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VG Airlines Publicity Campaign

Pressclub From Belgium, joined Nov 2001, 773 posts, RR: 6
Posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 1708 times:

After almost no advertisements in the start-up period, it seems that Belgian VG Airlines has started a real campaign: ads in newspapers, on the radio and wallposters...

Anybody some news how they are doing?

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Established02 From Belgium, joined Jan 2002, 536 posts, RR: 2
Reply 1, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 1628 times:

About the advertisements:

While driving to IKEA in Zaventem, I noticed various big advertisements of VG Airlines at the side of the road.

The ad features a colourful US flag as background, with the sober message "VG Airlines to JFK, BOS and LAX" as well as the number of their call center.

Personally I had a good impression about these road ads, so I'm looking forward to hear their radio ads.

Established02

Sabena 690 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 2, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 1622 times:

I have nothing seen yet about their promotion campaign.

The fact that they were not going to do this in the beginning, and that they do it now, maybe this proves that this is a last attempt to sell some tickets on their flights.

I heard (but it is old news, just again confirmed) that SNBA-SLR don't talk (anymore) with VG Airlines.

Regards,
Frederic

Flying Belgian From Belgium, joined Jun 2001, 2358 posts, RR: 10
Reply 3, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 1572 times:

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Personally I find those ads quite ugly and insignificant.

It doesn't give any motivation to the pax to fly with them. It seems Van Gaever hasn't the meaning to be as arrogant in his advertisment as he is in the real life...

Anyway with such an insignificant name... it would take a lot of effort to a marketing manager to promote the company... !!!!

F.B

Life is great at 41.000 feet...

Pressclub From Belgium, joined Nov 2001, 773 posts, RR: 6
Reply 4, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 1532 times:

It's strange that they don't publish their website adress on this road ad's. And i don't think that the travelagents will be happy with this direct selling initiative of VG.

Apuneger From Belgium, joined Sep 2000, 3026 posts, RR: 13
Reply 5, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 1497 times:

Now you mention it, I saw one, I really did. I just can't remember where and when. All I know is that I think it featured a large American flag, right?

Well, as long as it helps them to get some pax flying them.

Ivan

Ivan Coninx - Brussels Aviation Photography

AirDD From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 375 posts, RR: 1
Reply 6, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 1471 times:

Here in the states, VG bought a few ads in the New York times.
The ads were discussing the new "winter" fares.

That is all I have seen so far.

Also, I heard VG will add 2-3 new destinations in the winter, does anyone know anything more about this ?

Later ...

airDD

MAH4546 From Sweden, joined Jan 2001, 31111 posts, RR: 74
Reply 7, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 1453 times:

AirDD, MIA is apparently set to be the fourth US destination. They are going to recduce BOS-BRU frequency to add some MIA flights from what I have heard. They have also been looking at MCO.

Sterne82 From Belgium, joined May 2000, 397 posts, RR: 0
Reply 8, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1394 times:

I saw it too, a week ago, and my sole opinion is that their campain is "fade"...

Regards,

Benjamin

Flying Belgian From Belgium, joined Jun 2001, 2358 posts, RR: 10
Reply 9, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 1344 times:

It would be great that VG diversifies its activities & network.

Why no Middle East route ?? I'm sure a Antwerp based airline would be able to make a lot of money on a BRU-TLV route e.g !!

Why not Dubai ??? Or even Tokyo or HKG !!

VG should focus on markets where it would get some kind of exclusivity.

Just my opinion.

Life is great at 41.000 feet...

Skippy777 From Netherlands, joined Dec 2001, 796 posts, RR: 1
Reply 10, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days ago) and read 1308 times:

Yes, some routes are coming soon.

Facts:
* 4th airbus 330-300
* Middle East, well let say at least one, maybe two. Dubai will be not the first.
* What about a Pacific flight from LAX.

They are working very hard, but no confirmation yet as from VG Airlines.
They are doing fine with the pax, especially the flights from LAX are quite full.

If I have some more news I will let you know.

Apuneger From Belgium, joined Sep 2000, 3026 posts, RR: 13
Reply 11, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 6 days ago) and read 1311 times:

Now that I think of it: the fact I can only very vaguely remember the ad says enough, right? Or should I blame my lower-than-average memory capacity for this one? Smile/happy/getting dizzy

Ivan

Ivan Coninx - Brussels Aviation Photography

Turbotrent From Belgium, joined Jan 2002, 152 posts, RR: 3
Reply 12, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 1285 times:

I haven't seen or heard the ads yet, but maybe it is a good sign that VG has the money to advertise. Does anybody know how they are doing lately?

Best regards,

Tom

Man's flight through life is sustained by the power of his knowledge.

Established02 From Belgium, joined Jan 2002, 536 posts, RR: 2
Reply 13, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 1279 times:

> it is a good sign that VG has the money to advertise

Whether the ads of VG Airlines have been well-designed or not, it is definitely reassuring for the public to see those ads and to know that the company is still doing business.

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According to the schedule, the flight of VG Airlines to JFK takes 35 minutes longer than Delta's flight to JFK. Is this difference in time (partially) due to the different aircraft type & average cruising speed? Or is it due to that ETOPS issue, forcing VG Airlines to take longer routes over the Atlantic. When is VG Airlines expected to receive this ETOPS qualification? Is this a matter of months or years?

Does VG Airlines accept bookings between BRU and EVN? The VG website does not indicate any EVN-fares and the online booking engine does not even allow you to book from LAX to EVN!

Established02

Apuneger From Belgium, joined Sep 2000, 3026 posts, RR: 13
Reply 14, posted (10 years 9 months 1 week 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 1266 times:

I think it is mostly due to the difference in ETOPS qualifications. Or maybe they just prefer different tracks? There are so many factors that can have a role in the ETE.

Ivan

Ivan Coninx - Brussels Aviation Photography

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