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by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 15:33
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Virgin Express Resumes Talks For SN Brussels
Replies: 18
Views: 2481

Re: Virgin Express Resumes Talks For SN Brussels

Virgin Group weighs proposal to merge Virgin Express with SN Brussels Airlines, SN Air Holding unit. This is a quote from finacial reports, BUSINESS/FINANCIAL DESK. Somebody has more info on this? Fons, This news item was already published (in Luchtzak, of course) several days ago: https://www.avia...
by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 15:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Virgin Express Resumes Talks For SN Brussels
Replies: 18
Views: 2481

Flybe,

The merger could also create a SWISS-like company, where economy class is cheap and no-frills (you pay for food and drinks) and business class is full-fledged and expensive.
by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 15:16
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: JetMagic
Replies: 32
Views: 5509

qnnm wrote:Sorry for the sad ending off this story:
Due to the poor loadfactors, Jet Magic stops its Cork - Brussels - Cork services on sunday 26 october.
Pity. But I would restate your sentence:

Due to the poor marketing, Jet Magic stops its Cork - Brussels - Cork services on Sunday 26 October.
by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 15:12
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: American Airlines: pilots hat or no hat....
Replies: 2
Views: 1047

Bare their heads or bear their hats, that's the question :)
by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 09:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: New route for VEX: AMS-LIN
Replies: 12
Views: 2652

I just read the press release from VEX to announce the new route. They stress the fact that they fly to Linate only 7 km from the city centre while MPX is 45 km from the centre. This is of course true, but a lot of people going to Milan are going to the lakes area for Tourism and to Ispra for busin...
by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 03:46
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Boeing delivered less aeroplanes in third quarter
Replies: 0
Views: 773

Boeing delivered less aeroplanes in third quarter

Boeing announced the delivery of 65 commercial aircraft during the 3rd quarter, 9% less than last year. For the 9 first months of 2003, 210 aircraft were delivered, and Boeing expects a total of 275-290 for the full year (against 381 in 2002 and 530 in 2001).
by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 03:40
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: AEA Consumer report for August
Replies: 0
Views: 633

AEA Consumer report for August

<t>The Association of European Airlines has issued the latest Consumer Report, covering its members’ punctuality and baggage delivery performance for August. The Consumer Report is based upon a voluntary commitment by the members of the Association to provide consumer information according to a set ...
by sn26567
03 Oct 2003, 03:38
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: SN Brussels Airlines info on flights operated by codeshare partner SWISS
Replies: 0
Views: 663

SN Brussels Airlines info on flights operated by codeshare partner SWISS

Passengers flying Economy Class on SN Brussels Airlines European flights operated by codeshare partner Swiss will be charged for food and beverages.
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 18:30
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: New SNBA routes
Replies: 59
Views: 8875

airDD wrote:Maybe the flight to NYC will be an all business class flight with Privatair on a BBJ or 319 CJ.

airDD
Luchtzak has another dreamer!
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 17:06
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: New SNBA routes
Replies: 59
Views: 8875

Re: New SNBA routes

Must say there are still a few points left in Europe to start services from ebbr: Tirana, Sarajevo, Skopje, Reykjavik, Torhavn, Minsk, Kishinev, Tallinn. Who dares :?: Places where lots of people fly daily :lol: SWISS broke its neck in Tirana and Sarajevo (and their home base is closer to these cit...
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 16:29
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: New SNBA routes
Replies: 59
Views: 8875

Re: new york

t SNBA is thinking of opening New york! We know already since some time that SN BA had appointed someone in New York, or more precisely in New Jersey (close to Newark). It was certainly not to sell tickets on Delta or Continental. The rumour spreads.... 8) P.S. Patrice, with such a first name, you ...
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 15:18
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Merger/Alliance Air France - KLM - (Alitalia)
Replies: 9
Views: 2137

777 wrote:After several news editions, It must now be
evident that it are 2 777 Model.
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by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 15:17
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: CAL skids off runway
Replies: 16
Views: 3240

They bought their paint at a Virgin Mega-paint store :)
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 15:06
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The Air France/KLM merger
Replies: 12
Views: 2827

Possible obstacles to the merger

One of the more immediate concerns is the reaction of the European regulators, who in the past have set conditions on airline tie-ups. The European Commission has grown more accommodating as the airline industry suffers from its worst-ever downturn, but competitors like current leader British Airway...
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 14:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BA's top brass in Iberia talks
Replies: 9
Views: 2271

Iberia plays down meeting with BA board

Iberia said it was hosting a dinner for the board of British Airways on Thursday, but the meeting was not called specifically to discuss the merger of two major rivals. This week's news of a planned takeover by Air France of KLM boosted Iberia shares on Wednesday because of speculation that BA would...
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 13:08
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Look what I found !!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3578

How do you like this? (not really a Sabena stamp, but...)

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... and this poster for Sabena 75th anniversary?

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by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 12:53
Forum: Français - Nederlands - Deutsch
Topic: Tir concentr sur le plan de dispersion Anciaux
Replies: 46
Views: 10101

Disperser ou concentrer, la quadrature du cercle

Directeur scientifique d'Altran(*), Claude-Emmanuel Boisson estime que la gestion des vols relève d'abord du choix politique. Et de critères géographiques. ENTRETIEN Disperser les vols en utilisant plusieurs pistes et en créant de nouvelles lignes revient-il à réduire ou à augmenter les risques? A ...
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 10:35
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Ryanair passengers in September up 49% on year
Replies: 0
Views: 572

Ryanair passengers in September up 49% on year

<t>Ryanair said Thursday that it flew 2,024,572 million passengers in September, a rise of 49% compared with September last year when it flew 1,355,423 million passengers. <br/> <br/> For the full 12 months to Sept. 30 the airline carried 19,232,788 passengers. Load factor in September was 85% compa...
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 10:33
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus hopes to sell 50 A380s to China before 2008
Replies: 0
Views: 658

Airbus hopes to sell 50 A380s to China before 2008

The Airbus group hopes to sell 50 A380s to Chinese airlines before 2008. This hope is based on the fact that the 2008 Olympics in Beijing will create massive needs for transportation.
by sn26567
02 Oct 2003, 10:01
Forum: The av24.be pub
Topic: What is your relation with 'Aviation'?
Replies: 36
Views: 6536

luchtzak wrote:I am a steward at SN Brussels Airlines and love to travel around Europe!

... and Africa? :o

... and your relation with an SN BA stewardess? :oops: