18.03.2026
SN Brussels Airlines opens three new destinations: Direct
flights to Jersey, Bari and Cork from Brussels this summer
SN Brussels Airlines offers direct flights to three
new tourist destinations this summer. In July and August,
SN will head to the European cultural capital Cork, to Jersey
in the Channel Islands, and to Bari in southern Italy. SN
is the only airline to offer a direct service to these popular
destinations, with full-service return flights starting
from € 114 including tax.
Cork
The South Irish city Cork sparkles with energy this summer.
Cork was declared the Capital of Culture of 2005 for a good
reason. This results in an impressive cultural offer consisting
of exhibitions, dance, architecture, theatre, literature
and music. The easy website www.Cork2005.ie gives a total
overview of al events that take place in the city this summer.
The city also houses an entire range of attractions well
worth seeing, for example the famous butter museum, the
old prison (Old City Gaol), Blarney Castle and the Victorian
English Market.
The Kerry Region, just west of Cork, is worth more than
a visit. A thousand kilometres of stunning coastline is
just waiting for watersports, climbing and walking enthusiasts,
while the interior offers the fantastic scenery of the lake
district.
SN will fly twice a week to Cork with an AVRO RJ in July
and August. During the 2 hours flight a full service is
offered onn board. Individual customers as well as groups
are welcomed. At just 6 km distance, the airport is a stone’s
throw of the city centre. Thanks to the flight days Monday
and Thursday long weekend trips, midweeks, short breaks
and full holidays are perfectly possible. Céad mile
failte, hundred thousand times welcome to Cork this summer!
SN offers a return ticket from € 121, all taxes and
meals included.
Jersey
At the moment there is no direct flight from Belgium to
the Channel Islands. Many Belgians, who yearly want to visit
Jersey, had to fly to the flower island with a time-consuming
transfer in Great Britain. This will change in July and
August, thanks to the new SN Brussels Airlines flights.
After one and a half hour flying, wonderful beaches, an
overwhelming nature, impressive flora, great hospitality,
delicious cooking and peace and quiet all await the visitor.
The Channel Islands, of which Jersey is the biggest, lie
in the bay of St. Malo, just off the French Coast. Though
it’s not very far, one still gets the feeling of being
on the other side of the world. Jersey offers something
for everyone and there is no mass tourism. For those who
enjoy walking on the beach or in the forest, biking the
green lanes, water sports or just taking it easy, Jersey
is the perfect destination. The website www.jersey.com gives
an excellent overview.
SN Brussels Airlines flies on Wednesday and Saturday direct
to Jersey. The timetable allows short breaks and long holidays.
SN offers a return ticket from € 124, all taxes and
meals included. Book quickly.
Bari
Last summer SN Brussels Airlines offered, with great success,
Naples as a new Italian destination. This summer SN adds
a new South Italian destination, Bari, to its rich Italian
offer. Bari could be reached directly from Brussels, until
a few months ago, when another airline ended its activities.
Thanks to SN Brussels Airlines, Bari, the heart of the Apulia
Region, will be reconnected with the European capital. Good
news for thousands of tourists and Belgian-Italian families
that flew directly from Brussels to Bari last summer.
In popular speech Bari is sometimes called “The Milan
of the South” because it houses the most important
business activities and a lot of universities, as it is
the capital of Apulia. But above all Bari is a tourist attraction.
The historical city centre is a real labyrinth of little
alleys and a castle, with an impressive cathedral and basilica.
The rest of Apulia- the heel of Italy - also attracts tourism.
An impressive coastline with hundreds of kilometres of sandy
beaches alternated with rocks and clefts are awaiting the
tourist. The region, that describes itself as “Terra
d’Arte, Cultura e Sapori” or “Land of
Art, Culture and Tastes” is expecting an increase
of 12% in visitors this year.
SN flies three times a week from Brussels to Bari in July
and August. Flight days are Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
Return flights start at € 114, all taxes and full service
included. |
17.03.2026
Scandinavian Airlines launches the next generation airline
seat
Beginning next year, passengers travelling with Scandinavian
Airlines International will be able to sleep tight during
flights to the US and Asia.
Scandinavian Airlines launches the next generation airline
seats on March 17-19, at the yearly travel exhibition in
Scandinavia. The modern design and functionality makes the
airline seat comparable to - and works like - a proper bed.
The new seats will be installed in business class in the
beginning of 2006.
According to our customer surveys, many of our passengers
request greater privacy accompanied with more comfort, says
Lars Lindgren, Head of Scandinavian Airlines International.
The new seats are a way of increasing the convenience for
our passengers on board. The seats are both appealing and
comfortable according to the studies we have made, and that
is very satisfactory. The new seat permits better comfort
and a more private space than traditional seats.
The total space for every passenger will increase and when
the seat is folded out into sleeping position it will not
interfere with passengers in the row behind. Besides the
possibility for comfortable sleep in the seat, there are
many exclusive features. The viewing screen, which is fixed
in the seat in front, is extra large and includes a video
with on demand-functionalities. This means that the passengers
themselves can choose when to and how to use the entertainment
supplied.
Also, there is a clever storage built-in the seats for
lap-tops and maybe a bottle of water. |
15.03.2026
SAS Group signs strategic agreement with Carlson Companies
SAS Group and Carlson Hotels Worldwide have signed an agreement
whereby Rezidor SAS Hospitality Group achieves improved
commercial terms and extension options until 2052 of its
Master Franchise agreements (MFA) with Carlson in return
for a 25% shareholding in Rezidor SAS by Carlson. The MFA
is the agreement between Rezidor SAS and Carlson by which
Rezidor manages the Carlson Hotel brands operated by Rezidor
SAS under the brand names Radisson SAS, Park Inn and Regent
throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The transaction will substantially increase the annual
profitability of Rezidor as from the closing of the transaction,
which is pending regulatory approval and is expected to
take place in the first half of 2005. Under the improved
terms of the transaction, and on a fully annualized basis
for 2005, Rezidor SAS profitability before tax is estimated
to be impacted positively by €11 m. This profit enhancement
is expected to increase in the future as the business grows
and its revenues increase. The transaction will have an
immediate accretive impact on the SAS Group 2005 earnings.
"The SAS Group is very pleased to announce this agreement
with Carlson Hotels Worldwide. The SAS Group will maintain
the majority holding and control over Rezidor SAS, while
also strengthening the strategic business platform of the
company for the future", said Mr Jörgen Lindegaard,
President and CEO of the SAS Group.
"Carlson Hotels Worldwide is a strategic partner within
the global hospitality sector for Rezidor SAS. It will bring
additional scale and profitability to Rezidor SAS and further
enhance its development opportunities", said Mr. Gunnar
Reitan, Executive VP & Deputy CEO of the SAS Group and
Chairman of Rezidor SAS.
The deal will give Carlson two seats on the six-member
board of Rezidor SAS. |
