BRU in 2006: what to expect: airlines, routes, news

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 08 Mar 2006, 16:39

This is not new, it's practical the same article as months ago. We know already a year that the battle is between Zurich and BRU. The decision to come to Europe was taken months ago, that's why de chinese delegation visited BRU and Zurich to see the accommodation and after that they will take the final decision.

So, in that way we are no step further, it's just saying what we already known.

lumumba · Post by **lumumba** » 08 Mar 2006, 16:47

Hi Atlantis.
Yes there is somthing new there will be a chois this month.
Regards
Pat

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 08 Mar 2006, 17:14

I hope so, but a Chinese is thinking very long. I hope it with you that we can receive positive news this month.

Boeing767copilot · Post by **Boeing767copilot** » 10 Mar 2006, 16:14

Belgian minister Fientje Moerman says today that there is an agreement with Hainan Airlines about direct flights between Brussels and Beijing

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 10 Mar 2006, 16:19

Good to hear that. Was it on the news?

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 10 Mar 2006, 16:24

About the new flights of SkyEurope to BRU. On the new timetable and the site of SkyEurope they only mention three flights a week.
I know the first time they announced to come to BRU they had four flights.

Why this decrease before starting?

airazurxtror · Post by **airazurxtror** » 10 Mar 2006, 16:47

Atlantis wrote:And two who are uncertain:

Jet Airways: Bombay

Bravo Airlines who are starting operations begin March. The only destinations outside Africa are CDG, BRU and LHR via MAD.

Have Bravo Airlines actually started operations ?
I read in "Airliner World" for april 2006 (on sale now) that they took delivery of their first aircraft - Boeing 767-219ER EC-JOZ - which arrived at Palma de Mallorca on February 1, carrying also LAC (Lignes aériennes Congolaises) titles.
The aircraft should be used on flights from Brussels, Madrid and Paris to African countries not having an own flag carrier - amongst them, the RDC.

DannyVDB · Post by **DannyVDB** » 10 Mar 2006, 17:09

Boeing767copilot wrote:Belgian minister Fientje Moerman says today that there is an agreement with Hainan Airlines about direct flights between Brussels and Beijing

Where and when did she say this ...?

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 10 Mar 2006, 17:09

Yep, first flight was to Kinshasa and Dakar. But this was not a commercial flight. It was with VIP's to sign contracts, etc, etc.

The really first commercial flights are starting on 1 April.

PS: The aircraft has Bravo Airlines and below LAC titels.

Boeing767copilot · Post by **Boeing767copilot** » 10 Mar 2006, 17:19

DannyVDB wrote:
Boeing767copilot wrote:Belgian minister Fientje Moerman says today that there is an agreement with Hainan Airlines about direct flights between Brussels and Beijing
Where and when did she say this ...?

Listen to Radio1 news at 6 pm

DannyVDB · Post by **DannyVDB** » 10 Mar 2006, 17:26

Just saw the news on The Standaard ...

Nevertheless, this type of (political) statements were already made several times. Let's hope it is true.

No information on the schedules?

Danny

Boeing767copilot · Post by **Boeing767copilot** » 10 Mar 2006, 17:33

Starting this summer, 3 x week.

Boeing747-nurse · Post by **Boeing747-nurse** » 10 Mar 2006, 18:10

It was just on the news of Radio 1; the journalist told it will be a daily flight.
But Biac says the negociations with Hainan are not totaly finished yet...so will be continued next days...weeks...

Good for BRU!!!

brieky · Post by **brieky** » 10 Mar 2006, 18:14

good for BRU.... but also for us spotters!!

Will hainan use the 767?

greetz Brieky

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 10 Mar 2006, 18:30

This is indeed very good news. Now only waiting for the official statement.

It seems that 2006 will be a good year for BRU with some new long haul destinations.

sukiyaki · Post by **sukiyaki** » 10 Mar 2006, 20:14

Atlantis wrote:This is indeed very good news. Now only waiting for the official statement.

It seems that 2006 will be a good year for BRU with some new long haul destinations.

Let's hope a Japanese carrier (most probably ANA) will follow that example soon !

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 10 Mar 2006, 21:37

sukiyaki wrote:
Atlantis wrote:This is indeed very good news. Now only waiting for the official statement.

It seems that 2006 will be a good year for BRU with some new long haul destinations.
Let's hope a Japanese carrier (most probably ANA) will follow that example soon !

It's also confirmed by Geert Bourgeois.

But, we have to go step by step. The story about ANA: I don't think it's for this year.

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 11 Mar 2006, 11:06

brieky wrote:good for BRU.... but also for us spotters!!

Will hainan use the 767?

greetz Brieky

Yes they will use the B767-300ER. This is for the moment the only aircraft in their fleet who can do this job.

Atlantis · Post by **Atlantis** » 12 Mar 2006, 12:07

I saw today in Wikipedia that they also mention the first flights of Hainan airlines to Brussels from this summer.

B737229 · Post by **B737229** » 12 Mar 2006, 17:14

jat : will operate the CRJ iso B737 into brussels

Lijnvluchten van Brussel (BRU) naar BELGRADO (BEG)
Vluchtnummer Dagen Vertr. Aank. Type Geldigheid
JU275 --3---- 11:40 15:30 733 3010-2503
JU273 1---5-- 11:40 13:50 CR7 2603-2810
JU275 ---4--- 11:50 15:40 733 3010-2503
JU273 1---5-- 13:35 15:45 733 3010-2503
JU273 --34--- 17:40 19:50 CR7 2603-2810

Lijnvluchten van BELGRADO (BEG) naar Brussel (BRU)
Vluchtnummer Dagen Vertr. Aank. Type Geldigheid
JU274 ---4--- 08:30 10:50 733 3010-2503
JU274 --3---- 08:30 10:50 733 3010-2503
JU272 1---5-- 08:30 10:50 CR7 2603-2810
JU272 1---5-- 08:30 12:45 733 3010-2503
JU272 --34--- 14:30 16:50 CR7 2603-2810

source: BIAC and JAT.COM