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The design of the RDF and the mechanism by which it will be administered is complete, some fine tuning, and the minister will role it out. It has actually been ready to go for some time, not sure why it has been delayed, though one could easily be conspiratorial about these things and we'll see why soon enough. Lastly, there is no new airbridge going in, near the Causeway Lounge or anywhere else in BIA and, no planning permission or building control approval has been sought and both would be required.
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Provision could have been put in for an airbridge during the re-furbishment of the lounge, foolish not to. If an airline signs up and require an airbridge that could be sorted with all necessary regulations satisfied fairly quickly. I don't think planning would object to an airbridge at an airport!! there was one there before.
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Causeway Lounge | Belfast International Airport Looks pretty good.
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Causeway Lounge | Belfast International Airport Looks pretty good.
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Watcher, the pics of the new lounge are pretty good, but don't do it justice. It is absolutely brilliant, the level of comfort, the amount of space, and the selection of food, hot and cold, is fantastic. It's as good an airport lounge as you'll get anywhere in the UK. I used it yesterday and will do so on my next trip. Look forward to the official opening, hope it's not the usual suspects asked to do it.
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Really? You'd never know listening to people and reading posts on here. Good to know - something worth shouting about. Anybody got experience of the route and customer service? That's a mixed bag on reviews
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Flown SNN-EWR before and they're good. Better than Aer Lingus in many aspects, food is about as good it gets on an airplane, service is fast and efficient, although you can't beat the personalised service an Irish crew member offers.
In my experience virtually all the Euro legacies are streets ahead of the US big 3 in terms of product.
I'd rate DL 1st, UA 2nd and AA 3rd of the US 3. They spent eff all on their cabins and fleets for years and it was really showing (record profits though).
All 3 are spending big bucks on their product now, but UA aren't touchng up the 757s afaik.
As for EI there's a big difference between the experience on the 330s and 757s, never had the "pleasure" of the OAE 767 ex SNN, and hopefully never will.
I'd rate DL 1st, UA 2nd and AA 3rd of the US 3. They spent eff all on their cabins and fleets for years and it was really showing (record profits though).
All 3 are spending big bucks on their product now, but UA aren't touchng up the 757s afaik.
As for EI there's a big difference between the experience on the 330s and 757s, never had the "pleasure" of the OAE 767 ex SNN, and hopefully never will.
IFE is better on the 752 (no idea why) but no wifi. Business class is far superior on 330 but yet to experience it personally, much harder to blag your way up front these days!
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Cheaper from BFS? Never in my experience. Unfortunately.
I am traveling from CLE to NI in April and whilst the flights alluded to are not both by UA the price differential is a big driver .
CLE-DUB $771
CLE-BFS $1001.
Both flights return to CLE
The CLE-BFS is a little shorter but doesn't justify the additional cost (particularly when you factor in more than one traveller). This is a similar pattern when the flight originates in BFS/DUB
I am traveling from CLE to NI in April and whilst the flights alluded to are not both by UA the price differential is a big driver .
CLE-DUB $771
CLE-BFS $1001.
Both flights return to CLE
The CLE-BFS is a little shorter but doesn't justify the additional cost (particularly when you factor in more than one traveller). This is a similar pattern when the flight originates in BFS/DUB
Last edited by eastern wiseguy; 14th Feb 2016 at 01:51. Reason: Clarification
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Well I've flown twice and once it was cheaper than any flights from DUB and the 2nd time it was only £25 more so not worth the road trip. I've also priced to do other trips and it came in cheaper but the connection times were rubbish for my onward journey so flew direct.
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Hardly a ringing endorsement of your "often cheaper" assertion if you have "flown twice" and "once" it was cheaper and the second was 25 quid more.
I would dearly love to use BFS however the combination of higher expense and the often long lines at immigration in the USA works against it. The single North American connection on a narrow body also does it no favours.
Dublin is cheaper,more choice,and I can clear immigration before I leave. That lets me get a tighter connection home.
I would dearly love to use BFS however the combination of higher expense and the often long lines at immigration in the USA works against it. The single North American connection on a narrow body also does it no favours.
Dublin is cheaper,more choice,and I can clear immigration before I leave. That lets me get a tighter connection home.