RE/EI interline for domestic routes
From today's Irish Times:
"Passengers using Aer Arann's domestic flights could soon be able to use the network of transatlantic services operated by Aer Lingus.
The two airlines are in detailed negotiations about a ticketing link-up that would allow Aer Arann passengers to book flights via Dublin to the United States with Aer Lingus.
Similarly, passengers flying with Aer Lingus from the US would be able to use Aer Arann's services from Dublin to Cork, Donegal, Sligo, Knock and Galway.
The airlines are working on a number of technology issues to allow passengers to book flights online using one ticket.
They also hope to offer passengers a facility to check baggage straight through to their final destination.
Gary Cullen, Aer Arann's chief executive, said the service could go live by the end of August. "We're hopeful that a deal can be concluded in the summer," Mr Cullen said.
Aer Lingus is targeting passengers travelling to the US from Cork, a large number of whom currently fly via London with BA. "Our main focus will be Cork," said Enda Corneille, Aer Lingus's commercial director. "That's where we could capture traffic that's been slipping away to Heathrow."
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Although ORK is the main focus, this is an excellent development for all domestic airports and there is potential for it to be extended to UK regional routes.