Originally Posted by
brian_dromey
All of the expansion on trans-atlantic routes has come from American Carriers. These airlines have equipment, the B752/762ER which would be very suitable from a size and operational standpoint for operations from Cork. The problem is still the bi-lateral. As I understand it, if the ships are not regestered in Ireland, then it is necessary to keep the 1:1 ratio regardless of where the a/c begins its journey. IF the ship is Irish regestered then once the journey begins anywhere except DUB, the stop is not necessary.
Brian:
For what it's worth, my recollection of the bilateral is
not that American carriers need to keep a 1:1 ratio if they fly to Irish points other than DUB, but rather that under the bilateral, American carriers are simply
not allowed to fly to any points other than DUB or SNN. I don't think 1:1 ratios come into it.
Brgds
C.