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Successful year for Brussels Airlines
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Successful year for Brussels Airlines Mon 01/01/07 - It has been a good year for Brussels Airlines. In 2006, the company that arose from the merger between Virgin Express and SN Brussels Airlines carried 5.942 million passengers. That's nearly 8% up on the combined results of the 2 separate airlines in 2005. In 2006, Brussels Airlines carried 5.942 million passengers. (Belga) Two thirds of them chose to fly with SN Brussels Airlines; the remaining third opted for low-cost carrier Virgin Express. In absolute figures, this means that SN Brussels Airlines saw its passenger number rise from 3.697 to 3.957 million. Low-fare Virgin Express carried 1.985 million customers, or 155,000 more than in 2005. The 2 companies' occupancy rate also rose in comparison to the year 2005. Brussels Airlines goes east The airline company intends to further expand its network of destinations. It has plans for more flights to both European and intercontinental destinations. More specifically, Brussels Airlines has plans for the Eastern part of Europe. As from next week and in view of the German presidency of the European Union, the airline will run 5 daily flights between Brussels and Berlin Tempelhof. The number of flights to Eastern Europe will also increase considerably. Starting in February 2007, there will be more regular flights to Budapest and Prague. The airline is furthermore investigating the feasibility of flying on the Polish city of Cracow from the summer of 2007. |
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