Originally Posted by
Una Due Tfc
Correct, mid 90s an A330 operated MAN-SNN-USA, around the same time the MD-11 operated BFS-SNN-JFK.
It was pretty successful, but only operated for winter season. Very popular at the time with the front of house pax.
Pax ex Man were able to pre clear US immigration during the SNN transit stop. Again this proved very popular.
There was no point trying to continue into the summer season as all the seat capacity was taken ex Ireland.
At the time SNN were responsible for the costs of that aircraft and were looking for a way to increase utilisation and revenue when the aircraft would otherwise sit idle.
At the time Aer Lingus already had a significant 5th freedom operation through Man.