 First
for Business, First for Leisure, First for
you |
New planes, new routes and a new innovative
approach - SN Brussels Airlines has come a long
way since its launch as the new Belgian airline
of choice just a year ago.
In just 12 short months, the airline has charted
an impressive route from hopeful start-up to
taking its place as Belgium's busiest carrier
with 38 aircraft, and more than 280 flights
per day.
According to Peter Davies, CEO, there are many
reasons for this. "Our success lies in
the fact that we're different, and our customers
recognize this" he says. "As the most
punctual airline in Europe for the latter part
of 2002, we have already established a reputation
for excellence. We are constantly improving
our schedules and service on the ground and
on board, with the aim of offering the choice
and quality our customers demand.
To celebrate the first anniversary, SN Brussels
Airlines is introducing three new Airbus A319
aircraft to the fleet, as well as enhanced catering
throughout Europe.
And now, SN Brussels Airlines is looking forward
to its second year with confidence and total
commitment to putting its customers first every
time.
| Connecting
Brussels with Africa |
SN Brussels Airlines started its activities
on the 15th of February, 2002. The first flight
to Conakry was inaugurated on February 26th,
2002.
African destinations served by SN Brussels Airlines:
- Dakar
- Banjul
- Conakry
- Freetown
- Monrovia
- Abidjan
- Douala
- Yaounde
- Kinshasa
- Luanda
- Entebbe
- Kigali
- Nairobi
| Extended
summer service to Kigali and Nairobi |
As part of our drive to improve service and
efficiency on the African network, and to better
meet passenger requirements,; SN Brussels Airlines
will be offering an increased service on Brussels-Kigali
and Brussels-Nairobi routes from the beginning
of April through to September 2003.
In addition to the normal schedule (6 times
weekly to and from Nairobi, twice-weekly to
and from Kigali) we will be adding a further
8 flights over the summer, to coincide with
peak travel dates. There will be two extra flights
in April, one in June, two in both July and
August and one in September.
| Press
Positive on SN Brussels Airlines' outlook
for 2003 |
As part of its recent birthday celebrations, the
SN Brussels Airlines press conference saw a substantial
press turnout, both national and international.
Among the 70-odd journalists that attended were
representatives of all the major Belgian TV stations,
all the main Belgian news and financial news titles,
as well as journalists from Austria, the Czech
Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Spain,
Switzerland, the UK and Kenya.
Subsequent press coverage was, on the whole, positive,
with the majority of articles responding well
to CEO Peter Davies' optimism with regard to the
future - "SN Brussels Airlines aims for profit"
was the headline at De Standaard, while Reuters
announced "SN Brussels Airlines expects its
first profit in 2003". De Financieel Economische
Tijd was also impressed by the profits forecast,
which it said compared favorably with other airlines.
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A number of newspapers and television stations
also remarked on the airline's high punctuality
- 'The most punctual airline in Europe" was
the headline in La Libre Belgique, while Victoria
Knight at Dow Jones was impressed not only with
the profit forecast, but also with the airline's
agreements with partners, such as Alitalia.
Finally, the dynamic and confident spirit that
reigned on the day was clearly not lost on any
of the journalists present, as almost all of them
reported on the upbeat outlook communicated by
the team, the CEO and the President, rob Kuijpers.
| 41 European
destinations, more than 285 flights per day
served by SN Brussels Airlines |
Perfect for one-day business trips
Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London,
Southampton, Heathrow/Gatwick/City, Brussels, Paris
Charles de Gaulle, Strasbourg, Basel, Munich, Zurich,
Geneva, Lyon, Turin, Milan, Venice, Linate/Malpensa,
Bilbao, Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona, Nice, Bologna,
Florence, Rome, Palermo, Catania, Tel Aviv, Oslo,
Stockholm, Gottenburg, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin,
Prague, Vienna, Warsaw, Toulouse, Marseille.
| 7 daily
flights to Manchester |
As part of its increased network program, SN
Brussels Airlines has extended its code sharing
partnerships to bring an increased frequency of
7 daily flights between Brussels and Manchester.
Starting on 30th March, the new code share agreement
will be operated with SN Brussels Airlines partner,
British Airways; which is good news for passengers
who have come to appreciate and rely on SN Brussels
Airlines' punctuality, flexibility and high level
of service - as one of the world's largest airlines,
British Airways is a quality partner, and one
SN Brussels Airlines passengers can depend on.
Business class passengers and Privilege Gold members
can avail of the excellency appointed BA lounge
in Manchester, and all Privilege members can earn
and redeem miles on this route with both SN Brussels
Airlines and BA.
| Privilege
offers you the world |
Privilege, SN Brussels new frequent flyer program,
is your passport to a world of exclusive benefits
and savings. Join today and you can earn and spend
miles on flights operated by American Airlines,
British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal
and Ukraine International as well as on our own
schedule of 285 punctual, daily flights to Europe
and Africa.
To welcome you to Privilege, we are offering all
members the chance to earn 5,000 free Bonus Miles
on top of the first 15,000 Club Miles they collect
between January 1 and June 30 of this year. With
20,000 miles in your account, you will be eligible
for a free return ticket in Economy Class to any
destination on our European network or that of our
airline partners.
And with 4,000 partners on the ground, ranging from
hotel chains and car rental companies to credit
cards and mobile phone service providers, your Privilege
card can open up a world of savings and benefits
wherever you travel.
Membership forms are available in the flight. For
further information check online at www.brusseslairlines.com.
| Now you
can fly with SN Brussels Airlines to Nice |
From 30th March, passengers can fly Brussels-Nice
twice a day with SN Brussels Airlines. A third flight
will be added during the busy summer season over
the months of July and August. Situated on the beautiful
Baie des Anges, Nice is France's best-known Cote
d'Azur destination, and the original center of the
famous French Riviera. With its excellent infrastructure
and its central location, Nice is the premier airline
destination for both business and leisure travelers
to the entire French Mediterranean coast.
Flights are conveniently scheduled to allow passengers
spend a weekend in Nice and be back in Brussels
for work on Monday morning.
For further information or to book online, log on
to www.brusselsairlines.com
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