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by JOVAN
25 Apr 2007, 18:30
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines ? Part II
Replies: 149
Views: 23172

Everybody? I'd like to have a few example, please That's quite a strong affirmation to question the legitimity of a strike. My Dear, We all have more stress, more pressure, more hassle, more competition on the job, so yes we work harder. And look at the end of the month what you keep. Compare to 4 ...
by JOVAN
25 Apr 2007, 08:12
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines ? Part II
Replies: 149
Views: 23172

Actually, my dear Jan, it should be on 15th May, the strike. Because it seems you don't care that the holiday from others is spoiled: as long as you're not a victim of the strike, it's OK. Imagine you go to the airport on 15th May, and there are no SN-flights. Tell me, what will you do? The unions ...
by JOVAN
24 Apr 2007, 22:50
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines ? Part II
Replies: 149
Views: 23172

Actually, my dear Jan, it should be on 15th May, the strike. Because it seems you don't care that the holiday from others is spoiled: as long as you're not a victim of the strike, it's OK. Imagine you go to the airport on 15th May, and there are no SN-flights. Tell me, what will you do? The unions ...
by JOVAN
24 Apr 2007, 20:08
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Jet Airways event at Brussels Airport on 2 May
Replies: 240
Views: 49184

Do realize that IF Jet Airways plans are true, they will simply become the largest operator of direct long-haul flights from BRU (Please let's exclude "be.bru.codeshare.airlines" omnibus african operations). Just to make you realize how Belgian's ambitions are small. A private Indian Airl...
by JOVAN
23 Apr 2007, 21:35
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Jet Airways event at Brussels Airport on 2 May
Replies: 240
Views: 49184

If there is 1 economic sector in which national interests should not play a role, it is the airline industry. We must get rid of this silly idea that every country in Europe should have its own airline, that is simply something that will disappear in the not too distant future. I do not care which a...
by JOVAN
22 Apr 2007, 22:50
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines ? Part II
Replies: 149
Views: 23172

Don't forget that contrary to 2001 when aviation wordwide was in a slump and pilots were not in high demand (quite on the contrary), 2007 sees aviation BOOMING like crazy and pilots are much needed... If the grass is so green on the other side, what are you waiting for to go ?? Go quickly, and stop...
by JOVAN
22 Apr 2007, 21:36
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines ? Part II
Replies: 149
Views: 23172

My mistake... 200h per year of course An average pilot will lose from 200 to 400€ a month with the merge, so Management proposed to increase the perdiems with 1€ / hour An average pilot who was flying 60h a month will have to fly at least 75h to get the same amount Well NOT even! We will indeed loo...
by JOVAN
22 Apr 2007, 17:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines ? Part II
Replies: 149
Views: 23172

Cagliari, Palermo, Catania, Faro,... this are purely touristic destinations where an airline like SN does not belong. There are so many business centers where they should concentrate on. I never understood how they started and soon stopped again Glasgow. Are there no preliminary studies done ? Then ...
by JOVAN
21 Apr 2007, 13:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Troubles at Brussels Airlines Part II [double topic]
Replies: 6
Views: 1119

Troubles at Brussels Airlines Part II [double topic]

As a frequent flyer and an occasional customer of BruAir I promise you that I will never never fly this airline again in case they strike. Once the Highspeed trains to Amsterdam & Frankfurt will be fully operational, I will also be happy to say adieu to Bru Airport. This total lack of considerat...
by JOVAN
17 Apr 2007, 18:02
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: What are the news on Camair..?
Replies: 8
Views: 1254

The above comments by Beaucaire and sn-remember are so correct. Is there one other country in this part of Europe with such a lack of vision, lack of leadership, lack of national pride as Belgium. No public or semi- public company in Belgium can withstand a comparison with its counterpart in another...
by JOVAN
01 Apr 2007, 21:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Connexus air? New Belgian Cargo Carrier?
Replies: 11
Views: 2138

Look at Liège Airport website. Organizational chart. Board of Directors. Half of the Directors are politicians (mayor, chef de cabinet, JH, .. ) and 2 or 3 French guys, posted there to watch things collapse financially and then take it over from Walloon government for " an apple and an egg"...
by JOVAN
31 Mar 2007, 21:25
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Connexus air? New Belgian Cargo Carrier?
Replies: 11
Views: 2138

This man is a complete disaster. At TNT they are still drinking champagne after so many years as they really cannot believe how easy it was to get almost everything they wanted from the Walloon government. (= J.H.) Liege Airport is a Jewel which is completely mismanaged. Complete lack of management....
by JOVAN
26 Mar 2007, 21:24
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Thomas Cook Airlines is looking for flights from Charleroi.
Replies: 14
Views: 2673

TAC's decision would be wise. Indeed BRU is too expensive, does not offer appropriate services to airlines, passenger and shopkeepers. The articler does not mention the possible noise-fines they may have d Either you have a fantastic exclusive product and you get a premium, or you have a mediocre on...
by JOVAN
22 Mar 2007, 23:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels airport: monthly figures 2007
Replies: 74
Views: 11462

DannyVDB, I suppose that the big infrastructure at BRU is built with the idea to have a return on investment, to create jobs, generate business. Well, it clearly does not work. Except a few hours in the morning and in the evening, there is NO activity , only emptiness; The shopkeepers complain, shop...
by JOVAN
21 Mar 2007, 14:02
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels airport: monthly figures 2007
Replies: 74
Views: 11462

I know what I talk about as a very frequent traveller. So as a user, a "customer", I find the product offered by SN and BRU very mediocre and lacking even a minimum of ambition. Maybe you work at the airport and you find yourself doing a good job. And you are very proud to receive an award...
by JOVAN
20 Mar 2007, 22:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels airport: monthly figures 2007
Replies: 74
Views: 11462

BRU is a stagnant market. No efforts are done to attract tourists. It is a market for business people, eurocrats,.. Some traffic in the morning and in the evening. That's it. No world class airlines like SQ, CX, EK, JL, .. (Some AA, DL,..) 9W,Etihad come for the easy slots, to start up some lines......
by JOVAN
20 Mar 2007, 21:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels airport: monthly figures 2007
Replies: 74
Views: 11462

Poor results. Still progress but so slow. BRU has the perfect lay-out AND potential to be an important intra-Schengen and Schengen-NonSchengen hub. But there is a weak home-carrier, no long term vision,... My guess: Etihad, Ethiopian, Hainan, US Airways will be gone within 2 years. SN is losing grou...
by JOVAN
15 Feb 2007, 22:14
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Brussels Airport safety measures
Replies: 8
Views: 2185

Look at Google "veiligheidsmaatregelen zaventem" to get some info. Plenty of articles. The airport security at BRU is expensive, un-efficient, slow, un-friendly... As usual the Security people consider themselves as very special, above the crowds, untouchable, very intelligent... And what ...
by JOVAN
11 Feb 2007, 20:34
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Brussels Airport safety measures
Replies: 8
Views: 2185

Stupid answer from 744rules.

Look at BRU Website under B2B > Airport Security.

Other articles under News > Archives

We pay almost 25 EUR per ticket for our Security , so can we talk about it ?
by JOVAN
11 Feb 2007, 11:11
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport considering low cost terminal
Replies: 55
Views: 12064

The main objective should be to fill Pier B with more flights and destinations. Now there is only some activity in the morning. An easy an short transfer from B to A and vise versa is perfectly possible by (re-)organizing the interim remote lounge at B, and building similar lounge at A. Now there is...