Easyjet began her twice daily operations to Cork from Gatwick this morning with the arrival of EZY785 just after 8 am landing nice and early on Cork's runway 35. The flight was operated by Airbus A319 aircraft G-EZMS and the first flight operated in with a strong load.
The local big shots including the Lord Mayor and airport bosses greeted the flight on arrival along with a load of press and TV types and later the inbound passengers were allowed to disembark using the rear door. A touch of typical Cork irony there leaving the most important people to last!
It being the first day the turnaround was a little leisurely. Many photos were taken of the first passenger, she being very photogenic indeed! All concerned parties seemed cheeful enough though.
The excitement of the morning occured when a slide was popped on door L1 which added to the drama of the day. That was sorted and soon boarding began, the outbound load being even stronger than the inbound. One outbound passenger appeared to be a deportee and the man was accompanied to the steps of the Airbus by Gardai (Police). A sad end to a short visit to Cork?
Runway 35 for takeoff with righthand turnout direct for Strumble and a friendly cheerio from EZY786 with the promise that we will be seeing him again!
Easyjet - Welcome to Cork!
