Brussels Airlines Opens Madeira Route

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Brussels Airlines has returned to Madeira and will now start a weekly scheduled service between Brussels and Funchal. The inaugural operation was carried out using an Airbus A320neo, which can carry 180 passengers.

To mark the occasion, the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony took place, with passengers being welcomed with handmade chocolates made with local fruits, in a tribute to Madeiran culture.

Madeira now joins Lisbon, Porto, and Faro, and is the company’s 71st destination. The carrier is part of the Lufthansa Group.

For Karen Strougo, commercial director of ANA | VINCI Airports, this “operation is a recognition of the potential of the region and the continuous work of the ANA | VINCI Airports in the development of routes, creating new opportunities for passengers and supporting the economic growth of the archipelago.”

Jan Derycke, Director of Network and Planning at Brussels Airlines, also expressed enthusiasm for the reinforcement of the investment in the Portuguese market. “With a significant capacity increase planned for the summer of 2025, Brussels Airlines is focusing heavily on Portugal and Spain, both through network expansion and increased frequencies on existing routes.”

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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