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by Jean
12 Aug 2008, 20:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Aviapartner strike @ Brussels Airport (and Flightcare too)
Replies: 115
Views: 23161

Re: Aviapartner strike @ Brussels Airport (and Flightcare too)

I for one have been following the situation for a reason that has been discussed here: i would be crazy enough to go and work with one of those two companies if the opportunity presented itself. I would love to be a load controller/red cap and if you know that i am a teacher right nog, you can imagi...
by Jean
16 Apr 2007, 11:05
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: China Airlines will start direct flights Brussels - Bangkok
Replies: 62
Views: 14109

Or maybe the real target is Taipei?? I know some Taiwanees people here in Belgium and they complain about the 20+ hours lasting journey and the double transit from BRU to Taipei. Even from Frankfurt there is no direct flight to Taipei. They for sure wouldn t mind the single stop in BKK. Greets If I...
by Jean
16 Apr 2007, 11:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: China Airlines will start direct flights Brussels - Bangkok
Replies: 62
Views: 14109

Or maybe the real target is Taipei?? I know some Taiwanees people here in Belgium and they complain about the 20+ hours lasting journey and the double transit from BRU to Taipei. Even from Frankfurt there is no direct flight to Taipei. They for sure wouldn t mind the single stop in BKK. Greets It w...
by Jean
15 Apr 2007, 22:59
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: China Airlines will start direct flights Brussels - Bangkok
Replies: 62
Views: 14109

As i used to work for the competition of China Airlines, i'm not surprised by the news. BUT, these messages have been spread on about a two year basis, and they never came to any further steps... Now, i don't mind welcoming China to our country, as this would give a REAL (Thomas cook to Phuket, PLEA...
by Jean
14 Nov 2006, 17:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Summer 2007: Daily BOM-BRU-EWR operated by Jet Airways
Replies: 39
Views: 8539

As we all know it was (is) not easy for Jet Airways to start up this new route. It is already two years ago that Jet announced to start the service to Brussels and Newark. Due to problems in the US and due to lack of long haul aircrafts they suspended this new service. On 25 October 2005 they order...
by Jean
09 Nov 2006, 18:14
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Summer 2007: Daily BOM-BRU-EWR operated by Jet Airways
Replies: 39
Views: 8539

If only i could believe you!

Some airline that installs a large sales office, and then chooses NOT to fly to Brussels :roll:
by Jean
09 Nov 2006, 16:48
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels airlines: logo and colours
Replies: 290
Views: 54580

I can't wait to see the A330's and 737's in these colors... http://www.baha.be/Webpages/Navigator/News/images/brussels_airlines_OO-SSG.jpg But I still think the 'b' on the tail is TOO BIG to be elegant. It is quite big but what i really like is that you can see both the symbols on the tail and on t...
by Jean
09 Nov 2006, 11:14
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: ANA flying soon to BRU?
Replies: 8
Views: 1726

It's not because they are looking for a new sales, that things will turn around soon for ANA? so i fear. Their Paris route is doing just fine, and i think they will build on that one.. Would be nice to see that nice livery one day here, though...
by Jean
09 Nov 2006, 09:56
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels airlines: logo and colours
Replies: 290
Views: 54580

I am sorry to say this, but what's with all the people crying about an S-tail and the name Sabena. If you ask me: Sabena has a name which reminds me of mismanagement and waisting money all over the place. And that idea is recognized all over the world by airline experts (no matter how good the servi...
by Jean
23 May 2006, 13:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: SN: new seats revealed
Replies: 33
Views: 4584

i really like those new seats! they look very comfortable, i hope i can try them once. sam Wouldn't be too sure of that. As with most NEW Business class-seats you really slip down the seat while sleeping. Only full 180 degrees gives optimal comfort! BUT of course the width, the service and the pill...
by Jean
28 Dec 2005, 14:48
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BRU in 2006: what to expect: airlines, routes, news
Replies: 225
Views: 42716

I don't think Etihad will be coming with an 777, that's too big a plane. However, it could be that the route to Toronto will be spread out with direct flights ex AUH to YYZ (using A340) so that the flight to BRU would have much more seats for Belgian pax (now flight coming from YYZ is filled with lo...
by Jean
16 Dec 2005, 19:44
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

I'm afraid it will be false alarm again! Haven't heard from my colleageus in Brussels since 17.00 so i'm presuming no 777 tonight, not tomorrow, never grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :evil:
by Jean
16 Dec 2005, 16:53
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

We will have to cross harder ; ) As i just heard they are offloading all cargo in LHR to lighten the airplanes total weight! So they want the 777 to go directly to BKK, all depends on the load factor of the plane with passengers. If then the calculation says they can not have enough fuel with a full...
by Jean
16 Dec 2005, 16:39
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

Hey Chris, You be sure that i will do all possible to have some decent pictures taken (my camera is not professional so it might be disappointing to some...) But the big question is WHETHER he will pass by or not! Oh, for next week ? no idea, it all depends on the status of LHR fuel supply. let's ke...
by Jean
16 Dec 2005, 16:20
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

As has been corrected by others :) The 777-300 is too long, no airplane can pass by behind it, when it would be parked at the Brucargo. Only at the old terminal, 303, we might expect it. Now, my colleagues guess there is an 80% procent chance he will be passing via Brussels tonight, i will know this...
by Jean
15 Dec 2005, 09:34
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

:oops: pfffffffffffffffff I don't know why but it flew right by us again yesterday evening, i don't know what will happen the next couple of days but don't count on it. FYI The 777-200ER can't be parked at Brucargo aprons as het is TOO long, normally they would park him at the old satelite 3, parkin...
by Jean
14 Dec 2005, 11:42
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

My apologies to all concerned as my company did not hold their promisse and did not stop in BRU on 13 dec.

The EVA 777 is scheduled to halt tonight here, but i don't dare hoping it will...

I will make sure my colleagues take pictures then to make things up ;)

bye

Jean
by Jean
13 Dec 2005, 16:46
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Etihad Airways - EY 502 (Toronto to Abu Dhabi via Brussels)
Replies: 18
Views: 3649

Don't this Business class seats belong to TAM ? I think Etihad will have much better seats then that? No?
by Jean
13 Dec 2005, 13:13
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

It might stop as well upon returning from TPE and BKK, then it would be here around 6 pm, but this is not sure...
by Jean
13 Dec 2005, 11:15
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: Special EVA Air stop tonight!
Replies: 40
Views: 5849

Special EVA Air stop tonight!

People, Some inside info :) If you want to see a nice Boeing 777-300ER on Brussels aiport, you might want to head out to Zaventem this evening 13 dec 05 around 23.30 when our EVA AIR Boeing from London will be making a stop in Brussels to pick up fuel., on its way to BKK and TPE. Normal apron to fue...