warschau-Brussels yesterday. Unfortunately in Dutch.

https://www.facebook.com/1000014688009 ... 14758/?d=n

About the almost empty plane and the feelings of the crew about this.
by webstermc
26 May 2020, 10:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2020
Replies: 1738
Views: 598355

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2020

SN has posted its destinations it wants to serve again as of 15 June. However, I've been unable to find a timetable or the frequencies to each destination on their website. Can you only find it if you had a confirmed booking for a flight after this date or will SN publish this in the next coming da...
by webstermc
27 Mar 2020, 08:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BRU Summer 2020: news, new routes, airlines
Replies: 362
Views: 240936

Re: BRU Summer 2020: news, new routes, airlines

Cargo flights are, of course, still allowed with the current restrictions for night flights. You're not correct about this: https://www.tijd.be/dossiers/coronavirus/al-meer-dan-8-000-coronadoden-in-italie/10216909#729288 According to De Tijd: During the week, cargo flights doos not have restriction...
by webstermc
06 Nov 2019, 16:19
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Norwegian in 2019
Replies: 63
Views: 39601

Re: Norwegian in 2019

I travelled last month with Norwegian to New York and back from Amsterdam.
the first flight was completely full, the return flight +/- 10 unoccupied seats...
by webstermc
21 Mar 2019, 09:24
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU): Star Alliance, Oneworld and Skyteam under one roof?
Replies: 110
Views: 111158

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU): Star Alliance and Oneworld under one roof?

I've been in the trainstation monday (I came back from Bilbao).
Indeed only 2 platforms and 3 tracks in total
by webstermc
03 Dec 2018, 11:35
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2018
Replies: 1859
Views: 407779

Re: Air Belgium in 2018

On the facebook of Air Belgium today As of today AB is also distributed via Travelport. All Travel Agents will now be able to book tickets through Galileo, Worldspan and Appolo 🙂👍 ✈️ #airbelgium #travel #agents #bookings #travelagencies #worldspan #galileo #appolo #travelport Should boost sales I ho...
by webstermc
03 Dec 2018, 06:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2018 Antwerp Airport (ANR/EBAW) latest news
Replies: 166
Views: 57127

Re: 2018 Antwerp Airport (ANR/EBAW) latest news

I've seen this in Bruges in a Bank (Axa), When you have an appointment at the bank, you get a free ticket for 1h parking in "'t Zand". When leaving, you insert this 1h free ticket before paying and the 1h is deducted from whatever you need to pay... It was already a couple of years ago, I ...
by webstermc
22 Mar 2018, 10:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2018
Replies: 1859
Views: 407779

Re: Air Belgium in 2018

About the flag, we are not the only one who sees this... https://www.upinthesky.nl/2018/03/20/eerste-air-belgium-azie-vlucht-vertrekt-komende-maand/ (in dutch) Kleuren De vlag op het vliegtuig is in de kleuren: rood, geel, zwart. Anders dan de huidige Belgische vlag die wordt gekenmerkt door zwart, ...
by webstermc
02 Mar 2018, 09:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1937
Views: 910071

Re: BRU infrastructure: future

And according to facebook page of brussels airport: Mark your agenda: 19 April, showcase of the new triple boarding bridge at Pier B. Efficient, passenger-friendly, convincingly comfortable and unique in Europe. The bridge will be put to the test with an Emirates A380 - coming to Brussels for this s...
by webstermc
20 Nov 2017, 16:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Major power outage @ Brussels Airport (not the terminal)
Replies: 5
Views: 1675

Re: Major power outage @ Brussels Airport

I have a view on the airport (corporate village, da vinci), and I still see lights outside (brussels airport sign outside termanli still illuminated)
by webstermc
04 Oct 2017, 12:51
Forum: Website related
Topic: Aviation24.be - luchtzak
Replies: 47
Views: 134697

Re: Aviation24.be - luchtzak

I didn't had any problems anymore since this morning :D

Before, I almost needed to login twice. The first one he did not take and the 2nd one I needed to fill in a captcha.

But now it seems to be ok. Fingers crossed!
by webstermc
15 Jun 2017, 07:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 15/06/2017 Blackout at Brussels Airport
Replies: 22
Views: 5030

Re: 15/06/2017 Blackout at Brussels Airport

At Q-Music (belgian radio station), they interviewed a stranded traveller who was waiting outside, and she heared from a friend working at brussels airport that there was a fire in the basement, but this is just a rumour, not confirmed...
by webstermc
07 Apr 2017, 12:27
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 278153

Re: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks

Beginning on 7 April 2017, Belgians, EU nationals and members of their families leaving the Schengen area or wishing to enter it will be subject to stricter border controls at airports, seaports and railway stations. These changes could lead to longer wait times. The Federal Police intends to infor...
by webstermc
10 Mar 2017, 15:35
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2152544

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

SLM wrote: 10 Mar 2017, 14:42 Looking forward to book SSJ SN flights but hard to find in the reservation system. (mid June)
Any update of SSJ flights? Tx
I'm flying july 19th to Berlin with the morning flight... Yes!!! Seems to be with a SSJ :D
by webstermc
03 Oct 2016, 10:35
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Lufthansa buys the remaining 55% of Brussels Airlines
Replies: 607
Views: 134667

Re: Lufthansa buys the remaining 55% of Brussels Airlines

We know about LH intention to buy the remaining shares in SN. After lots of talks/speculation, what could be the next steps/facts? The only official communication is that a) board approves full take over b) negotiotations about further approach of the take over will be discussed with the shareholde...
by webstermc
07 Sep 2016, 11:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium: a rebirth?
Replies: 558
Views: 218345

Re: Air Belgium: a rebirth?

the gap could mean break for winter period? so restart in march/april for summer period?
by webstermc
18 Aug 2016, 08:55
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2152544

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

I flew on OO-SNE today (deliverd to SN in march). Nice bird! You can see immediately that this is a newer aircraft... Does this plane also have IFE screens ? No it does not have IFE screens :cry: . It was a flight for Thomas Cook (HQ flight number), so they even did not open the screens for showing...
by webstermc
12 Aug 2016, 20:42
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2152544

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

I flew on OO-SNE today (deliverd to SN in march). Nice bird! You can see immediately that this is a newer aircraft...