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by Conti764
15 Jun 2023, 11:27
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

And cut the direct link with Antwerp and beyond? ... And to top it off, have check-in facilities for the comfort of pax. I do apoligize for not being clear enough. I would build 4 stops on this people mover: Above line 36 Terminal Under line 25N, with a parking lot above the E19. Vilvoorde railways...
by Conti764
14 Jun 2023, 07:28
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

TLspotting wrote: 13 Jun 2023, 19:36 As I told maybe a year ago, another underground station on line 36 is to come under the existing station.

Which excisting station? Brussels Airport? It doesn't solve the forementioned detour.
by Conti764
13 Jun 2023, 17:49
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

De detour and the limited capacity is making it difficult... Mayve converting the diabolo to some kind of people mover and creating railwaystations on the main line could be an affordable solution... but it's a long shot... And cut the direct link with Antwerp and beyond? The only solution I see is...
by Conti764
06 Jun 2023, 18:24
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2023
Replies: 258
Views: 227329

Re: Air Belgium in 2023

If Air Belgium gets close to reaching its goal of 20 destinations, I would not assume Lufty will stand still and not protect its position in the marketplace... But will they strengthen SN long haul to counter AB or just 'wait and see' and expect AB to fold? The major advantage for SN is it being in...
by Conti764
05 Jun 2023, 12:55
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2023
Replies: 258
Views: 227329

Re: Air Belgium in 2023

I wish them all the luck. If everything works out fine, they could even replace SN as the de facto 'flag carrier'. Does anyone know what BRU's position towards AB is? BAC is quite focussed on SN, which is logic, but if Niki Terzakis can do what he says in the interview, in the loger term AB could h...
by Conti764
02 Jun 2023, 16:19
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2023
Replies: 258
Views: 227329

Re: Air Belgium in 2023

I wish them all the luck. If everything works out fine, they could even replace SN as the de facto 'flag carrier'. Does anyone know what BRU's position towards AB is? BAC is quite focussed on SN, which is logic, but if Niki Terzakis can do what he says in the interview, in the loger term AB could h...
by Conti764
02 Jun 2023, 09:07
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2023
Replies: 258
Views: 227329

Re: Air Belgium in 2023

I wish them all the luck. If everything works out fine, they could even replace SN as the de facto 'flag carrier'. Does anyone know what BRU's position towards AB is? BAC is quite focussed on SN, which is logic, but if Niki Terzakis can do what he says in the interview, in the loger term AB could ha...
by Conti764
21 Apr 2023, 08:18
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

I agree with you b720. BRU offers less connections than AMS, CDG or FRA. Even, if imho, it is definitely easier to have a connection at BRU than CDG, and in most cases also easier than at AMS or FRA, most travelers outside of Europe have never heard or hardly ever heard of Brussels (the capital of ...
by Conti764
09 Apr 2023, 00:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2023
Replies: 258
Views: 227329

Re: Air Belgium in 2023

During the state visit to South Africa, Air Belgium announced new routes this fall to US and 'an' Asian country. Not clear whether this will be from CRL or BRU. Nicky Terzakis also said new money will be needed to get more planes and expand the network. At the moment, most of the revenue is because...
by Conti764
05 Apr 2023, 09:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2023
Replies: 258
Views: 227329

Re: Air Belgium in 2023

During the state visit to South Africa, Air Belgium announced new routes this fall to US and 'an' Asian country. Not clear whether this will be from CRL or BRU. Nicky Terzakis also said new money will be needed to get more planes and expand the network. At the moment, most of the revenue is because...
by Conti764
23 Mar 2023, 14:10
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

Well, then let's hope so! Looking forward to more information, renderings,... 8-)
by Conti764
21 Mar 2023, 20:40
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

Point taken :lol: Easy :) When I say "start from 0", I don't mean demolishing anything but stripping the complete interior and start with a new interior design. This can be done in phases, obviously. Btw, have you seen pictures of the new extension during the presentation you attended? Wh...
by Conti764
20 Mar 2023, 14:46
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

So yes. The airport represents this kind of cacaphony that is Belgium. A mix of new and old, not sticking to 1 style (I think it's ugly as **** but that's another story ) Point taken :lol: And where the hell you will go with all the passengers if you want to start from 0 again?? Easy to say from an...
by Conti764
16 Mar 2023, 21:59
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

One more thing about the architecture of the new developments at BRU. I hope they realize these new structures will be here for decades to come, so the architecture should be interesting, remarkable, pleasing to the eye. Not like the bland, boring "design" of the new Compass building for ...
by Conti764
14 Mar 2023, 23:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

A week or 2 ago we had the presentation of the new development around the terminal. It will be a huge project which contains the extention of the terminal, a second hotel on the site and a few new office buildings. In front of it will be a huge square. The reason why building 1 of DHL is still not ...
by Conti764
11 Jan 2023, 23:39
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2023
Replies: 497
Views: 325426

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2023

In my opinion flying to overseas French territories could work given the geographical situation of Brussels and the network of Brussels Airlines. However to achieve this you need more planes, some new widebodies will coming in the following years however before starting such a new market there are ...
by Conti764
11 Jan 2023, 16:03
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2023
Replies: 497
Views: 325426

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2023

AB would better leave Mauritius to the French. Same story as Guadeloupe & Martinique. Or Curacao & Bonaire: leave it to the Dutch. concentrate on US West Coast, Mexico & Brazil. And RSA. Why would you strengthen AF and KL monopolies on those routes? Try to catch pax from Southern-NL and...
by Conti764
10 Jan 2023, 20:19
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Belgium in 2023
Replies: 258
Views: 227329

Re: Air Belgium in 2023

Review of an Air Belgium kind of empty flight to Mauritius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zEIYWwrwyw AB would better leave Mauritius to the French. Same story as Guadeloupe & Martinique. Or Curacao & Bonaire: leave it to the Dutch. concentrate on US West Coast, Mexico & Brazil. And RS...
by Conti764
23 Dec 2022, 06:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

We read in André's report about the Meeting of the Belgian Airline Industry that they also discussed the " need for an intermodal hub with HST connectivity at BRU ". Would be interesting if André could give more info on what was discussed during this meeting on this subject. If Gerber (SN...
by Conti764
12 Dec 2022, 16:48
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1962
Views: 935228

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

First of all, 'more competent people'... Why are we even discussing this matter on a public forum if we refer to more competent people? And more competent people... I don't know how much Mr. Gerber knows about the Belgian rail network, but it is clear he is pushing the agenda of his airline. And ri...