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by OrientThai
07 Apr 2007, 15:29
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines Dakar-Brussels flight cancelled
Replies: 42
Views: 6733

This problem might not have been handled in the most efficient way but that's not a reason to bash Brussels Airlines. Flying to airports like FIH, KGL, or DKR is a whole different story than flying between BRU and JFK. With lacks of proper infrastructure (no qualified mechanics, no proper spare part...
by OrientThai
07 Apr 2007, 14:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines ?
Replies: 151
Views: 27789

...also heard that lots of frequent travellers (platinum/gold) refuse to fly brussels airlines as no more business class available on Europe flights, correct? What is the problem? Brussels Airlines is offering the b.flex product on European flights lasting less than 3 hours. This product is still o...
by OrientThai
31 Mar 2007, 21:08
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: First flight in b.light on SN: BRU-THF on 31 March
Replies: 16
Views: 2245

Thanks for sharing your experience.
Can't wait to fly with them in less than two weeks to NCE in b.light :!:
by OrientThai
14 Mar 2007, 19:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Thai Airlines to sell off new A340's
Replies: 31
Views: 4026

At comparable or better prices the neighbouring countries offer equivalent tourism products Well despite the insurgency in the South, the military coup and the bombings in Bangkok the tourists are continuing to flock into Thailand and the tourism industry is set to break another record this year. T...
by OrientThai
14 Mar 2007, 13:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Thai Airlines to sell off new A340's
Replies: 31
Views: 4026

THAI has a LF between 80% and 90% on their flights to LAX and JFK. They are having good loads on these flights but their main problem is the yields. Costs flying these routes are very high (for example TG has to pay 20000$ per flight to the Russian for using their airspace) and questions can be rais...
by OrientThai
13 Mar 2007, 19:38
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Suvarnabhumi maybe parts of the new airport to be shut down
Replies: 42
Views: 4739

After weeks of investigation the origins of the cracks have been established. Here's a detailed article (quite long and technical) about the cracks and a possible solution to solve this main problem.
:arrow: http://www.bangkokpost.net/110307_Persp ... pers33.php
by OrientThai
09 Feb 2007, 21:43
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport considering low cost terminal
Replies: 55
Views: 12392

The A and B piers are already more then BRU needs right now. I agree with that. Both terminals are mainly under used and have plenty of capacity to offer for new low-cost carriers. This is in opposition to the congested airport of Schipol with low-cost carriers (Transavia, Easyjet...) having establ...
by OrientThai
07 Feb 2007, 14:29
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Suvarnabhumi maybe parts of the new airport to be shut down
Replies: 42
Views: 4739

Well Suvarnabhumi was to be the showcase of Thailand for the rest of the world, at least Thaksin has achieved this goal offering an objective view of Thailand's situation...
Congratulation :thumbsup: :roll:
by OrientThai
07 Feb 2007, 14:22
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Most innovative in past/coming year
Replies: 2
Views: 503

Emirates has indeed in less than a decade become one of the leading airlines between East and West hurting airlines around the world from LH to QF... And the more has yet to come with 45 A380s set to enter service in the next few years... Singapore Airlines with the introduction of their new B77Ws h...
by OrientThai
03 Feb 2007, 17:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: It's official: NW to start Detroit-Brussels (DTW-BRU)!
Replies: 27
Views: 5350

First flight is postponed from May 7 to June 15.
:arrow: http://www.nwa.com/offers/dtwtatl/
by OrientThai
03 Feb 2007, 14:54
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: New timetable Etihad: Direct BRU and direct YYZ
Replies: 7
Views: 1769

Nice to see Etihad focusing on the belgian market.
These new flights will allow smooth connection to several destinations in the Gulf region and also to BKK.
by OrientThai
28 Jan 2007, 18:02
Forum: Plane spotting - Rest of the world
Topic: Thai Airways Boeing777
Replies: 2
Views: 693

Very nice pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Those B777s look great especially when they're clean...
by OrientThai
28 Jan 2007, 17:59
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Can an airport operate without Aerodrome Certificate?
Replies: 13
Views: 1190

What's next?
Cracks in the passenger terminal and the cargo facility which might subside.
:arrow: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/01 ... 025288.php

This airport is falling apart day after day. :x :cry:
by OrientThai
23 Jan 2007, 17:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Suvarnabhumi maybe parts of the new airport to be shut down
Replies: 42
Views: 4739

Suvarnabhumi is likely to remain uncertified for the next few months for not meeting safety requirements of the ICAO and hopes to have another interim certificate. :arrow: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/01/24/headlines/headlines_30024945.php Finally they have decided to investigate all the cor...
by OrientThai
22 Jan 2007, 19:42
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: BKK-LGK-BKK on Thai Air Asia and spotting report
Replies: 11
Views: 1881

Very nice report and pics!
I hope you will be able to catch those tickets at 3$ when Air Asia will start flying between KUL and London and still enjoy a good service. :D
by OrientThai
22 Jan 2007, 19:38
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Suvarnabhumi maybe parts of the new airport to be shut down
Replies: 42
Views: 4739

After problems in the terminal, in the parking, on the taxiways, cracks have been found on the runway. It seems that new problems are arising every week. Estimated cost of repair: 1 billion baths. :arrow: http://www.bangkokpost.com/200107_News/20Jan2007_news00.php :arrow: http://www.nationmultimedia...
by OrientThai
21 Jan 2007, 20:32
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport: figures per month for 2006
Replies: 72
Views: 12346

Thanks for the clarification Atlantis.
by OrientThai
21 Jan 2007, 15:26
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport: figures per month for 2006
Replies: 72
Views: 12346

Numbers of passengers flying inside the EU had an increase of 4.5% while the numbers of passengers flying outside the EU remained stable (+0.4%). I have to say I'm a bit disappointed by these figures because despite the arrival of new long-haul carriers in 2006 (Hainan, Ethiopian, Etihad) there wasn...
by OrientThai
16 Jan 2007, 20:04
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Why Brussels Airlines isn't looking for an Asian partner ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1448

If I remember correctly Sabena was having good loads out of these flights with Indians going onwards to the USA. Sabena was at that time one of the few carriers (if not the only one) to fly directly between Madras and Europe. And today all the big european airlines are flying to MAA: AF, BA, LH... A...
by OrientThai
16 Jan 2007, 17:48
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Why Brussels Airlines isn't looking for an Asian partner ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1448

SN has already two Asian partners: Hainan and Etihad. A third one will come this summer: Jet Airways to BOM. SN is willing to code-share with a big Asian airline if they come to BRU. But why would those airlines come to BRU? CX, SQ, TG, ANA are already flying to AMS, FRA, CDG, LHR several times a da...