FLyU
Hi,
Like some of the earlier speakers - I don't want to sound negative. But, with the exception of CDG, key routes may possibly be Malaga and Faro. WX, found this a tough route on a good day. The prime people on this route are 2 different markets - golfers and apartment owners. From experience I have found both will go to Cork or Shannon to save a fiver. So, if you look at Malaga from Cork. I've picked late April - and EI's highest return fare on a weekend - €306 inclusive of taxes etc. You then pop in midweek and you can knock €150 off this fare. Faro the fares are even lower. And this is before we add FR into the pot.
I would strongly argue in favour of routes from Waterford. There are economics which people forget. Reasonably car parking - this can save you €50-60-70 depending on how long your away. Driving to Cork, Dublin or Shannon €20 - €30 in petrol etc. So, suddenly what looks like an expensive ticket isn't really. But get that through to the public.
The reliability question - Manx and AF have and had this well sussed. Manx tended to maintain at night and pre-empted problems. AF don't appear to have such huge issues.
Additional routes - AMS and PAR maybe. Only time will tell.
Sincerely,
Shamrogue