I checked in 90 minutes in advance at an IB counter specially devoted to that flight. I was lucky to get seat 18F. Afetr some shopping, I went to the gate, wher the plane had arrived well in advance. It was the Airbus A319 OO-SSG.
Boarding stared 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time (17:40) and was rapidly completed, so that pushback took place 5 minutes ahead of schedule. We were greeted at the door by the smile of purser Valerie. As soon as I was onboard, I was feeling like back in the good old Sabena times: same blue leather seats, same decoration. I was filled with nostalgy. I never had the same feeling aboard an Avro. My seat was at the back of the plane, well behind the wing, with an obstructed view. Load factor was about 70%.
Welcome announcements in French, Flemish and English. Safety announcements on the small overhead TV screens in English, with French and Flemish subtitles. But these were so small that one could not read them (unless you put your nose on the screen).
Take-off to the South, with soon therefater a left turn above the sea to the North. We reached our cruising altitude of 38,000 feet (11,600 m).
The Brussels Bistro meal arrived after half an hour: nice surprise, it was a hot meal, and free, even for IB ticketholders. A fresh salad with cold rice, and the hot tortellini, with a chocolate muffin as desert, and afterwards the traditional Neuhaus chocolates. With that, drinks at will (IB, take note!). I had a nice bottle of French red wine (Côtes du Roussillon), but there was a wide selection of other drinks (white wine, Stella, Maes, soft drinks, coffee and tea). I also had some tea with my chocolates. All served by smiling flight attendants. I sent the picture of one of them to Bart for his collection.
The route brought us (with beautiful weather) above Toulouse to the East of Paris, where the altitude was reduced to 34,000 ft (10,800 m). A few minutes thereafter we started our descent to Brussels. Coming from the South with a NW wind, I expected to land on 02, but Bert decided to disperse us to 25R with the large tour around Brussels.
Landing was timely and perfect. It was a nice flight, full of nostalgy for the Sabena old-timer that I am.
and if there wouldn't have been an SNBA sticker in the front, you could indeed think you are flying Sabena 
onboard SN.
You're right I didn't saw the one in 028 
We have MAN-BRU, BRU-MAN, BHX-BRU and BRU-BHX, it is pushing it to get those fligths to last an hour, let alone the two hours you need to get the hot meal 
