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My thoughts exactly EI-BUD, would be surprised if EI Regional was to suddenly base 3 units at Aldergrove. Maybe start with one and take it from there!! Guess the original quote was up to three.
Should the A319 make BFS routes more sustainable then their introduction would be very welcome. However I would have thought that Dublin may have been given priority with the A319's, perhaps opening thinner routes from there.
Should the A319 make BFS routes more sustainable then their introduction would be very welcome. However I would have thought that Dublin may have been given priority with the A319's, perhaps opening thinner routes from there.
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BFS101, would agree on the Dublin thinner routes comment, I was kind of thinking that 319 may open a new London gateway for EI that FR cant touch, i.e. Southend. That's assuming that EI would fly there.
The Aer Lingus Regional stuff has been knocking about for ages, I wonder is there any truth in it whatsoever, ie. that discussions took place?
The Aer Lingus Regional stuff has been knocking about for ages, I wonder is there any truth in it whatsoever, ie. that discussions took place?
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Jamie2k9; do you know when the 3rd A320 of the EI fleet at BFS will be leaving for the winter, I assume tomorrow, and is it positioning to Dublin or is it staying here parked for winter???
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Jamie2k9; do you know when the 3rd A320 of the EI fleet at BFS will be leaving for the winter, I assume tomorrow, and is it positioning to Dublin or is it staying here parked for winter???
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Easyjet 737-700
One of the final Easyjet Boeing 737's has just arrived at BFS from Luton. I believe that they are due to end service this weekend. Was a nice sight to see.
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1st day of the new Manchester route, anyone know what the load factors where like, also is there any more news about the 3 new routes easyjet are expected to announce, I know it was mentioned a few times on the old BFS forum
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hi,
Any more information on the aer lingus Regional move to belfast international and on the three new easyjet routes.
The Easyjet 737 was back in doing the GATWICK route.
Any more information on the aer lingus Regional move to belfast international and on the three new easyjet routes.
The Easyjet 737 was back in doing the GATWICK route.
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First BFS-MAN went out yesterday with 154 booked, the later turnaround was quieter. Havnt heard anything more than what is already posted on here about EI Regional.
The 737 was doing the LTN flight, not LGW.
The 737 was doing the LTN flight, not LGW.
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First BFS-MAN went out yesterday with 154 booked,
We've been waiting on Aer Lingus Regional for so long and the rumours have came up a few times with nothing happening...
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Found the new thread at last!
So Aer Lingus Regonial coming to BFS??
They might do Heathrow in a turboprop if the numbers are dropping??
Also last time i was on here there was a lot of talk about EZY doing 3 new routes. Think they where TFS,PRG and ATH.
Nothing new on them??
So Aer Lingus Regonial coming to BFS??
They might do Heathrow in a turboprop if the numbers are dropping??
Also last time i was on here there was a lot of talk about EZY doing 3 new routes. Think they where TFS,PRG and ATH.
Nothing new on them??
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They might do Heathrow in a turboprop if the numbers are dropping??
The reduction in frequency next summer will be a move to boost yield. Skies ahead very blue for AerLingus on BFS LHR as whatever happens to bmi in my view, will have huge implications for BHD LHR route. If BA takes over as seems to be the overwhelming rumour, BHD LHR wont be a top priority, what with EI feeding LHR transit passengers, why would BA want to join a marginal route for point to point passengers?
If BA did maintain Belfast LHR, dont believe it would stay at BHD but move to BFS, and not at more than x3 daily!!
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Well it is official that IAG has bought BMI it my eyes that means we will see BA back at bfs soon, from all of the rumours the only regional route that was worth keeping was Belfast, and although I think the city is a great airport I can't see BA fly from their with there code share partner at the intl, although It won't be as many flights as BMI I think they will work with aer lingus
It my eyes the sale of the whole of BMI, Belfast will be one of the moat effected regions especially with baby
It my eyes the sale of the whole of BMI, Belfast will be one of the moat effected regions especially with baby
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I think the developments can only be very positive for BFS! Not entirely sure that BA would have long term interest in the place. The interlining passengers are fed from EI into LHR and in terms of point to point, I cant see them being interested given the level of competition, as before 10 years ago when they pulled out. Maybe EI will step up the BFS LHR route to 5 a day, supported by some slots leased from BA?
BA will be far more interested in long haul routes for which the slots are alot more valuable. If EI were not here that would be an entirely different matter!!
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I think the developments can only be very positive for BFS! Not entirely sure that BA would have long term interest in the place. The interlining passengers are fed from EI into LHR and in terms of point to point, I cant see them being interested given the level of competition, as before 10 years ago when they pulled out. Maybe EI will step up the BFS LHR route to 5 a day, supported by some slots leased from BA?
BA will be far more interested in long haul routes for which the slots are alot more valuable. If EI were not here that would be an entirely different matter!!
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BA had stated in the recent past that it did want to return to Northern Ireland, I think in the context of LHR getting the third runway. With this in mind, and the alleged profitability of the current BD Belfast route, I think there's a real possibility we could see BA back in Belfast.
However, currently we have up to nine LHR flights per day I think??? EI - 3 and BD - 6?? So I could see BA wanting to keep the current bmi traffic. They could do this buy hoping all current bmi customers stay with the route, plus pulling the BA codeshare from the EI BFS flights, making up for any shortfall that may happen. Therefore a 3 flights a day operation would in my mind be a little thin.
When bmi operated to both Belfast airports, yields and demand appeared much stronger at BHD, and with less competition on the London routes from BHD, the airbridge and direct business lounge access, I'd bet my money that BA would stay at the City.
However, currently we have up to nine LHR flights per day I think??? EI - 3 and BD - 6?? So I could see BA wanting to keep the current bmi traffic. They could do this buy hoping all current bmi customers stay with the route, plus pulling the BA codeshare from the EI BFS flights, making up for any shortfall that may happen. Therefore a 3 flights a day operation would in my mind be a little thin.
When bmi operated to both Belfast airports, yields and demand appeared much stronger at BHD, and with less competition on the London routes from BHD, the airbridge and direct business lounge access, I'd bet my money that BA would stay at the City.
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plus pulling the BA codeshare from the EI BFS flights,
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EI-BUD, didn't factor in the consequences of the EI / BA relationship in the ROI. Obviously this is all totally hypothetical as the sale has yet to be finalised and signed.
IMO, BA should they want to serve the NI market to the extent, or close to the extent, that bmi was (assuming BHD was profit making), would they fly their own metal into BHD whilst still codesharing on EI to BFS?? Would it be strange for EI to operate their own metal from BFS and codeshare on BA flights from BHD???
To be fair, Northern Ireland probably is fairly low down on the IAG / BA agenda, but having adequate LHR access, connecting capabilities, and to supply point to point demand, surely is a must for Northern Ireland and our economy. Reducing from a Star Alliance carrier offering 6 flights a day, to a sole EI operation from BFS, with only a BA codeshare, even at 4 or 5 flights a day, I think would be a disaster!! Also for the higher yielding traffic would BHD not be the preferred choice, with business lounge, dedicated airbridge, proximity etc.
IMO, BA should they want to serve the NI market to the extent, or close to the extent, that bmi was (assuming BHD was profit making), would they fly their own metal into BHD whilst still codesharing on EI to BFS?? Would it be strange for EI to operate their own metal from BFS and codeshare on BA flights from BHD???
To be fair, Northern Ireland probably is fairly low down on the IAG / BA agenda, but having adequate LHR access, connecting capabilities, and to supply point to point demand, surely is a must for Northern Ireland and our economy. Reducing from a Star Alliance carrier offering 6 flights a day, to a sole EI operation from BFS, with only a BA codeshare, even at 4 or 5 flights a day, I think would be a disaster!! Also for the higher yielding traffic would BHD not be the preferred choice, with business lounge, dedicated airbridge, proximity etc.