Industry analysts say that the principal reason for the success of Brussels airlines is that the carrier had managed to avoid the most competitive airports and has focused on the secondary hubs of some important cities of Europe. Most notably, with a successful track record, the airline could replace SN Brussels and Sabena.

For instance, Berlin is one good example to highlight the success story of Brussels airlines. Notably, among all the airlines operated from here, Brussels Airlines is the only carrier to serve the Tempelhof Airport, the historic airport of the German capital. This airport is all set to close down in the next three months. With all other commercial airlines having pulled themselves already out from this airport, Brussels airline is the only carrier to still continue its regular services between Berlin and Brussels.

Tempelhof Airport is the only airport located conveniently close to the city center of Berlin, proving to be highly convenient for busy business people who wish to avoid the lengthy commuting from either Tegel or Schoenefeld, the two main hubs of the city. Most notably, Brussels airlines enjoyed a successful monopoly on the Berlin-Tempelhof to Brussels route.

SN Brussels, the Belgian carrier is targeting to take on its rivals including Ryanair by presenting budget-friendly flights, while offering its premium passengers a full-service travel. This partnership will certainly give a stiff competition to other low-budget airlines, especially to Ryanair.

The carrier, which is flying from Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester and London, will soon merge with Virgin Express. It is planning to offer two products internally with a single brand externally that will cater to the needs of passengers of both the individual airlines.

The President and Chief Executive of the company, Neil Burrows, said, "One will be a basic no-frills brand, at the back of the plane. The other will be a more 'plus' or 'premium' product, although not a replica of business class".

SN BRUSSELS Airlines is set to launch a fourth flight from Entebbe to Brussels with the achievement of an A330 Airbus aircraft. The airline's vice-president for ground operations, Jan De Leeuw says in an interview, "We are pleased that the acquisition of an additional A330 Airbus allows us to increase the frequency of our flights to and from Uganda. This will enable us further improve the quality of our flights. Freight transport will also benefit from this frequency and capacity increase".

The only carrier that gives direct flights between Entebbe and Brussels every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Brussels Airlines, from December 16 will now have the new flight every Sunday. The new flight service will surely give a great boost to the region's tourism, and there is direct connection between these new flights and the freight transport between the two cities.

"In September, passengers would be able to select seat numbers and check in online", says De Leeuw. Some crew members would board at Entebbe as the airline advances the ability on its routes notably in Africa.

According to RNA reports, Brussels Airlines is going to increase the number of flights to Kigali from two to three per week from December.

The increase in number of flights to Rwanda was a part of the extended plan for the East African region starting December 1, the company announced on Friday in Brussels.

The company said, "Entebbe, Uganda will be served 4x per week, up from the current 3x per week as well as another flight added onto the Bujumbura (Burundi) route". The Airlines has been flying to Bujumbura once in a week.

Following recent news of Viva Macau's expansion, with the introduction of key new routes, the airline has announced the appointment of Con Korfiatis as its new Chief Executive. Mr Korfiatis, who was Viva's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has over 17 years of senior management experience in the industry in some of the region's most successful airlines, including Qantas and Singapore Airlines.  Mr Korfiatis was also the founding Chief Executive for Jetstar Asia, a Singapore based low cost airline.

Mr Korfiatis said, "I would like to thank the board and shareholders of Viva Macau for their vote of confidence, and thank Andrew for his vision in bringing Viva Macau to its successful launch last December.  With the additional routes awarded recently - including Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and of course Tokyo and Sydney - I look forward to Viva Macau improving air access to and from Asia's Las Vegas, and to growing the airline aggressively.  Macau is the hot spot in Asia and with many new resort and entertainment developments opening in 2007 and beyond, the future is exciting."

The outgoing CEO, Mr Andrew Pyne added, "It gives me enormous satisfaction to see Viva Macau now positioned for such exciting growth opportunities. I'm also delighted to be handing over to such a capable and experienced airline executive as Con."