More frequent UK to Brussels routes

Brussels Airlines is optimising its flights between Belgium and the UK with an increase in frequencies to and from Bristol, Newcastle and London Heathrow.

From 10th January 2010, there will be 3 daily flights to both Bristol and Newcastle and 4 daily flights to London Heathrow.

These changes have been implemented in response to market demand and with Brussels Airlines network of routes throughout the world there has never been a better time to book with Brussels Airlines.

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Brussels Airlines Big Weekend Sale 30 European cities at rock-bottom prices

During the Brussels Airlines Big Weekend Sale, more than 30 European cities are up for grabs at rock-bottom return fares. Best of all, with this newsletter you get your chance to book one day earlier – on Thursday at 18:00! Which gives you first choice to get a low-priced ticket to your favourite city.

Now, which city do you love the best? Take part in the Brussels Airlines Big Weekend Sale and book now!

When to book: From Thusday 20 Aug 09 18:00 to Sunday 23 Aug 09 Midnight

When to fly: From October 2009 through January 2010

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New members for Star Alliance and Oneworld

Two of the leading airline frequent flyer networks have announced new members. Russian carrier S7 Airlines is to join Oneworld in sometime in 2010 and will be sponsored by British Airways during its 18 month alliance implementation programme. S7 will be come Oneworld’s 12^th full member with Mexicana due to join later this year.

Meanwhile, Greek carrier Aegan will join Star Alliance and the process is expected to take about a year. Aegan currently operates 23 routes in Greece and a further 24 international destinations including London Stansted. Star Alliance currently has 21 members with a further five more airlines confirmed for the future (the other four being Air India, Brussels Airline, Continental Airlines and TAM).

Brussels Airline to be integrated into Miles and More

The Brussels Airline frequent flyer programmer, Privilege is to be replaced by Lufthansa’s Miles and More loyalty scheme from October 2009 as part of the ongoing takeover of Brussels Airline by Lufthansa. More details can be found on the airline websites

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Brussels Airlines adds Libreville to its network

Starting from the 15th of July, Brussels Airlines offers five weekly flights to Libreville, Gabon operated by partner Lufthansa and commercialized by both Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines. In the meanwhile Lufthansa will sell seats on the Brussels Airlines flights to Entebbe (Uganda). In the future, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa are planning to offer more flights to Africa together.

Gabon

As from the 15th of July customers of Brussels Airlines can travel to the capital of Gabon. via Lufthansa’s hub in Frankfurt. Schedules for the flight between Brussels and Frankfurt offer excellent connections with the longhaul flight to Gabon, allowing passengers from Belgium can travel to this central African country in a time-efficient manner. The return flight with departure in the evening in Libreville also allows passengers easy connections to Brussels in the morning.

On the longhaul route passengers have the choice between First, Business and Economy Class. Gabon is an important business partner for Belgium. The country, rich in oil and minerals, is well known for wood exports and has enjoyed long-term commercial relations with Belgium. However, there have been no flights to Libreville from Brussels since 2001.

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