BRU Summer 2013 - Latest News: routes, airlines

[Conti764]

Thank you established02. But since Amsterdam has been upgraded by Emirates to an A380, Brussels can easily be served through Amsterdam and the new Fyra HST trains (if their reliability is improved!). Not sure we'll see EK soon in Brussels.

Does anybody really need them? They seem to be a fetish airline for many (not pointing at you) and so many hope to see them coming to 'their' airport, while a company like EK would drop capacity on BRU and connect many cities BRU currently has or is hoping to have in the near future via one stop at discount rates. Having a juggernaut like EK on your turf with the lack of a strong home carrier (at least for Asian operations) would probably mean loosing many Asian destinations you'd hope to serve from BRU one day.

Thanks nut no thanks. As an aviation enthousiast, it would be nice if they'd dispatch an airliner they currently don't see at BRU, but if you have a look at their fleet it would just mean yet another A330 flying to Brussels Airport.

[Conti764]

During a meeting in Doha between Akbar al Baker and minister Didier Reynders, Qatar confirmed they'll go daily to BRU. But a firm date was not given.
Besides Qatar is looking at a bigger African network and Reynders proposed a coorperation with Brussels Airlines, but no firm engagements were made.
http://www.demorgen.be/dm/nl/996/Econom ... ssel.dhtml

Daily to BRU yes, but working with SN...doubt it. I don't see why Qatar would want to work with SN on Africa.

It would mean quite a big backtracking flying from DOH via BRU to Africa...

[Flanker2]

Is Didier Reynders missing a few... million brain cells?
With a guy like this at the head of the Finance Ministry (formerly), no wonder that Belgium is crumbling.

QR doesn't need SN neither for Africa or Europe feeding.
QR flies to most major European cities, hence SN has nothing to offer.

They went daily on BRU, this affects SN's shareholder LH negatively, so why the need for Reynders to pull a dead rabbit from his hat? I can't even find a ridiculous explanation, except that Reynders thought that he could stop the imaginary end of the world by saying so... Whatever they're smoking, it must be really good stuff.

I hope he didn't go all the way to DOH for this "announcement".

[RoMax]

Daily to BRU yes, but working with SN...doubt it. I don't see why Qatar would want to work with SN on Africa.

It would mean quite a big backtracking flying from DOH via BRU to Africa...

That's why my last sentence is there, the rest was just straight from the article.

[Airbus A330]

During a meeting in Doha between Akbar al Baker and minister Didier Reynders, Qatar confirmed they'll go daily to BRU. But a firm date was not given.
Besides Qatar is looking at a bigger African network and Reynders proposed a coorperation with Brussels Airlines, but no firm engagements were made.
http://www.demorgen.be/dm/nl/996/Econom ... ssel.dhtml

Daily to BRU yes, but working with SN...doubt it. I don't see why Qatar would want to work with SN on Africa.

QR will be daily as from 1FEB13.

[sn26567]

Meridiana fly

Brussels - Olbia 1/7
from 10-06-2013

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IG195  OLB1650-BRU1910   1
IG196  BRU2000-OLB2220   1

for now only bookable from 10/06 to 08/07

Bookable from 10JUN13 to 30SEP13

[Bralo20]

Some United Airline changes (mostly negative (downgrade in metal and swap ex-UA planes for ex-CO planes), except for ORD):

1) Newark

Newark – Brussels CO 767-400ER replaces UA 777-200ER except following
04JUN13 CO 757-200
04AUG13 – 26AUG13 UA 777-200ER

2) Washington

Washington Dulles – Brussels 30MAR13 – 05JUN13 CO 767-400ER replaces UA 3-class 777-200ER

3) Chicago

Chicago – Brussels eff 06JUN13 UA 3-class Boeing 777-200ER replaces UA 767-300ER

[SabenaForever]

Some United Airline changes (mostly negative (downgrade in metal and swap ex-UA planes for ex-CO planes), except for ORD):

1) Newark

Newark – Brussels CO 767-400ER replaces UA 777-200ER except following
04JUN13 CO 757-200
04AUG13 – 26AUG13 UA 777-200ER

2) Washington

Washington Dulles – Brussels 30MAR13 – 05JUN13 CO 767-400ER replaces UA 3-class 777-200ER

3) Chicago

Chicago – Brussels eff 06JUN13 UA 3-class Boeing 777-200ER replaces UA 767-300ER

Well negative? It depends how you see It.

- the downgrade of the EWR route is a result of the JFK route of SN i think.
- the seasonal downgrade of IAD surprises me a little, no first class anymore on the route.
- after all. In August there Will be 3 777-200ER of United a day in BRU

[sn26567]

As of 18JAN13, THAI has cancelled planned 4th weekly Bangkok - Brussels service in Summer 2013 season, from 15APR13.

Source: Airline Route

[A330]

As of 18JAN13, THAI has cancelled planned 4th weekly Bangkok - Brussels service in Summer 2013 season, from 15APR13.

Isn't this the temporary reduction TG planned for may-june, as already mentioned earlier in this topic?

[LOT231]

Mr boeing had the same idea but once weekly also..
Cxb

Yeay indeed, I prefer a short, 'cheap' (you know what I mean) trip to Venice anyway, haha

That's why I booked Transavia to VCE from EIN. 50 EUR all-in in June, bus from Berchem Station directly to EIN.

[sn26567]

Ethiopian Airlines from 20JUN13 is adjusting planned European operations, which sees changes to Italy, France and Belgium.

eff 20JUN13
Brussels service reduced from 6 to 5 weekly. 3 of 5 weekly service operates with Boeing 757 via Rome (ET722/723) instead of Paris CDG (ET704/705)

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ET722 ADD0030 – 0550FCO0650 – 0900  BRU 757 467
ET723 BRU2030 – 2240FCO2350 – 0700+1ADD 757 467

ET704 ADD2355 – 0645+1CDG0745+1 – 0845+1BRU 763 14
ET705 BRU2000 – 2105CDG2205 – 0620+1ADD 763 25

Source: Airline Route

[sn26567]

THAI S13 International Operation Changes as of 21JAN13
(Revised data on Brussels service)

As per 21JAN13 GDS timetable and inventory display, latest summary of THAI’s Summer 2013 operation changes, mainly effective 31MAR13, as follows. Additional changes remain possible as always.

Bangkok – Brussels
eff 15APR13 Planned 4th weekly service in Summer 2013 season is cancelled
15APR13 – 15SEP13 3-class Boeing 777-300ER operating however First Class is not available for resrvation
eff 17SEP13 2-class Boeing 777-300ER replaces 3-class

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TG934 BKK0030 – 0740  BRU 77W 246
TG935 BRU1330 – 0535+1BKK 77W 246

Source: Airline Route

[Air Key West]

In French (sorry)
http://www.air-journal.fr/2013-01-20-th ... 64641.html

Short summary : TG will increase frequencies this coming summer to FCO, MXP, MAD and CPH.

No increase in frequency for BRU. Not enough demand ? Poor load factor ?

Does anyone have the explication ?

[nordikcam]

I do not have the explication but I just came back in BRU from SGN and BKK with TG and the flight was completely full.

[OrientThai]

I think that if we do a little analysis, those changes made by TG can reveal another picture.

In Summer 2012, TG was operating the BRU route thrice weekly with the B777-200ER with the following configuration: 30C/262Y. The carrier was offering a total of 876 seats per week.

In Winter 2013, TG is operating the route thrice weekly with the B777-300ER with the following configuration: 8F/32C/274Y. The carrier is offering a total of 942 seats per week.

This led to an increase in the total weekly seat offering by a modest 7.5%, with the growth coming mostly from the premium seat offering (+30%).

From September 2013, TG will be deploying their own B777-300ER with the following configuration: 34C/322Y. The carrier will be offering a total of 1068 seats per week.

This will led to an increase of 13% in the total weekly seat offering with the growth coming mainly from the economy offering (+17.5%) and a decrease in the premium seat offering. Compared to Summer 2012, this growth is even more important with a total weekly seat increase of 22%!

So I would say that TG is growing its BRU route by slowly increasing the capacity offered, season after season. It is deploying a rather precaucious approach using a slower growth strategy with the deployment of their new 77W with a higher density instead of adding a fourth weekly frequency with the leased 77W from Jet Airways. This fourth frequency can come at a later stage, maybe next winter when TG will have gradually expanded its customer base on the route and will have enough 77W. The leased 77W currently on the BRU route will leave TG in the coming months.
It's better to start walking before running when developping a new route.

As for MAD and FCO getting additionnal frequencies, please be aware that those destinations were previously operated with the B744 while now they are operated by smaller aircrafts (772/A346). It's sometimes a question of putting things into perspective.

[Air Key West]

I would have preferred an increase in frequency for BRU because frequency is more important for business travelers. Anyway, thank you very much for your explanation.

[BRU]

Frequency increase is planned for next winter. Let's hope performance keeps up so we can get the extra flights.

[sn26567]

brussels airlines Summer 2013 European Operation Changes as of 23JAN13

As per 23JAN13 GDS timetable and inventory display, latest changes to planned brussels airlines European operation changes on/after 31MAR13 as follows.

Brussels – Catania eff 06APR13 Service resumes with 3 weekly flights on board Airbus A319. From 20APR13 to 21SEP13, Day 6 service changes from A319 to A320
Brussels – Faro eff 31MAR13 Service resumes with 5 weekly A319. From 01JUL13 to 30AUG13, service further expands to daily operation
Brussels – Lisbon Seasonal 2nd daily service operates from 01JUL13 to 31AUG13
Brussels – London Heathrow Service reduces from 25 to 20 weekly (Weekdays service reduce from 4 to 3 daily)
Brussels – Malaga 29JUN13 – 31AUG13 Saturdays operation increases from 3 flights in S12 to 4 flights
Brussels – Newcastle Avro RJ aircraft replaces Dash8-Q400 on up to 3 daily flights

Compared to Summer 2012, following routes sees service reduction. Most of the reductions were introduced since 28OCT12. Further changes remain possible and will be reported when adjustment occurs:
Brussels – Barcelona 3 daily in S13 (4 daily in S12)
Brussels – Berlin Tegel 5 daily (6 daily in S12)
Brussels – Copenhagen 4 daily (5 daily in S12)
Brussels – Lyon 3 daily (4 daily in S12)
Brussels – Manchester 3 daily (4 daily in S12)
Brussels – Milan Malpensa 4 daily (5 daily in S12)
Brussels – Moscow Domodeodovo 1 daily (13 weekly in S12)
Brussels – Stockholm Bromma 3 daily (4 daily in S12)

Previously reported changes:
Brussels – Edinburgh Service increases from 6 to 12 weekly with flyBe Dash8-Q400 aircraft (Previously planned Avro RJ aircraft)
Brussels – Florence eff 31MAR13 Service resumes with 8 weekly Avro RJ aircraft
Brussels – Naples eff 06APR13 Service resumes with 6 weekly A319 (Previously planned 5 weekly)
Brussels – Palermo 31MAR13 – 30SEP13 Service resumes with 2 weekly A319 service (1 weekly from 31MAR13 to 14MAY13)
Brussels – Porto eff 06APR13 Service resumes with 1 Daily A319 (A320 on Day 7)

Following routes will not be resumed in Summer 2013:
Brussels – Athens
Brussels – Krakow
Brussels – Warsaw

Source: Airline Route

[JOVAN]

I would have preferred an increase in frequency for BRU because frequency is more important for business travelers. Anyway, thank you very much for your explanation.

Very correct. At least 5 flights weekly is necessary to attract business people.

I travel 5 - 6 times to Bangkok per year, but never depart from BRU as times are not convenient.
Return Friday evening is OK, but for departing I need to fly via MUC for convenient times.