| History: |
SN Brussels Airlines traces its
beginnings to Delta Air Transport (DAT) and was later a subsidiary of
Sabena. After the 2001 bankruptcy of Sabena, SN Airholding acquired
Sabena subsidiary DAT, which had survived the bankruptcy, and changed
its trading name to SN Brussels Airlines in February 2002. The airline
operated full-service flights throughout Europe and Africa, continuing
Sabena's extensive network there. On April 12, 2005, SN Airholding
acquired Virgin Express and the two carriers merged on March 31, 2006.
Operations continued under their respective brands until November 7,
2006, when the combined airline was rebranded Brussels Airlines. |
