Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines ( BA ) has confirmed it intends to merge with Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium ( SAS ) in a move that would see all pilots and cabin crew move to BA . The company would take over all pilots and two aircraft , while three other aircraft would remain part of the Thomas Cook Group . 40 ground crew positions would be axed. The deal would also see 40 cabin crew made redundant , a decision dubbed " a disgrace " by union ACV Transcom . Brussels Airlines is set to be taken over by Eurowings next year .
Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines ( BA ) has confirmed it intends to merge with Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium ( SAS ) in a move that would see all pilots and cabin crew move to BA . The company would take over all pilots and two aircraft , while three other aircraft would remain part of the Thomas Cook Group . The deal would also see 40 cabin crew made redundant , a decision dubbed " a disgrace " by union ACV Transcom . Brussels Airlines is set to be taken over by Eurowings next year .