Brussels, now with Ryanair operating in CRL
Yes, i liked Bcal , also liked Dan-Air Aer Lingus colours.
I have emailed several airlines to suggest routes, most reply
Great pic, it seems funny that something that was so familiar has more or less disappeared
The other airport in Brussels is called National or Zaventem it is the main airport for Brussels and Belgian. I had a sandwich from the snack trolley, it was ok, cost about £2.50.
It would have been in the early 70s and it was on a Dan-Air Comet 4 from Gatwick to Palma.
Yes I saw two Jetmagic aircraft, they have quite a growing network. Will be seeing them in Liverpool in September as well.
Great to hear Exeter may get a new service with VLM up to London City. Was there last summer, really liked Exeter Airport had a real holiday feel, like you’ve arrived at the English Riviera ! With more interest in UK holidays, hopefully the route should do well.
Incidentally I have also heard VLM have looked at Manchester-Newquay.
What was interesting while I was waiting at Cork Airport, was seeing a CSA 737-500 arrive from Prague, it overnights then heads back the following morning.
Actually Im not too keen on Cork airport, the baggage claim was unbelievably slow and the facilities are poor for quite a busy airport. However improvments are on the way as I saw a model in the terminal of what wil be !
I like PHL best ive found so far for connecting
Im not sure when service starts, im going on 19 Dec, flight departs LGW at 1100hrs arr SYD 1940 following day. Return times leave SYD at 2240hrs arriving LGW 10.40 following day. The flight stops at Colombo out and back .
I have just looked at my confirmation, its called European Deluxe class its at the front of the plane, premium economy is upstairs. They have also given me 40kg baggage allowance !
check out http://www.austravel.com might be under specials.
I always thought the B720 was a funny plane, I guess Monarch must have got them at a good price, Air Malta had some as well.
Well lets hope someone can turn OA around, but they better start soon if theres tobe any improvements for the games. Thanks to all you who contributed to my report.
Carl
It is a shame to see the end of it regularly flying, it was a good little plane.