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OK, I understood that SN is last in line when it comes to the Group's priorities. Hopefully, LH Group will not (be allowed to) acquire ITA. Otherwise, SN wil become N° 5 instead of N° 4. If OS got Embraers and LX A220's, there would be a business model (imho) for the E175-E2 or the A220-100 to fly t...

It remains strange that Spohr launches news about Brussels to become a hub for USA to Africa traffic. UA.AC and SN have hardly 7 or 8 flights a day. SN flies mostly to french speaking countries in Africa. Not hot spots for US citizens... At the same time SN has to downsize European network, cancell...

That is all long haul. I understand (correct me if I ma wrong) that allocating new or additional aircraft to airlines of the LH Group is a "Group" decision. My conclusion is, again, that the top managers of LH Group and SN do not see SN as a priority and do not recognize SN's needs both l...

Difficult to understand why basic road maintenance works are not being done. (Would the commune of Zaventem or the Flemish Region be in charge of this ?).
And difficult to understand that there still is no proper drop off area and no upgrading of the arrivals taxis stand. Minor investments, I think.

That is all long haul. I understand (correct me if I ma wrong) that allocating new or additional aircraft to airlines of the LH Group is a "Group" decision. My conclusion is, again, that the top managers of LH Group and SN do not see SN as a priority and do not recognize SN's needs both lo...

At last some humor (even if it is slightly cynical)

Why should BRU be an exception when it comes to ban night flights when BER, FRA, MUC, GVA and ZRH have all five (different) restrictions on night flights. Taking the major airports for the LH Group, only VIE operates 24/24. I fully understand that night flights may be important for BRU, but sleep qu...

Good question, but I thought that OS's niche market was (far) Eastern Europe and the Balkans or is this a thing of the past ? (of course, it's not long haul). But what are LH and LX's niche markets ? I seem to remember forum members contributions saying there is a demand for a non-stop BRU BOS flig...

I had not realized UA was already flying to CPT. You are right : not a priority for SN.

And another comment/question. Is it not a pitty that the Big Boss apparently discards the A321LR ? As Boston is really a short intercontinental flight, wouldn't this aircraft not be totally appropriate ? Same for a double daily flight to Dakar (trafic rights permitting) ? Just asking...

You certainly have valid points, Miqvell. I understand that the project cannot be concreted overnight. However, even if AF is no longer flying to Sahel countries, there is some urgency overall and especially filling the gap left by AF.

And btw, to hide the ugly spots one has to drive by when nearing the airport building, an easy solution would be to plant hedges to create a green environment-friendly screen from the historical buildings. But who would have the power to allow this ? And if allowed, who will pay for this "huge&...

I have not been to all airports in Europe (let alone in the world), but comparing BRU to many European airports brings me to the conclusion that BRU is certainly more than OK. As far as I know, BRU is one of the few European airrports that has made a major investment to offer free tap water after se...

Please, don't get me wrong. I have no intention to offend you, Miqvell, on the contrary, discussing with you is interesting. But... I do not believe in this Africa hub at BRU with UA (AC) and SN. "DvB" said it has to be profitable. Ha ha... No commitment so far. Just a lot of hot air. Firs...

I wonder why SN is not getting Embraer 170 or A220-100 present within the Group to serve thinner routes and to increase feeder service ?

Good question, but I thought that OS's niche market was (far) Eastern Europe and the Balkans or is this a thing of the past ? (of course, it's not long haul). But what are LH and LX's niche markets ? I seem to remember forum members contributions saying there is a demand for a non-stop BRU BOS fligh...

However, I remain curious (sorry) what the agreement entails. Well, now that this discussion seems close to be (temporarily) closed, I would like to ask a question to those who are more in the know than me : why is OS getting a direct fly from Vienna to Boston and not SN ? And while I am asking ques...

Slightly off topic (sorry) I thought I would get used to the new livery, but I don't (and probably never will)

If absurdity could kill them, then... but ridicule never killed anyone

I have not done the maths, but I am very much tempted to believe you, fcw. The Big Boss's recent annoucement and the CEO's additional "know-how" boil down inter alia to blaming employees and mainly crews. Management is ready as long as "you" accept to work/fly under poor working ...