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by Kris
03 Aug 2019, 08:05
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1939
Views: 910715

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

Well, the story continues. Another, or the same, technical problem with the luggage belt system today... it’s really becoming a bit too much now.
by Kris
02 Sep 2017, 02:22
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Heavy turbulence on AF474 CDG-PTY
Replies: 0
Views: 1017

Heavy turbulence on AF474 CDG-PTY

I was on this flight today and after about 6,5 hours into the flight, the plane was hit by unexpected very heavy turbulence. 2 elderly people waiting in front of rest room were injured, one of them quite severely with broken bones. The turbulence only lasted a couple of seconds.
by Kris
21 Feb 2017, 16:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels region noise regulation
Replies: 679
Views: 137035

Re: Brussels region noise regulation

Brussels considers the conflict of trust unlawful and starts charging the fines from midnight. About a year ago terrorists bombed the airport, now politicians are doing the same. The discussion about the future of SN or any other development of carriers in BRU will be come obsolete very quickly. Th...
by Kris
18 Feb 2017, 08:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels region noise regulation
Replies: 679
Views: 137035

Re: Brussels region noise regulation

The latest statement from Vanhengel: We ( Brussels) will not change our mind, a good solution would be to move the airport 1800 meter backwards.
by Kris
16 Feb 2017, 16:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels region noise regulation
Replies: 679
Views: 137035

Re: Brussels region noise regulation

I'm also afraid that it's a highly political issue right now. The only thing I'm pretty sure of is that not one airline will start paying fines. If they are forced to pay, they will move their operations.
by Kris
14 Feb 2017, 15:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: News from Eurowings 2016-2017
Replies: 103
Views: 36005

Re: News from Eurowings 2016-2017

The long-haul pricing at Eurowings looks very strange to me. I booked DUS-MIA 2-14 march, 325 euro with Swiss. Eurowings out of CGN was more expensive. Why would people choose to fly them if they are more expensive? Plus, I think you have to pay for everything on board ( luggage, entertainment, ... ...
by Kris
19 Dec 2016, 13:45
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The technical problems with TUI fly Boeing 767 OO-JNL (December 2016)
Replies: 36
Views: 6441

Re: Abnormalities in BRU-ANR-CRL-LGG-OST in 2016

And good luck to the passengers with regards to claiming compensation according to EU261. My neighnours had a similar incident in January this year returning from Cancun, delay of about 24h. Until now they didn't see a eurocent...
I have the idea that this happens way to often with TUI lately...
by Kris
28 Jun 2016, 21:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Replies: 59
Views: 10472

Re: Breaking: IST airport terrorist attack

If I remember well there are some pre-terminal checks present at IST, from the pictures it looks as if the bombs went off outside the terminal.
10 people killed already apparently
by Kris
28 Jun 2016, 21:28
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Replies: 59
Views: 10472

Terror attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport

Just on CNN: explosions and gunfire at Ataturk Airport.
Looks like another terrorist-like attack ...
by Kris
17 Jun 2016, 15:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 17/06/2016 Swissport industrial action (baggage - cleaning)
Replies: 36
Views: 7557

Re: Strikes affecting Belgian airports in 2016

Belgium is for sure not a "failed state", bit I'm more and more afraid that we are evolving into a "failed airport" Failed state? Failed airport? I think we can reduce it further more, to "failed trade unions". That's for sure. But in the eyes of passengers, we're talk...
by Kris
17 Jun 2016, 14:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' punctuality
Replies: 7
Views: 2587

Re: Brussels Airlines' punctuality

I flew alot out of BRU pre 22/03. Had 6 flawless flights out of DUS in april and may. Flew first time out of BRU on june 6, SN2259 to CPH, 3 hours delay and return flight on 10/06 1 hour delay as aircraft arrived late in CPH. delays can always happen offcourse, but reading this I have the impression...
by Kris
17 Jun 2016, 12:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 17/06/2016 Swissport industrial action (baggage - cleaning)
Replies: 36
Views: 7557

Re: Strikes affecting Belgian airports in 2016

Yes, I have friends stuck at the airport, waiting in line to process their "lost in strike"luggage papers.. amid total disinterest and no help whatsoever.. They landed at 08:50 and it is almost noon.. Way to go BRU! I told them to avoid BRU, they didn't listen, and now they are convinced....
by Kris
19 May 2016, 15:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: EgyptAir Flight MS804 CDG-CAI disappears above the Mediterranean
Replies: 81
Views: 39597

Re: EgyptAir Flight MS804 CDG-CAI disappears above the Mediterranean

On Airliners.net I just read that they might have found 2 floating pieces of debris about 70 km from where they lost contact... For what its worth offcourse

"Now listening to French radio, Greeks have found 2 floating objects 70km SE of the last known position"
by Kris
13 May 2016, 13:56
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 78436

Re: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!

Conti764 wrote:Realy?? It's been years since I've been inside BRU and back then DL checked in adjacent to their ticket counters...
Check-in for DL was indeed in the "old" terminal when I flew them in february this year
by Kris
04 May 2016, 09:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 278169

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

Just my thoughts: I'm afraid that, as long as this pre-check will continue, passenger numbers will suffer. There is the fact that you will loose extra time ( more limited now ) and I'm not sure that all people want to fly in or out a semi warzone. BRU is the only airport in Western Europe doing this...
by Kris
02 May 2016, 18:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 278169

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

At the bare minimum, let's try to be vocal on twitter & Facebook towards BRU airport, SN and our 'smart' politicians (including our Premier). For example: https://twitter.com/BrusselsAirport/status/727165533850865667 I have sent an email to the department of minister Jambon, asking him to get o...
by Kris
02 May 2016, 13:24
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 278169

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

This is outrageous! They just can't keep on checking like that? who does it anyway? they don't even do it in the US or TLV! For my personal travel it's now waaaay more convenient to go to AMS,DUS,EIN,... rather than BRU with this at least 4h in advance rule and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one ...
by Kris
02 May 2016, 11:41
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 278169

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

Utter stupidity. Can t wait to see the figures.. Treating clients with such cruelty can never be good for business. If this situation continues SN will go bust. They must eliminate those ridiculous pre checks today before tomorrow. People in line outside those tents are more at risk than ever befor...
by Kris
02 May 2016, 11:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 278169

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

It looks like there is a problem this morning at the main departures building: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChbxBN6WUAAj3AO.jpg I really hope that common sense returns and that this situation can improve soon. This has nothing to do with security, I would feel completely NOT safe when standing in a ...
by Kris
02 May 2016, 11:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 278169

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

Or other airports in Belgium... Some airlines are giving alternatives. And why not BRU? 1. Other airports in Belgium have the same 3 hrs rule imposed by the Federal Police. 2. Airports abroad generally ask to be there 2 hrs in advance. If you add the time from BRU to those airports, you reach easil...