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by Freken
22 Apr 2016, 17:22
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Rebuilding the Terminal of Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 22
Views: 6027

Re: Rebuilding the Terminal of Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks

Brussels Airport has posted a few pictures about the ongoing repairs of the terminal at Brussels Airport. Temporary walls are being placed to cover up the areas that were most harmed during the attacks, while other areas are planned to open in May as reported earlier. More can be found on the Brusse...
by Freken
19 Apr 2016, 20:37
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport: 30 minutes of free WiFi
Replies: 41
Views: 10937

Re: Brussels Airport: 30 minutes of free WiFi

sn26567 wrote:Some of you may have noticed: after many others, Brussels Airport now also unlimited free Wi-Fi.
With or without entering all your information for marketing purposes? :roll:
by Freken
17 Apr 2016, 09:11
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Lufthansa buys the remaining 55% of Brussels Airlines
Replies: 607
Views: 135680

Re: Lufthansa to decide on 27 April whether to take over all of Brussels Airlines

I think I mentioned elsewhere that the name Brussels has a bad connotation after the terror attacks. And Lufthansa has bought the domain names BrusselsWings.be and BrusselsWings.com on Internet... A simple WHOIS check reveals that they were bought in June 2014! I don't believe that signifies someth...
by Freken
15 Apr 2016, 18:41
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Rebuilding the Terminal of Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 22
Views: 6027

Re: Rebuilding the Terminal of Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks

Just in, according to De Morgen Brussels Airport plans to reopen the terminal building before the end of May. In June it should be running at full capacity again. The third, and perhaps most interesting part, is that there are plans to build a new "terminal of the future" equipped with mod...
by Freken
12 Apr 2016, 19:33
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Belgocontrol ATC strikes 2016
Replies: 220
Views: 37207

Re: Breaking: Belgocontrol air traffic control strike (22 april 2016)

“This action by air traffic controllers is a kick in the teeth for all the airline and airport staff who have worked so hard to reconnect Brussels to the world after the appalling terrorist attack just three weeks ago. It is the height of irresponsibility to cut a vital service and doing so without...
by Freken
12 Apr 2016, 19:20
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Belgocontrol ATC strikes 2016
Replies: 220
Views: 37207

Re: Breaking: Belgocontrol air traffic control strike (22 april 2016)

There will only be 30! movements from the airport in 4 hours. Unacceptable..

Source: https://twitter.com/Belgocontrol_NL/sta ... 8274411520
by Freken
12 Apr 2016, 16:42
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Belgocontrol ATC strikes 2016
Replies: 220
Views: 37207

Re: Strikes affecting Belgian airports in 2016

A union at Belgocontrol, De Belgische Gilde der Luchtvaartleiders, has asked their members not to show up at work today as a result of the recent social agreements. Other unions are not participating in this action. A few flights have been delayed. Source : VTM Nieuws EDIT : Beaten by a minute, but ...
by Freken
03 Apr 2016, 13:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 280694

Re: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks

There will be a short ceremony on the tarmac at 13h40 (ETD SN-1901), to honour the victims of 22/03. The ceremony will start with one minute of silence. Flemish public tv VRT will broadcast this live in its 13h00 news. Commercial tv VTM is also preparing live coverage. VRT has already made their li...
by Freken
02 Apr 2016, 21:19
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 280694

Re: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks

Just heard on VRT news that Delta is cancelling Atlanta service from Brussels for the rest of the year. Can anyone confirm this? I wonder what the effect of the current situation will be on other long-haul carriers serving Brussels. Not decided yet if this is for the full year. But it has been temp...
by Freken
01 Apr 2016, 19:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 1983
Views: 965116

Re: BRU infrastructure: future

Do you mean the current terminal, or the yet to be constructed one at the old DHL building? As for the current one, doesn't seem to be their top priority, which is reopening the facilities as fast as possible.
by Freken
29 Mar 2016, 19:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Reopening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks
Replies: 1399
Views: 280694

Re: Re-opening Brussels Airport after the 22/03/2016 terror attacks

sn26567 wrote:Brussels Airlines is offering student jobs to reinforce its social media teams in the coming days.
Do you already have a link, or is it not "official" yet? ;)
by Freken
27 Mar 2016, 17:43
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 79141

Re: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!

Finally some thinking here and not emotional nonsense. "Intelligence" is the only answer. Military were present everywhere, they couldn't help in any way, nor disuation, nor prevention, not even in the fake feeling of security. Dozen of press articles are asking this week if it still make...
by Freken
26 Mar 2016, 21:05
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Repositioning of BRU operations to other airports after attacks
Replies: 314
Views: 53474

Re: Repositioning of BRU operations to other airports after attacks

SN cancelled Zurich - Toronto flight tomorrow. Launch will be pushed forward to 03/04.
by Freken
26 Mar 2016, 18:06
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 79141

Re: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!

Temporary check-in I was about to ask the same question. Is this the temporary check-in or row 11 as it doesn't look like the terminal building. On the Facebook page of VTM they mention that it is indeed the temporary check-in. http://nieuws.vtm.be/binnenland/184374-dit-zijn-voorlopige-incheckbalies
by Freken
25 Mar 2016, 21:37
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: What is happening with Brussels Airlines?
Replies: 65
Views: 14730

Re: What is happening with Brussels Airlines?

Interesting read on LinkedIn about the situation at SN for some of you here. :roll:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-brus ... via-nigam-
by Freken
23 Mar 2016, 12:25
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 79141

Re: Terrorist attack, explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!

Also worth mentioning, Belgocontrol has made their first appearance on Twitter! Follow them on @Belgocontrol_NL and @Belgocontrol_FR.
by Freken
23 Mar 2016, 12:02
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 79141

Re: Terrorist attack, explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!

Cargo flights will be able to land and depart later today as stated by Belgocontrol.
by Freken
23 Mar 2016, 09:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 79141

Re: Terrorist attack, explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!

I can't imagine the terminal being used on a relative short term. I have seen the damage this night and it's truly overwhelming... hope you're okay after those horrific views! maybe there is a possibility to reopen partially and use the charter check-ins at the other end of the entrance hall? or is...
by Freken
22 Mar 2016, 21:18
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 79141

Re: Terrorist attack, explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!

Some new images of rows 12 and 14 are appearing on HLN. Ceiling also fell down and the children play area, which was brand new, next to row 11 is completely demolished. http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/36484/Binnenland/article/detail/2654660/2016/03/22/Nieuwe-beelden-tonen-complete-ravage-op-Brussels-Airpor...
by Freken
22 Mar 2016, 19:29
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Terror attacks: explosions in the departure hall of Brussels Airport!
Replies: 446
Views: 79141

Re: Explosions in the Departure Hall of Brussels Airport!

Then there was an announcement from the captain that we must get off the plane but that every piece off luggage/handluggage must stay IN the plane, were it is still at this moment I guess... EI-DHN .. Advice from Brussels Airlines: Passengers who checked in baggage at the airport today, please file...