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by Duke
21 Mar 2024, 08:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2024
Replies: 329
Views: 56448

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2024

Thanks for reminding me that I should not make the mistake of booking my flights with Brussels Airlines if there is an alternative on the route. Unreliable service providers are just not my thing - however justified pilots' demands might or might not be. As a customer, I pay for service. I agree wi...
by Duke
17 Mar 2024, 21:10
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2024
Replies: 329
Views: 56448

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2024

Pilot strike at SN confirmed (hln) from 23 to 27 march Do we know how significant the impact of the strike on SN's operations will be? I know someone who's planning on traveling during the strike period... We regularly travel to our Spanish holiday home. This easter we booked 6 return tickets (pare...
by Duke
29 Jan 2024, 21:12
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2024
Replies: 329
Views: 56448

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2024

It's thus a problem of priorities, and Wi-Fi is clearly not a priority for SN Thanks for the info... Now we have the proof that SN is not considered an equal partner of the LH group as SR and AU... SN is clearly the low cost airline... but with almost the same fares as the other airlines... Even on...
by Duke
25 Jan 2024, 11:36
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2024
Replies: 329
Views: 56448

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2024

As explained wifi equipment is expensive and fuel-consuming, if there would be a possible profit the likes of Ryanair an easyJet would have installed it many years ago. Suffices to have a look at hotels: years ago wifi was a costly extra only available at top brands and today the smallest hostel is...
by Duke
25 Jan 2024, 10:05
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2024
Replies: 329
Views: 56448

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2024

I read on luchtvaartnieuws: Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian to get wifi on board on short haul flights. Why don't they add SN to this list? It would indeed really be a shame that the Brussels Airlines' aircraft wouldn't be included. Very soon, wifi on board will be considered as a minimal standard se...
by Duke
12 Jan 2024, 10:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

But they also said that the MAXs would not be for Lufthansa, Swiss and City. Thus, they might go to Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings (and maybe ITA...). Given the past and current safety issues of the MAX, I'm not sure I would like these planes going to SN... :? And it won't be th...
by Duke
09 Jan 2024, 19:33
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

Why has OO-SBA been deployed on short routes till now (CDG, LHR, MUC, FRA,..., mostly routes less than 1 hour..; except BCN)? Is this for crew familiarisation? As the engines on the 320neo are more economic than those on the 320ceo, I would have expected to see the neo on longer routes of 2 hours an...
by Duke
05 Dec 2023, 21:23
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

It was an industry event in the Skyhall with many external stakeholders. You can read about it here: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/be/en/flying-with-us/social-responsibility/respectful-flying Thanks for the link... But normally we get very detailed info directly from members of this group... May...
by Duke
05 Dec 2023, 21:10
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

sn26567 wrote: 27 Nov 2023, 00:00
Kapitein wrote: 26 Nov 2023, 09:55
HQ_BRU_Lover wrote: 23 Nov 2023, 13:43 Has a date for the first revenue flight been set in the meantime?
4th of Decembre there is a event where they will present the new aircraft.
And Aviation24.be will be present to report.
Strange that, 24 hours later, there is no feedback at all about this...
Disappointing...
by Duke
18 Oct 2023, 14:37
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: OST 18/10/2023
Replies: 1
Views: 697

Re: OST 18/10/2023

What's the reason for the visit? Touch and go's for pilot training?
by Duke
08 Oct 2023, 16:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-LGG-OST in 2023
Replies: 73
Views: 92593

Re: Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-LGG-OST in 2023

The war between Gaza and Israel is bringing a lot of "anomalies" in Belgian skies. Today, 7 October, the two Brussels Airlines flights to Tel Aviv were cancelled. The Ryanair flight from Charleroi to Tel Aviv did take off but returned to base after flying over Germany. More cancellations ...
by Duke
30 Sep 2023, 11:41
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

OO-SNO has been retrofited with the Geven seat as well, and indeed the USB ports are not installed yet, this is why I didn't mention it. You mean: USB ports installed on 1 aircraft, but not yet activated. Still a long way to go for WiFi on board ... No USB, no WiFi !! In the 21st century! Hard to b...
by Duke
27 Sep 2023, 18:38
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

Do we have more info on the NEO's, f.e. the delivery date of the first one @ BRU? Will this one have the new cabin that LH is going to install in older A32O's, as announced today? Will this one have WIFI on board? In these days, it's becoming hard to accept to fly in an aircraft without any WIFI......
by Duke
05 Jun 2023, 10:02
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

The green dots make it so ugly :| Please SN, stop this obsession with 'special' liveries are work on your brand consistency. And erm, apart from some avgeeks, who will spot the difference? I can't see any problem with their "brand consistency" here. The green and the red simply don't matc...
by Duke
03 Jun 2023, 13:14
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

First A320neo officialy entered it's final assembly phase in Toulouse Nice, curious to see the firs pictures of the bird! Video available here, with a special livery : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plH2QYfwqU8&ab_channel=BrusselsAirlines It seems to me that the larger grey dots are more green...
by Duke
09 May 2023, 23:27
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Diversions from around the globe (medical, technical, ...) 2023
Replies: 59
Views: 76671

Re: Diversions from around the globe (medical, technical, ...) 2023

Due to strong winds at FNC, TB1911 (BRU-FNC), B737-MAX8 OO-TMB on May 8th, 2023, seems to have diverted first to PXO, and later to LPA (source FR24). Today, FR24 didn't record any movement of the plane. Is it still at LPA? What about the passengers that were supposed to fly to FNC, and those who we...
by Duke
09 May 2023, 22:30
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Diversions from around the globe (medical, technical, ...) 2023
Replies: 59
Views: 76671

Re: Diversions from around the globe (medical, technical, ...) 2023

Due to strong winds at FNC, TB1911 (BRU-FNC), B737-MAX8 OO-TMB on May 8th, 2023, seems to have diverted first to PXO, and later to LPA (source FR24). Today, FR24 didn't record any movement of the plane. Is it still at LPA? What about the passengers that were supposed to fly to FNC, and those who wer...
by Duke
28 Oct 2022, 10:25
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 4563
Views: 2153858

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

No, I mean the type of aircraft to be delivered... They should seriously consider the A220 as a replacement of the older A319. Very comfortable aircraft to fly, very low noise inside and wide seats (2-3 seating is nice when you're flying as a couple). Very powerful at take-off... And fleet commonal...
by Duke
18 Jul 2022, 21:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: LOT Polish Airlines / PLL LOT news thread
Replies: 121
Views: 153426

Re: LOT Polish Airlines / PLL LOT news thread

Embraer and LOT Polish Airlines have signed a contract to renew and expand the Pool Programme to support LOT’s fleet of E-Jets. In the new agreement, LOT will also add seven E-Jets to the original contract, with the Pool now covering a total of 44 aircraft and over 300 components. and Lot is close ...
by Duke
09 Jun 2022, 18:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-LGG-OST in 2022
Replies: 105
Views: 106280

Re: Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-LGG-OST in 2022

convair wrote: 09 Jun 2022, 12:35 SN515 (OO-SFB) just landed back at BRU. It turned around over London neighbourhood.
A bit late to take part in the ceremonies of the Platinum Jubilee of the Queen...
Or a free scenic tour of Kent?
No, what was the reason of this diversion?
Regards,

Duke