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by summersso
17 Aug 2009, 17:50
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2008-2009 Charleroi Airport (CRL) latest news
Replies: 368
Views: 79499

Re: Charleroi Airport (CRL) latest news

Acid-drop wrote:A little of topic question
Do you know if there exist a search engine for ryanair where it find the cheapest ticket for any destinations for CRL ? Trying all destination one by one is nonsense
I use and can recommend http://www.skyscanner.net for LCC's. Good luck!
by summersso
13 Aug 2009, 14:56
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Why ARE so many planes falling out of the sky?
Replies: 0
Views: 790

Why ARE so many planes falling out of the sky?

Interesting article, although I must point out I'm not normally a Daily Mail reader!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ ... flaw-.html
by summersso
12 Aug 2009, 18:20
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa
Replies: 511
Views: 104687

Re: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa

Although I know that with the frugal Germans in charge that's unlikely...! :lol: I found catering at LH not that bad at all... Cheers, Stij I fly them very regularly and its clear they've cut back on catering on short-haul flights in the last few years - a tiny tasteless cheese sandwich with no but...
by summersso
12 Aug 2009, 17:20
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa
Replies: 511
Views: 104687

Re: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa

Just stumbled across these pics: http://www.airlinemeals.net/meals/SNBrusselsAirlines.html Ah... catering in the good old days (just three years ago). I mean they even had tablecloths! Wouldn't it be a dream to that kind of service again?! Although I know that with the frugal Germans in charge that'...
by summersso
04 Aug 2009, 16:01
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Fraudulent act of Myair
Replies: 7
Views: 3077

Re: Fraudulent act of Myair

On the VISA issue: "If you paid by credit card, initiate a dispute immediately. You’ll probably get all of your money back, but don’t count on it. If you’re working with a reputable card, have made the reservation recently, and contest the charges right away, you’re likely to see a full refund....
by summersso
01 Aug 2009, 13:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: VLM/Cityjet abandons Antwerp-Frankfurt
Replies: 10
Views: 2096

Re: VLM/Cityjet abandons Antwerp-Frankfurt

Why don't they fly from Antwerp to CDG (or AMS, although I know this is only 1h45mins away by train) and feed AF/KLM and other SkyTeam partners? Seems logical to me... pls explain!
by summersso
30 Jul 2009, 09:16
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Civil aviation consultancies
Replies: 0
Views: 641

Civil aviation consultancies

Hi there,

I hoping someone might be able to help me...

I'm looking for civil aviation consultancies for help on a couple of capacity building projects in the sector.

Does anyone know of, or able to recommend (preferably European) consultancies in this sector?

Thanks in advance!
by summersso
09 Jul 2009, 14:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: New LCT at Brussels Airport opens 25 October 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 12515

Re: New LCT at Brussels Airport opens 25 October 2009

If you've got a 400 EUR (charleroi) fee vs. a 500 EUR (BRU) fee for the same destination (not necessarily the same airport), people will fly intercontinental out of Charleroi. I think it's just a matter of time. +25 euros baggage surcharge both ways, +a cramped rude bus service return to CRL for €4...
by summersso
02 Jul 2009, 18:02
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa
Replies: 511
Views: 104687

Re: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa

Meanwhile, the cooperation with Lufthansa is being stepped up even further with the addition of 2 new codeshare agreements on those routes where SN and LH weren't codesharing yet: i.e MUC and MXP. As of next week, SN will move to terminal 2 in MUC (i.e. the STAR alliance terminal) and so it can cod...
by summersso
02 Jul 2009, 14:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa
Replies: 511
Views: 104687

Re: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa

tolipanebas wrote:Apart from the US carriers and the charter airlines, who's still flying 767s to AFI these days?
LAN, British Airway and Qantas to name but three non-US, non-Charter airlines ;) But I get your point, the A330 is a cut-above the 767, even if there might be a flaw with the pitot tubes... ;)
by summersso
30 Jun 2009, 11:45
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa
Replies: 511
Views: 104687

Re: The future of Brussels Airlines with Lufthansa

LH's A300-600 are quite nice aircraft, from the pax point of view VERY comfortable. The Absolutely agree Euroflyer - I flew from FRA-ATH on an A300-600 in April, first economy row window seat, great leg room, comfortable seat, nice clean renovated and relatively quiet cabin environment. All in all ...
by summersso
27 Jun 2009, 23:34
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Security chaos at Brussels last night
Replies: 109
Views: 17822

Re: Security chaos at Brussels last night

[The European Commission can impose measures in some areas without approval from the Council or the Parliament. Yep, they're Commission regulations. But has anyone ACTUALLY seen this "unexpected recent additional security measures" document. There should be a something from the Commission...
by summersso
26 Jun 2009, 21:07
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Security chaos at Brussels last night
Replies: 109
Views: 17822

Re: Security chaos at Brussels last night

Sorry but can someone elaborate on the "extra security measures unexpectedly imposed upon Brussels Airport by the EU"? I didn't realise "the EU" could unexpectedly impose addition measures on a specific airport (eg BRU). Normal legislative procedure dictates that the Commission p...
by summersso
23 Jun 2009, 20:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: SkyEurope enters bankruptcy protection
Replies: 1
Views: 837

SkyEurope enters bankruptcy protection

AFP - Struggling Slovak low-cost airline SkyEurope said on Monday that it had gone into bankruptcy protection in order to reorganise its affairs in an orderly fashion. Listed on the Vienna stockmarket, the Slovak carrier said a Bratislava court had offered it protection from creditors while manageme...
by summersso
20 Jun 2009, 09:59
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: New LCT at Brussels Airport opens 25 October 2009
Replies: 75
Views: 12515

Re: New LCT at Brussels Airport opens 25 October 2009

I hope some business men have the idea to open a new BELGIAN low cost company! (together with some belgian pilots/cabin crew) Good luck to them! Realistically now's not the time to start an LCC; there"ll be consolidation in the market, partnerships or mergers between existing LCCs (SkyEurope/M...
by summersso
17 Jun 2009, 21:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BRU winter 09-10: latest news, routes, airlines
Replies: 250
Views: 66094

Re: BRU winter 09-10: latest news, routes, airlines

When is the new LCC terminal due to open? Do we know which airlines will operate from it, to where and how often? Do Brussels Airport have any guarantees that easyJet will expand their network from Brussels?
by summersso
16 Jun 2009, 15:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: EU to give green light to LH/SN soon!
Replies: 59
Views: 12893

Re: EU to give green light to LH/SN soon!

Why do people think they would change the name? They've not changed the name of Swiss, and I doubt they'll change Austrian Airlines to anything else. They established Lufthansa Italia from scratch. I think, believe it or not, that the Lufthansa Group are quite comfortable operating different airline...
by summersso
11 Jun 2009, 23:25
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Virgin Atlantic: 25 years, Still Red Hot
Replies: 0
Views: 610

Virgin Atlantic: 25 years, Still Red Hot

Something to cheer you all up in these depressing times...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cM4EOeJzHA
by summersso
31 May 2009, 20:11
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Security chaos at Brussels last night
Replies: 109
Views: 17822

Re: Security chaos at Brussels last night

Why is this happening all of a sudden?

Almost missed a flight on Friday morning at 7am here to Vienna -> meant I had no time to shop as I had hoped to (airport shops can't be very happy!). BRU must fix this asap.
by summersso
12 May 2009, 09:03
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Japan jet engine sucks up object
Replies: 7
Views: 1713

Japan jet engine sucks up object

A Japan Airlines flight has been grounded at Los Angeles airport after a large object was sucked into one of the plane's engines, officials say. They say the incident happened as JAL flight 62 was leaving one of the airport's gates. Television footage showed the object - believed to be a cargo conta...