As I now deflate from another trip, it's always good to look back and reflect on a good weekend. And yes, there's a trip report coming in the future (give me a week or so to put it together though!). However, I'm going to say something that might shock people. Brussels Airlines shorthaul with B.Lite fares is very LCC'ish - except when they operate it on Dash8 … [Read more...]
Wandering over to TravelMagic tomorrow… (and a giveaway AT TravelMagic)
Tomorrow, I'll be joining a variety of other travellers, mile collectors and bloggers (including Points to be Made and Lucky - after he recovers from Crazy Taxi) at TravelMagic 2013 After the last trip, I'm praying for something a bit simpler this trip (as well as making the plane there and back... I don't think I'm going to live that down in a hurry). The … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines to trim capacity on Brussels – New York Route
Brussels Airlines is trimming capacity slightly between Brussels National and New York JFK as it swaps an Airbus A330-300 for an Airbus A330-200 for 6 of the 7 flights it operates a week. A Brussels Airlines A330-300 at JFK International Airport - Image - GhettoIFE.com But what is the break down of loss of seats? Aircraft Business Class Economy … [Read more...]
The only reason the Saturday away rule applies… is to make cash (As Brussels Airlines demonstrates…)
Yes, I'm stating the obvious again, but once again - European airlines are the masters of the Saturday away rule. Allow me to elaborate. The Saturday night away rule is used by a lot of airlines to separate business and leisure travellers - with business travellers prepared to pay hand over fist, whilst the leisure travellers will put up with the inconvenience of a night … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Airbus A330
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some Airplane art. This week, we're at New York John F Kennedy International Airport, with a Brussels Airlines Airbus A330 taxing at the airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More Airplane Art of course next week! … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines to commence JFK route
With a hat-tip to Xander who commented about one of my pictures yesterday Airline Route confirm the launch of a Brussels Airport to New York JFK International operated by Brussels Airlines. The route is due to commence on 1st June 2012, operating the following legs SN0501 - DEPART BRU 10:20 ARRIVE JFK 12:35 SN0502 - DEPART JFK 17:15 ARRIVE BRU … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Avro RJ85
It's the 27th of December, and there is a little news out and about, but who cares. Images I've promised this week, and images you'll get. Today it's a Brussels Airlines Avro Regional Jet RJ85 parked at London Heathrow More again tomorrow! … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Multi-Modal-Mayhem – Back to Toronto with a multi-modal bevvy of madness… With Eurolines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa
Multi-Modal-Mayhem - Back to Toronto with a multi-modal bevvy of madness... With Eurolines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa Well I did promise I have something on the boil. Guess I’m starting to understand the mistake fares that happen. Oh well. As usual, we’re in traditional Kevincm territory here - that means it’s back of the plane, … [Read more...]
Airplan p0rn – Brussels Airlines A319
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane p0rn. This week, it's a Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 in Star Alliance paint scheme preparing to depart from Barcelona Airport. More of course next week. … [Read more...]
Welcome to Star Alliance Brussels Airlines!
Today, Star Alliance has taken another growth, and has added Brussels Airlines into the Alliance. But who are they? A Boeing 737-400 in Brussels Airlines livery. The IATA identifier might provide a clue: SN. SN was the original identifier of Sabena, which went bankrupt in 2001. SN Brussels Airlines was reorganised to take over as the national carrier. With the merger of … [Read more...]
