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No. 31 - Croatia Airlines (and other shapes)

I'll be honest, anon - I'm with you. I like the squares. I don't love the entire package, but I love the squares. I feel like that's just not a shape you see often when it comes to liveries. You see a lot of lines and rectangles but it's so rare you even see a rhombus or something. The world of parallelograms is so much wider! (Or in this case equilateral.) Croatia Airlines is working with something pretty nice here, and I just wish they'd lean even further into it.

I think it's very nice that they didn't stop at the tail, either. They recognized that this pattern of staggered squares can and should extend off the tail to the main body, and I appreciate that. I just wish they'd committed to the bit a little more, which is sort of the running theme - they are working with a fantastic base idea that could really stand out if they just pushed it a little farther.

Now, in their most recent deliveries (this plane, 9A-CTN "Osijek", was delivered 2020 and is their second newest plane with the actual newest being in a [clenches fist] Star Alliance livery) they've stopped painting the belly blue and in a slightly uncharacteristic moment I actually prefer this. I like the sleekness of the white engines and I like that the squares get more room to spread out and breathe.

Plus, now there are more squares visible from below! Honestly, I think my main criticism is that this needs more squares! Bigger squares and more of them! It creates this lovely unusual dithering effect and making it cover more of the fuselage, adding some to the nacelles...I think you'd have a solid livery!

I'm going to contrast two liveries I think are kind of conceptually similar but ultimately succeed and fail in different places. Rossiya's 2016 livery, Brussels Airlines' 2021 livery, and Croatia Airlines are sort of a shape trifecta. Croatia is of course squares.

Brussels gets off easy, because they use circles, and polka-dots are a relatively easy shape to work with. Though admittedly they contrast with angular airframes, the color-blocking Brussels uses is pretty intuitive to pull off while creating a nice bit of excitement. Any airline which uses circles ends up looking a bit pop-art (and I will say I like the Brussels Airlines wordmark in this sense as well) but this is where the white body really hinders this livery and prevents it from quite hitting home. Just look at it next to Flair Airlines, which also uses circles - the difference is extremely clear. Plus, the red being limited to the tail does make the airframe look asymmetrical despite there being a fairly equal distribution of Stuff. This is mitigated on stubbier airframes, but I don't really factor that in for this or other liveries - you have to alter your design for other airframes, otherwise you're judged for your weakest links.

So Brussels gets a C. It is completely adequate.

Rossiya (a very strangely named airline) is triangles. I really like the approach here, where everything clusters in and then spreads out, and I like the amount of the fuselage it covers. Unfortunately, I feel like the way they've chosen to handle the spreading-out is just worse than how Croatia Airlines does it. The dismantling of the triangles leads to a sort of pockmarked appearance and I think just making them smaller and smaller, like Croatia's squares, could be far more elegant. Liveries that only use white and one other color, even if it's this super vivid shade of red, also tend to look a little flat to me - both Brussels and Croatia use a combination of secondary blues and reds and that suits them both very nicely. It's, I don't know...it's flat and crowded at the same time. It's bizarre.

Look, even a tiny bit of blue and white really adds a nice pop! Imagine what could happen if it was used for, say, shading. After all, Russian carriers are working with the same flag colors as Croatia is.

(I just want to put out there that this plane - the as-of-yet-undelivered-and-probably-won't-be-for-a-while Irkut MC-21 launch airframe - is named Дед Мороз, which could be considered the Russian equivalent to something like Saint Nicholas.)

This looks a lot better on the 747 due to the extra space balancing it a little. A lot of liveries do. I feel like this blog makes me seem like a massive humphead (new term for 747 fans) when I actually am not a huge 747 fan, but the extra vertical space and inherent balance against the height of the tailfin just makes a lot of liveries sit nicer on them.

I do like the wordmark, though R is probably the easiest letter to work with for logos (and I do think it's strange that the Latin R is used in place of the Cyrillic Р given that this airline is...Russian. I mean, its name is literally 'Russia', in Russian. Also, Riyadh Air does it better).

Rossiya gets a C, though a far more conflicted one than Brussels.

I like the concept way more, but there are a few major stumbles in implementation which make me unable to fully like it. They probably have time to design a better livery before they actually get their MC-21, though.

Now back to our actual subject, Croatia. I don't even mind the shiny white the way I do most of the time because it gives the squares room to play and matches the flag of Croatia. As do, as it were, the squares.

To be honest, though, I think the current iteration of the livery is saved by the fact that Croatia Airlines operates a relatively small fleet of 13 aircraft, with the jet portion exclusively comprised of lovely stubby A319s (and one Star Alliance A320). The limited coverage of the squares would be...a lot more apparent on a longer plane (see: Brussels Airlines).

A super long-looking turboprop like the Q400, for example.

Now, props (heh) to them: the blue underbelly really saves this on a plane where the square pattern, when projected exactly as on an A319, doesn't even reach the main fuselage underside. I think the squares look better on a triangular tail for contrast too, and the t-tail does it no favors. (This is why you should adjust your livery for different models of airplane! Barely any modern carriers do it and it's a real shame, because square-on-triangle can create such a nice staccato effect, especially on an already-stubby airframe!) On the other hand, the shorter airframe makes the drop-off in square size a little less dramatic, which I like.

Not a fan of just the website on the nacelles, either. You're a flag carrier! Take yourself a little more seriously!

I like what Croatia Airlines is starting with. They're sitting on something really admittedly neat that could really be a showstopper if they leaned into it more. I think Croatia, if they tried harder, could easily get a B+ at least from me, just for how cool and unique the squares are. They're a hard shape to work with, but they're already off to a good start here - if they follow this path onwards they could make something really special.

Like I mentioned earlier, Croatia Airlines has a very small fleet. It began with very questionable economic prospects given its emergence from the turbulent mire that was late Yugoslav SFR, and it's basically never turned a profit given it's a government-owned full-service airline that only flies small planes (and, from what I've heard, provides pretty solid service on par with other European flag carriers). That said, it's been able to grow pretty consistently, and this has included new airplanes, with the most recent development being plans to acquire several (between 6 and 15) A220 models. I think the small A220 will suit the squares well, and they'll certainly have time to refine the design while they rework their fleet.

Croatia Airlines...gets a C.

That said, I think this is the best of the Shapes Trifecta and I think it has a lot of room to grow. Unlike Rossiya and Brussels, which feel like they need to rethink their implementation, Croatia just needs to do more with it - they've made the back half of a good livery and just need to add the front half. But I think, if they take my advice (and I do know the government of Croatia reads my blog), they could make a really fantastic livery that punches above their fleet's weight class. As is, I'm already very endeared to their planes, and they just need to do what they're already doing but commit to it even more, because they've got something really nice going.

I'm excited to see their A220s arrive!

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Bela Aterragem do BRUSSELS AIRLINES no Aeroporto de Lisboa

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Brussels Airlines zeroG Hackathon Unlocks Power of AI

ZeroG and Brussels Airlines organized a hackathon in Brussels called “Unlock the Power of Data.” The event aimed to explore the vast potential of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the aviation industry. With nearly 100 participants, the hackathon provided hands-on experience using actual data from Brussels Airlines. Its goal was to bridge the gap between innovative data-driven solutions…

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Brussels Airlines goes green with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Brussels Airlines goes green with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Brussels Airlines, the flag carrier of Belgium and part of the Lufthansa Group, has started the new year by being the first airline receiving a delivery of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Brussels Airport for the first time using the NATO Central European Pipeline System (CEPS).  Continue reading Untitled

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Brussels Airlines Reservation

Brussels Airlines is becoming Belgium's largest airline Company they are known as the best airline in the airline industry because of their great facilities. Brussels Airlines managed flights international as well as domestic. They provide excellent services whether it is on the ground or onboard.They give you a refund of your canceled tickets or even rebooking for new tickets.They provide online reservation services also, which have a user-friendly interface that is easy to use.

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Brussels Airlines recruits-

Country Manager Togo  Lomé, Togo  Employee About Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines is the national airline of Belgium with its home base at Brussels Airport. Our mission is to be the most reliable airline, making everyone feel at home. We are passionate about what we do, whether it’s on board, in an office, in the hangar or at an airport. Our people are recognized for always going above and…

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Βέλγιο: Απεργία στην Brussels Airlines, 315 πτήσεις ακυρώνονται από την Πέμπτη έως και το Σάββατο

Βέλγιο: Απεργία στην Brussels Airlines, 315 πτήσεις ακυρώνονται από την Πέμπτη έως και το Σάββατο

Περισσότερες από 300 πτήσεις ακυρώθηκαν λόγω της απεργιακής κινητοποίησης που έχει προγραμματιστεί από την Πέμπτη έως και το Σάββατο στην Brussels Airlines, η οποία θα επηρεάσει 40.000 ταξιδιώτες, ανακοίνωσε η βελγική αεροπορική εταιρία, θυγατρική της Lufthansa. Λόγω της απεργίας ��ων πιλότων και των πληρωμάτων αεροσκαφών, η εταιρία δεν θα μπορεί να διασφαλίσει παρά σχεδόν «το 40% του αρχικού…

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was talking to customer service abt a booking issue and i was on hold for ten minutes and i was starting to freak out so to keep calm i was just scrolling thru gerard images. it worked. gerard to the rescue

#omtai post #plans changed so i have to be in brussels an extra day #and i called the airline to see if i could change my return ticket to be later #which i knew i could because i deliberately booked a flexible ticket incase plans changed #which they did #and i Knew i could because the airline had an extra flight available for the next day #cuz i googled it #so i called and explained my situation and this guy JEAN was like #sorry :) you cant change your ticket #so i asked why #and im gonna be honest i couldnt really understand him he was very french #but he said something about fees and policies #and i was like okay but my ticket is flexible and i dont mind paying a fee #and he said more unintelligable stuff #and then he was like ok ill call you or email you back with more details do you have any questions #& i said so can i not book this flight? #and bro LAUGHED. HE LAUGHED and said NO ! :) and hung up #so then i was just sitting there like. -_- #and at that point i was Really freaking out #so i called back and got a new guy on the phone i couldnt hear his name but #i explained my situation the exact same way to him #and boom in 5 minutes he found the flight i wanted i paid the fee changed the booking just like that so easy #so moral of the story is #dont trust guys named jean #FUCK jean all my homies HATE jean #& if youre ever in doubt just try again #yippee

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🛬 AIRBUS A330-342 OO-SFC BRUSSELS AIRLINES 📸BRUSSELS AIRPORT 🗓️ 2018/06/30 #photographedbyhermanwalraet© #hewapic© #airbus #a330 #airbusa330 #brusselsairlines #brussels #airlines #oosfc #flying #instafly #travel #travelphotography #travelgram #instatravel #pilot #aviationphotography #aviation #crew #stewardess #steward #jfk #bru #luchtvaart #photography #photo #sonyphotography #sonyimages #aviationspotter #spotting (bij Brussels Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1glIuI5Q6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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5 Best Destinations to visit in Brussels 

Brussels, Belgium's capital, is one of Europe's best cities. You'll find rich culture, fascinating historical sites, and some very nice people here. We want you to have the best possible experience in Brussels, so we've compiled a list of the top 5 things to do there.

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1 Magritte Museum

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2 Notre Dame Du Sablon

Notre Dame Du Sablon is a major tourist attraction in Brussels. It is a magnificent cathedral that dates back hundreds of years. When you learn more about its history, you'll realize it's one of the most incredible sites in Belgium. If you want to learn about Brussels' religious history, go to Notre Dame Du Sablon. It was in the 15th century and is like the Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula. 

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3 Musical Instrument Museum

Music is like a universal language. We can communicate in large part because of musical instruments. The Musical Instrument Museum in Brussels houses thousands of stunning instruments. If you're a musician, it's one of the best places to go. You can have fun at the Musical Instrument Museum whether you're a musician or not. There are many unusual items here that may pique your interest. Come to the Musical Instrument Museum if you're looking for things to do with music lovers in Brussels. There's so much to be about here.

4 Le Botanique

Le Botanique is ideal for those who enjoy both nature and culture. This was once the botanical gardens of Brussels, but it is now more described as a greenhouse that hosts events. It remains one of the best places to visit, and they haven't forgotten their plant-based roots. Going to Le Botanique is without a doubt one of the best things to do in Brussels. The flora adds to the excitement of whatever event you're attending. This is especially true if you're going to a concert. When you visit this incredible Brussels venue, you might feel as if you've been to another world.

5 La Grand-Place

La Grand-Place is Brussels' most famous landmark. This square is home to the local Town Hall, as well as shops, restaurants, and educational facilities. La Grand-Place is in almost every Brussels travel guide. When you visit, you'll understand why it's so revered. La Grand-Place has a plethora of attractions and activities. Concerts and special events such as the Brussels Christmas tree installation are among the best things to do here. It's also a great place to socialize and enjoy the company of your peers. 

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Hooverphonic son tan buenos que pueden hacer una canción con las instrucciones de seguridad de las lineas aéreas. Brussels Airlines también pensó lo mismo y les encargó esta canción. https://youtu.be/wcDDxty3zdA

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Tensions sociales chez Brussels Airlines : fin de la grève ce dimanche, 60% des vols ont été annulés

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He's been in Los Angeles since Tuesday. Work friend saw him in Malubu Tuesday night. She said he was with a couple people no mention of Caitriona.

Dear Tuesday Anon,

I am sorry to pop your balloon here, but I'd be reserved on this. It could fit, but barely.

You all know I am terrible with timelines, but here is my take on things:

Sunday 28th, red carpet in Ostende, Belgium. Afterparty, etc. Perhaps not the best idea to pop in a car all'alba/at daybreak for an almost 5 hour ride to Paris.

Monday 29th, not much. We can speculate, but I would need an Advil. Most probably on this way to Paris. I doubt the Eurostar (the train formerly known as Thalys) was worth a Brussels detour and, while they used to have an Ostende-Paris direct link, it was dropped off around 2015. Why take a 90 minutes' detour (119 km!) to get to the Bruxelles Midi Train Station and hop on the Paris direct Eurostar link for the 90 minute ride, when you could only add (roughly) an hour by car and leave directly from Ostende?

I am immediately having visions of the horrendously impractical hullaballoo at Bruxelles Midi and to me, it's a firm no. @margareth-lv 's guess of a direct car trip is the most logical one and I am sticking with it. Paris pic was posted on Wednesday morning and he was staying at the Hôtel Lutétia, as I heavily hinted in my post (it used to be the Nazi Abwehr/Military Intelligence HQ during World War II). Probably one of the corner suites (angle of rue de Sèvres and Boulevard Raspail), hotel has a very good seafood restaurant, too.

Everything fits: the outside view, the reel/story angle. On my screenshot, x marks the spot on the map and the arrow, the outside view of the corner suites. I should know, it was my playground, many moons ago:

It is possible the reel was taken Monday evening upon arrival, but for being intimately familiar with Parisian nights, my best bet is on Tuesday morning, very early (jogging? leaving?). Just an intuition, and I could be wrong and I am ready to correct and edit, as we go.

We then assume a direct CDG-LAX flight. Since it's not possible to check past flight schedules, we work with a random February Tuesday. First and Business class yield different results (Shipper Mum, a former airline executive, helped me with those over the phone: hi, mum!).

Traveling First Class (very possible, damn expensive, but money is no object and Frequent Flyer mileage - always redeemable):

Traveling Business Class (reasonably possible and two more options):

Factoring in arrival/border/luggage procedures and city/airport, then airport/city transfers, it's not impossible, but to any normal human being who was Batman only on stage (even very fit)... a bit of a stretch.

This is my take on your info. Please don't take it personally (or at least try). I simply think he might have arrived in LA yesterday, Thursday, when the Los Feliz pic was taken, with his luggage in tow.

But you know what, Tuesday Anon? One thing I am sure of, is that this is exactly what he wants us to do, right now. Cue in the Yellow Ski Outfitgate, for fun. Schuss on top - that was a blatant von Trapp latergram and my mind immediately pictured a sidesmile.

At any rate, don't be a stranger. I answered you with all the care and caution in the world. And thank you, whoever you are. It was a fun phone call to Bucharest and Mom, who is laughing like a drain and told me I was probably bonkers.

#anon #fandom #shitshow

[doorhine]

Which airlines have resumed flights to Israel?

"United Airlines announced on Wednesday last week that it will begin flights to Israel again from March, becoming the first United States carrier to resume flights after suspensions at the start of the war.

United plans initial flights to Tel Aviv from New York and New Jersey in the US on March 2 and 4, with a goal of having daily non-stop service restored from March 6. The carrier said in a news release that it had undertaken a detailed safety analysis before making this decision.

British Airways, which used to operate two flights between the United Kingdom and Israel daily, will resume operations on April 1, operating one flight daily for four days a week.

German airline Lufthansa, Switzerland’s flag carrier Swiss and Austrian flag carrier Austrian Airlines resumed flights to Tel Aviv on January 8. Meanwhile, Spanish airline Air Europa resumed flights to Tel Aviv on February 19. The Greek and French flag carriers, Aegean and Air France, both restarted flights to Tel Aviv in January.

Italy’s ITA Airways will resume flights between Tel Aviv and Rome from March 1, starting with three return trips weekly.

Brussels Airlines, the Belgian carrier, also announced on Wednesday last week that it will resume flights from March 24, with three flights per week from Brussels to Tel Aviv.

The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) also announced that the US-based Delta Air Lines will resume flights to Israel in May. Delta has not officially confirmed this yet, but the last update from the carrier said that flights will be suspended between New York and Israel until April 30."

Which airlines do not plan to resume flights to Israel any time soon?

"American Airlines has halted flights until October 28. Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have also suspended flights to Israel until further notice.

TAP Air Portugal has suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv indefinitely, while Finland’s flag carrier, Finnair, announced it had cancelled its flights to Tel Aviv until October 29. Icelandair has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, without any further update on its website.

Bulgaria Air cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv, also without providing details about a timeline to restart operations."

Which airlines have continued to fly to Israel throughout the war?

"In December, when only seven carriers were flying to Israel, around 80 percent of passengers were carried by Israel’s national carrier, El Al, followed by smaller Israeli carrier Israir at 10 percent and FlyDubai at 3.2 percent.

With almost all airlines suspending and cancelling flights after October 7, El Al saw a 32.5 percent rise in passenger numbers to 5.5 million for 2023 at Ben Gurion airport, which has continued to operate throughout the war."

#palestine #news #current events #al jazeera #article #this is from 2/28/24 for context

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Brussels Airlines recrute

Brussels Airlines est la compagnie aérienne nationale de la Belgique dont le siège est à l’aéroport de Bruxelles. Notre mission est d’être la compagnie aérienne la plus fiable, en faisant en sorte que chacun se sente chez lui. Nous sommes passionnés par ce que nous faisons, que ce soit à bord, dans un bureau, dans un hangar ou dans un aéroport. Nos employés sont reconnus pour aller toujours plus…

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