Originally Posted by
nguba
BA is also reinstating an IAG link between Gatwick & Dublin from 20 May, as Emerald Airlines will operate a flight for BA up to twice daily..
This is being sold as a BA flight, subcontracted to Emerald Airlines, rather than an EI codeshare.
Struggle to see the benefit of this, purely other than the stronger brand of BA in the UK / Gatwick area. Otherwise, as an IAG airline, why couldn't Aer Lingus just operate it under their own brand with Emerald Airlines and with a BA codeshare. ???