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Anyone happen to know what the reason was behind this diversion into Gander??
Flight Disruption Information - Aer Lingus
Flight Disruption Information - Aer Lingus
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There were issues with an enigne on one of the A330 a week or so ago and I think thats the aicraft which is operating the route, buts its most lightly tech reasons for the delay.
The new ETA into DUB is at 05.00 tomorrow and not 02.30 as stated on the EI site.
The new ETA into DUB is at 05.00 tomorrow and not 02.30 as stated on the EI site.
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@A330-300. Why would you say that there was an issue with an engine of the aircraft in YQX and then say that it's most likely not related? You shouldn't even suggest it. I am 100% certain that EI engineers wouldn't put any passengers, crew or aircraft in the air if there was a question mark over any technical issue of any sort. They've one of the best reputations out there. Your moniker and location would suggest that you either work for Aer Lingus or you would like to. Show a small bit more respect for your colleagues. 
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@A330-300. Why would you say that there was an issue with an engine of the aircraft in YQX and then say that it's most likely not related? You shouldn't even suggest it. I am 100% certain that EI engineers wouldn't put any passengers, crew or aircraft in the air if there was a question mark over any technical issue of any sort. They've one of the best reputations out there. Your moniker and location would suggest that you either work for Aer Lingus or you would like to. Show a small bit more respect for your colleagues.
Faults can happon more than once..
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You know for a 'fact' - Good I'm glad you do. Yes faults I'm sure happen more than once I'll give you that. But in this case it wasn't that. But stating it the way you did would suggest to some that maybe EI engineers would only put a 'band aid' on the problem til a later time. Which I know they wouldn't do. As I've said they're considered one of the best maintenance engineering teams in the business. Do you see where I'm coming from with this?
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EI engineers both sides of the pond definately take maintenance and faults seriously, no matter how big or small the problem is. I have been on the receiving end of this on a few occassions when i worked for them at JFK, if they can't replace the part there n then, simple their either cancel the flight or charter in another airline to operate on behalf of them, under no uncertain circumstances would an EI engineer allow that aircraft to leave the ground with a problem. Ive seen problems as small as a few seat covers needing replaced being a reason for delaying the flight when we ran out of stock of them at the airport and further supplies were sourced from Jerhico N America Head Office. As EISNN said they have probably the best reputation or one of the best reputations in the industry for maintenance and safety. Hate when people just suggest its a maintenance issue because a flight has diverted, obviously there are other many factors other than maintenance that could cause a diversion, in this case its medical related.
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CFIT and stall have nothing to do with Engineering!!
A post by a new member referring to 2 seperate incidents they read about on another forum, which has subsequently disappeared containing no facts what so ever
Only facts are the guy posted to a forum.
A post by a new member referring to 2 seperate incidents they read about on another forum, which has subsequently disappeared containing no facts what so ever
Only facts are the guy posted to a forum.
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Was a medical emergency with 2 pax - crew out of hours - simple.
I also think you are taking EI-A330-300 post out of context and making a big deal out of it when there is no need to.
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Conair - a MEL is a Minimum Equipment List, Y do you ask? I was simple stating that they had one of the best maintenance track records in the industry with their engineers being highly respected by other major airlines. Until it is reported that it was infact a technical diversion why say it was one when blaintly obvious it was just a medical diversion.
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Booked DUB-PMI going on 7 July and returning on 14 July about 6 weeks ago.
Got an e-mail recently saying that the flight number had changed to EI740 insted of EI738 with the same departure times and the return from EI739 to EI741.
Then I checked there website and they have:
EI738 DUB 18.40 - PMI 22.20
EI740 DUB 18.40 - PMI 22.20
EI739 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50
EI741 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50
Why move me when the flights are at the same time or do they plane on just changing flight numbers.
Got an e-mail recently saying that the flight number had changed to EI740 insted of EI738 with the same departure times and the return from EI739 to EI741.
Then I checked there website and they have:
EI738 DUB 18.40 - PMI 22.20
EI740 DUB 18.40 - PMI 22.20
EI739 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50
EI741 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50
Why move me when the flights are at the same time or do they plane on just changing flight numbers.
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It's simply a courtesy message, I'm sure some airlines wouldn't do this but some people go to the airport and look up flights by flight number for their departure, especially as some destinations have say 2 flights within a short space of time, so it stops confusion and means passengers have no excuse if they are late checking in or late to their departure gate, this way EI have passed the info onto the PAX so it's not EI.s fault if your late because you had the wrong flight number. I see your point but I also see why they did it. Believe me, from experience those pax arriving late to both gates and check in will use any excuse in the dictionary, some of them are so unbelievable and u know they are untrue u try your best to maybe get them on the flight or accommodate them as best as possible because of such a legiondary excuse and just for making you laugh. Half the time if they don't get on they will turn round and say it was worth a ret making up that excuse.
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EI738 DUB 18.40 - PMI 22.20
EI740 DUB 18.40 - PMI 22.20
EI739 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50
EI741 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50
EI740 DUB 18.40 - PMI 22.20
EI739 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50
EI741 PMI 23.00 - DUB 00.50