It's not going to happen.
Announcement today that next summer, regulated slots will be introduced, no slot, no fly. In a stroke DAA have solved all their congestion problems, they just limit the number of flights to what they think they can cope with, and f
k the passengers and operators that want to use the place.
I can see it now, the highest bidder will get the slots, and if you're not prepared to pay enough for it, tough, you ain't coming to the party.
Instant gratification for DAA, and more revenue from the slot auctions.
More revenue from airlines and charter operators desperate to keep services they already operate going, less congestion at pinch points as DAA reduce the number of flights permitted, and even longer operating hours as the low cost charter operators are forced into the dead hours that at the moment don't have flights. Higher prices as the operators have to fight to get the limited slots, and are bid higher and higher by the competitive pressure, and the travelling public get to pick up the tab for the intertia and inaction of DAA yet again.
ARRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHH! There's not an emoticon to express the absolute frustration and anger I'm feeling!!!!!!
It's a good job FR are getting rid of their 200's, the thought of them launching at 0 dark hundred because that's the only slot they'll pay for doesn't bear thinking about. We're 8 miles from the airport, and with the wind in the right direction, we know when a 200 is launching
Another VERY bad day for aviation in Ireland!!!