Originally Posted by
brian_dromey
The Stobart schedule seems very impressive. From what I can see they require 5 aircraft, with GLA timings yet to become visible on the website. The pattern seems to be first fright out and then an afternoon and evening flight. It seems sensible to me. I wonder if they plan to fill the blanks over time, so even though this is a strong schedule there is good room for growth, should that prove sustainable. BIRMINGHAM
EI3640 BHD 0650 BHX 0805
EI3646 BHD 1430 BHX 1545
EI3648 BHD 1805 BHX 1920
EI3641 BHX 0850 BHD 1015
EI3647 BHX 1615 BHD 1735
EI3649 BHX 1955 BHD 2115
EAST MIDLANDS
EI3680 BHD 0715 EMA 0830
EI3688 BHD 1745 EMA 1900
EI3681 EMA 0900 BHD 1010
EI3689 EMA 1930 BHD 2040
EDINBURGH
EI3650 BHD 0715 EDI 0805
EI3656 BHD 1610 EDI 1700
EI3658 BHD 1900 EDI 1950
EI2651 EDI 0840 BHD 0935
EI3657 EDI 1735 BHD 1830
EI3659 EDI 2020 BHD 2115
EXETER
EI3690 BHD 1010 EXT 1140 1—45-7
EI3691 EXT 1210 BHD 1340 1—45-7
GLASGOW
EI36?? BHD GLA
LEEDS/BRADFORD
EI3670 BHD 0650 LBA 0800
EI3678 BHD 1820 LBA 1930
EI3671 LBA 0830 BHD 0945
EI3679 LBA 2000 BHD 2115
MANCHESTER
EI3610 BHD 0635 MAN 0740
EI3614 BHD 1500 MAN 1605
EI3618 BHD 1835 MAN 1940
EI2611 MAN 0825 BHD 0935
EI3618 MAN 1640 BHD 1750
EI3619 MAN 2010 BHD 2120
Hard to know, but EI did used to operate flights from the UK to Europe, in the 70s long before the EU and before "5th Freedom" flying was a common occurrence. EI is likely to have grandfather rights under historic agreements between Ireland the the UK, rather like how Irish Citizens retain the right to live and work in the UK after the 31st of December. The legal status of Irish citizens in the UK (and Vice versa) is fascinating and complex in equal measure.
Cheers for the explanation.
Overall a very comprehensive and fulfilling schedule and as you say, hopefully one which can be altered and added to over time.