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Old 13th Dec 2019, 09:58
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Indeed. And commenting on aircraft not ordered by EI is a bit of a fools game. The point I wanted to make is that if EI or IAG were to introduce the A220 there could be a significant recasting of the timetable and route-map, allowing EI to increase frequency on some routes, rather than cut overall. A fleet of ~70/~150/~180 seats gives flexibility, shuffle aircraft between ATR/A220/A320 operation to suit demand at different times of the year.

AF/KL clearly want to build their connecting traffic from Ireland, but the KL times aren't ideal for connections to the US, so I think O&D will still be strong and that there will still be a fair amount of connecting traffic over the AF/KL hubs. Im surprised that AMS already only operates 9 weekly for Summer 2020. It operates on Friday and Sunday afternoons, so probably good O&D on those flights and would be relatively safe. The interesting thing will be if KL continue into the winter and what EI might do.
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