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by luchtzak
18 Apr 2025, 11:34
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 2203
Views: 1461551

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

According to this tweet, Brussels Airport will announce their next airport expansion: https://x.com/BrusselsAirport/status/1913133876098015738 I suppose it will be the announcement for the Airport Business District? Hopefully an investment for the benefit of the Passengers. Hopefully. Got the press...
by luchtzak
27 Mar 2025, 21:14
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air (None) Belgium in 2025
Replies: 20
Views: 14628

Re: Air One Belgium in 2025

Any update? Today 27/3. I got this update: According to the court-appointed administrator, the bid from French logistics and shipping giant CMA CGM is “the only possibility to save Air Belgium.” The struggling airline has until April 20 to secure a viable future. Air Belgium has been under judicial...
by luchtzak
26 Mar 2025, 14:56
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2025
Replies: 310
Views: 228481

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2025

During a well-attended press and company event, Brussels Airlines launched its latest Belgian Icon: “Atomium.” In collaboration with the renowned landmark, the airline proudly introduced a special livery dedicated to one of the country’s most recognized symbols. https://www.aviation24.be/wp-content/...
by luchtzak
26 Mar 2025, 09:22
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: (Un)voluntary upgrade/downgrade on Aer Lingus flight, three passengers charged over €3000
Replies: 2
Views: 2385

Re: (Un)voluntary upgrade/downgrade on Aer Lingus flight, three passengers charged over €3000

I got a reply from Aer Lingus: Aer Lingus stated that they have clarified their “Upgrade Yourself” policy to the Verheyen family. The airline claims that the family initially submitted bids for an upgrade, which were later confirmed via email, and that these offers remained valid unless cancelled. A...
by luchtzak
21 Mar 2025, 08:46
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: (Un)voluntary upgrade/downgrade on Aer Lingus flight, three passengers charged over €3000
Replies: 2
Views: 2385

(Un)voluntary upgrade/downgrade on Aer Lingus flight, three passengers charged over €3000

Yesterday, I picked up a story about Brent, a 24-year-old that traveled with his parents on Aer Lingus from Denver back to Belgium. Meanwhile, I have spoken with him, he claims that while he entered a contest for an upgrade, which he didn't "win", he was later never explicitly asked for th...
by luchtzak
21 Mar 2025, 07:54
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Diversions from around the globe (medical, technical, ...) 2025
Replies: 28
Views: 17542

Re: Diversions from around the globe (medical, technical, ...) 2025

Power outage at London Heathrow Airport, authorities have closed the airport for the entire Friday. 120 aircraft in the air diverted to alternate airports or returning to their origins. https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/aer-lingus/passengers-claim-involuntary-upgrad...
by luchtzak
21 Mar 2025, 07:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-KJK-LGG-OST in 2025
Replies: 15
Views: 12294

Re: Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-KJK-LGG-OST in 2025

Power outage at London Heathrow Airport, authorities have closed the airport for the entire Friday. Eight flights from Belgium are cancelled. https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/aer-lingus/passengers-claim-involuntary-upgrade-left-them-with-a-e3540-bill-on-aer-lingus-...
by luchtzak
17 Mar 2025, 19:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: RwandAir & Rwandan Aviation News 2025
Replies: 17
Views: 11972

Re: RwandAir & Rwandan Aviation News 2025

freakyboy2021 wrote: 17 Mar 2025, 14:59 Rwanda just announced to cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, it might affect the operation of WB and SN.
Brussels Airlines will continue to operate flights to Kigali, a spokesperson confirmed to Aviation24.be
by luchtzak
07 Mar 2025, 10:07
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air (None) Belgium in 2025
Replies: 20
Views: 14628

Re: Air One Belgium in 2025

The saga continues https://www.gva.be/economie/bedrijven/toekomst-luchtvaartmaatschappij-air-belgium-opnieuw-onzeker/47126270.html Air (One) Belgium faces uncertain future as takeover deal falls through The long-awaited takeover of Air Belgium has collapsed after the Nivelles enterprise court revok...
by luchtzak
06 Mar 2025, 09:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2025
Replies: 310
Views: 228481

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2025

Brussels Airlines achieves record €59 million profit in 2024, plans growth for 2025

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/luft ... -for-2025/
by luchtzak
19 Feb 2025, 18:06
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future
Replies: 2203
Views: 1461551

Re: Brussels Airport (BRU) infrastructure: future

For those ones who are repeating that BRU is not investing in pax, well, yesterday the new lounge The View was officially opened. It's really a beauty and with a 360degrees view, place for 400 pax, sleep cabins, showers and a total surface of 2.000 square meter. This new lounge is located in B pier...
by luchtzak
07 Feb 2025, 11:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air (None) Belgium in 2025
Replies: 20
Views: 14628

Re: Air One Belgium in 2025

Some news for the spoiled pax and travel agents: I have some questions about your reply to the request of the thousands of passengers and travel agencies that want their money back, in my opinion they are fully entitled for a full refund, and a financial compensation. I don't know what the average ...
by luchtzak
27 Jan 2025, 17:46
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2025
Replies: 310
Views: 228481

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2025

Boeing767copilot wrote: 27 Jan 2025, 17:12 SN3772 was squawking 7700 southwest of Paris. After a U-turn the aircraft landed at LGG Airport.
A landing gear issue, read more => https://www.aviation24.be/airports/alic ... ear-issue/
by luchtzak
27 Jan 2025, 13:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines in 2025
Replies: 310
Views: 228481

Re: Brussels Airlines in 2025

Does someone here remember that too? Maybe André does. I realize its not a viable solution ( if ony for business class and cargo capacity requirements), but I'd like to see an expert's opinion on the technical feasibility of such a solution. I remember that! But operational wise not a feasible solu...
by luchtzak
21 Jan 2025, 15:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: How will BRU and SN survive when Short haul flights will disappear ?
Replies: 11
Views: 7066

Re: How will BRU and SN survive when Short haul flights will disappear ?

There was a problem with the BBCode, please double check when writing a message in the forums 😇
by luchtzak
13 Jan 2025, 11:26
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Strikes affecting Belgian airports in 2025
Replies: 12
Views: 9943

Re: Strikes affecting Belgian airports in 2025

Brussels South Charleroi Airport seems to be operating normally on Monday. No cancellation is currently announced. A subcontractor guaranteed that its staff would show up for work. Six out of ten staffers, however, opted to not show up for work. Nice subcontractor ;-) All flights for the afternoon ...
by luchtzak
05 Jan 2025, 13:32
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal
Replies: 5231
Views: 3422591

Re: Brussels Airlines' fleet renewal

A story goes that a pilot only survives two years after retirement. As his wife forgets he has to eat and drink every three hours. But no, flight attendants are usually not on board to cater the pilots.
by luchtzak
02 Jan 2025, 20:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Strikes affecting Belgian airports in 2025
Replies: 12
Views: 9943

Strikes affecting Belgian airports in 2025

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by luchtzak
02 Jan 2025, 20:03
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Crashes and serious incidents/accidents in 2025
Replies: 2
Views: 6412

Crashes and serious incidents/accidents in 2025

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by luchtzak
02 Jan 2025, 20:02
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-KJK-LGG-OST in 2025
Replies: 15
Views: 12294

Anomalies in BRU-ANR-CRL-KJK-LGG-OST in 2025

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