DL suspending ATL-BRU for the long term
Apr 1, 2016, 7:34 am
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DL suspending ATL-BRU for the long term
I'm told DL is not going to resume ATL-BRU until next Summer 2017 with the recent events in BRU. It sounds like JFK will restart whenever the BRU airport reopens though. I guess ATL based pax will have to connect in either ATL, AMS or CDG if BRU is their final destination.
Apr 1, 2016, 7:44 am
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That's not too surprising. I imagine that tourism in Belgium is down significantly. They were getting significant press coverage for their worrisome population of extremists even before the attacks. Hopefully things will settle down there over the coming months and years, but it's hard to predict what will happen.
Apr 1, 2016, 7:58 am
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I'm told DL is not going to resume ATL-BRU until next Summer 2017 with the recent events in BRU. It sounds like JFK will restart whenever the BRU airport reopens though. I guess ATL based pax will have to connect in either ATL, AMS or CDG if BRU is their final destination.
The Thalys will get you fairly quickly to central Brussels from AMS, probably faster than a connecting flight. You can also take the Thalys from CDG (but I've never done that leg).
When leaving from BRU I usually took the ATL flight because it left later -- I'm usually starting from Antwerp so an extra hour's sleep is appreciated.
Apr 1, 2016, 8:00 am
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I'm told DL is not going to resume ATL-BRU until next Summer 2017 with the recent events in BRU. It sounds like JFK will restart whenever the BRU airport reopens though. I guess ATL based pax will have to connect in either ATL, AMS or CDG if BRU is their final destination.
Apr 1, 2016, 8:30 am
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I would hate this to be true as I fly this route often but indeed it seems the route is not even bookable anymore on DL.com, all the suggested routings are BRU-JFK.
Waiting for the official cancellations then I'll have some itineraries to reorganize.
Waiting for the official cancellations then I'll have some itineraries to reorganize.
Apr 1, 2016, 8:59 am
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Good Move
I'm told DL is not going to resume ATL-BRU until next Summer 2017 with the recent events in BRU. It sounds like JFK will restart whenever the BRU airport reopens though. I guess ATL based pax will have to connect in either ATL, AMS or CDG if BRU is their final destination.
It is now clear that something is very wrong with security in this country. The entire place is dysfunctional, at least on the two-language front.
I have taken my last trip to BRU. They cannot regain my trust.
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Apr 1, 2016, 9:30 am
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Belgium murder rate: 1.6 per 100k population
Georgia murder rate: 5.8 per 100k population
Belgium could have a day like 3/22 every month (in addition to its ongoing crime), and still have a lower murder rate than Georgia.
Apr 1, 2016, 9:35 am
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It clearly isn't for safety concerns otherwise JFK would have been cancelled as well.
My experience is that the ATL loads have been extremely low lately, virtually half the Y cabin was empty on my recent 2-3 flights (also one from JFK to BRU).
My experience is that the ATL loads have been extremely low lately, virtually half the Y cabin was empty on my recent 2-3 flights (also one from JFK to BRU).
Apr 1, 2016, 9:38 am
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Even before the recent incidents, the BRU flights seemed to have relatively good award and upgrade inventory. I guess that's an indication that they weren't doing well, but it's too bad for FFers.
Apr 1, 2016, 9:50 am
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Good move, DL. Very sound decision.
It is now clear that something is very wrong with security in this country. The entire place is dysfunctional, at least on the two-language front.
I have taken my last trip to BRU. They cannot regain my trust.
It is not enough to do our best; sometimes we have to do what is required: Winston Churchill
It is now clear that something is very wrong with security in this country. The entire place is dysfunctional, at least on the two-language front.
I have taken my last trip to BRU. They cannot regain my trust.
It is not enough to do our best; sometimes we have to do what is required: Winston Churchill
There is ABSOLUTELY no way you can prevent every single nefarious act from occurring no matter how hard you try. You may try to convince yourself otherwise but reality is what it is.
Apr 1, 2016, 10:12 am
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I'm not sure I agree with your logic on this. We have had multiple terrorist attacks in the US that were domestic or foreign-born. Does that mean there is something terribly wrong with our security and foreign carriers should stop offering service to the US? Should DL stop flying to Southern CA due to the San Bernadino attack? Should they pull out of BOS because there was an attack there? Should they pull out of ORD/MDW because a least one person is murdered in the city every day?
There is ABSOLUTELY no way you can prevent every single nefarious act from occurring no matter how hard you try. You may try to convince yourself otherwise but reality is what it is.
There is ABSOLUTELY no way you can prevent every single nefarious act from occurring no matter how hard you try. You may try to convince yourself otherwise but reality is what it is.
The Belgian security and intelligence forces have been stripped to the bone due to budget cuts, and the government's recent struggles (a few years ago, they went over a year without an elected government) certainly haven't helped matters.
Simply put, there are better places in Europe to visit than Belgium, even in the best of times. Add all the security issues, and I see why demand for air travel would plummet.
http://www.politico.eu/article/belgi...eek-terrorism/
Apr 1, 2016, 10:25 am
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While Belgium as a tourist destination is debatable, it still remains the seat of the EU so travel demand will always be there. I'm just happy DL is keeping the JFK flight and hope they don't pull out of BRU completely, which is a Star Alliance strong-hold. (AA didn't service BRU before they acquired the routes from US airways)
Apr 1, 2016, 10:37 am
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Good move, DL. Very sound decision.
It is now clear that something is very wrong with security in this country. The entire place is dysfunctional, at least on the two-language front.
I have taken my last trip to BRU. They cannot regain my trust.
It is not enough to do our best; sometimes we have to do what is required: Winston Churchill
It is now clear that something is very wrong with security in this country. The entire place is dysfunctional, at least on the two-language front.
I have taken my last trip to BRU. They cannot regain my trust.
It is not enough to do our best; sometimes we have to do what is required: Winston Churchill
Apr 1, 2016, 10:41 am
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I'm not sure I agree with your logic on this. We have had multiple terrorist attacks in the US that were domestic or foreign-born. Does that mean there is something terribly wrong with our security and foreign carriers should stop offering service to the US? Should DL stop flying to Southern CA due to the San Bernadino attack? Should they pull out of BOS because there was an attack there? Should they pull out of ORD/MDW because a least one person is murdered in the city every day?
There is ABSOLUTELY no way you can prevent every single nefarious act from occurring no matter how hard you try. You may try to convince yourself otherwise but reality is what it is.
There is ABSOLUTELY no way you can prevent every single nefarious act from occurring no matter how hard you try. You may try to convince yourself otherwise but reality is what it is.