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Don't want to poke or my intention is not negative, just an honest question. What makes this such good news? Again: honest question, I simply don't know...


To make it easy it will level up the experience of the business class passenger, more privacy and the front toilet will be reserved ...

I had a good experience on C class with Brussels Airlines to LIS!
Big improvements I regularly get upgraded on the flight between Brussels and Frankfurt, which is very short. Back then, they used to give a sort of chocolate cake; now, even on this very short flight, they give you a breakfast.

I ...

An example: Sardinia.
They barely have flights to Sardinia when Olbia has both UA and DL flying B767's from 2027.
How can UA/DL have a daily B763 from NYC and SN can't even fly a daily A319 from BRU.
Lots of opportunities into Alghero and Cagliari as well as Ryanair doesnt offer a good schedule ...

Seriously? Do you really think it could be cost-effective to base ITA crew in DXB, have them position to and from FCO, and give them their required rest before and after? Surely we can put this silly idea to bed once and for all, no?
So you either ran the numbers and found the answer, or you ...

I find it hard to believe that AA cannot make a flight between the US and BRU work as the other major carriers there do (now it's down to DL and UA with all the consolidation).
AA’s odds of returning to BRU are good, if only because it does not have an unlimited list of destinations for its ...

That has been prohibited under European law (EU465) since 2012, and EU law takes precedence over Italian law.

Then ITA's new flights from DXB will have a very low passengers-to-crew ratio (not entirely un-sarcastically)

Entirely impossible though as duty time would start/end in DXB.

I'm ...

, ITA may ultimately need to base at least its cabin crew in the UAE or a similarly advantageous location, even if only on paper, to remain competitive.


That has been prohibited under European law (EU465) since 2012, and EU law takes precedence over Italian law.

Then ITA's new flights from ...

Which two other destinations? Corriere della Sera reports that four additional cities are under consideration: Los Angeles, São Paulo, Santiago, and Mexico City.

As long as the operation is limited to fifth-freedom flights, it is likely to remain a niche service. To develop Milan into a true hub ...

All of this will take a lot of time so I assume one or more planes will be on the ground in winter/spring time ...? I have no clue how long the installation of the new interiors will take (per plane): guess one month or so?

There is a lot what we don't know. What exactly will be done?
For ...

I think that's far more complicated then it looks at first sight (operational, duty times, legal, cost, ...).

Using the same crew to fly an aircraft to maintenance and then ferry the previous one back to base is preferred, primarily because it eliminates any crew deadheading. The biggest ...

Should additional planes come to the market via bankrupcies etc, i would expect here some opportunities to advance this renewal process.What is the status of the rumored 320NEOs ex Frontier?
They're somewhat getting lost in the sea of yellow birds, but they are gradually making their way to GYR ...

To be precise, the new car rental parking will be opened now Sunday

The View opening last year, the demise of that hateful 20-year old "under construction" sign on the way to the pit of hell that is now - finally - the old car rental center.... I'm going to look forward to my next trips ...

To be precise, the new car rental parking will be opened now Sunday

The View opening last year, the demise of that hateful 20-year old "under construction" sign on the way to the pit of hell that is now - finally - the old car rental center.... I'm going to look forward to my next trips. What ...

Just as side note. Travel demand from Belgium to The States, and especially New York, dropped with 20%.
Is that based on total enplanements from BRU to NYC, or trips originating in BRU only or some other data?

Overall, it is factually correct to say that less Europeans are visiting the US, but ...

lumumba wrote: 07 Jan 2026, 16:08 Is the forecast for flights to the USA not downwards anyway market wise?!

United anticipates the fastest growth in terms of revenue and demand for Europe will come from high-end leisure markets. Business destinations are losing frequencies to divert aircraft to Southern Italy, Spain...

Positioning to LAX after sitting idle at BRU for six days.
Air freight demand traditionally peaks end of November, early December when anything and everything that can fly cargo does. From then on to Christmas, demand drops precipitously, especially from Asia to Europe and the US.

All that to say ...

I doubt that the 321XLR is a real priority at the moment. My arguments would be following:
I actually agree with most of your arguments. If you read my post in the context of the post I replied to, there may be room for the A321XLR if Lufthansa makes it part of its fleet strategy, and the pre ...

Tbh, I find $400m for just training planes a lot of money and unsensical.
When the budget is approaching the $14 billions mark, another $400 millions isn't that much. More likely, they will initially be used for training as SNC doesn't have the capacity to refurbish seven aircraft concurrently ...

Matt wrote: 06 Nov 2025, 15:05Could indeed be interesting for SN for potential transatlantic routes.

If BRU can build more gates for the morning bank and the pre-clearance facility, the A321XLR makes sense. Destinations like MDW, BOS, PHL, LGA, or MIA would be worth considering.

Amazing that this got the media attention that it's getting.
About 5,000 aircraft need a software update before Sunday to remain legal. A significant headache even if the update itself takes 15 minutes.
Up to 1,000 aircraft will be grounded while the elevator aileron computer is replaced.

I ...