From yesterday's Tribune:
http://www.tribune.ie/article.tvt?_s...r%20Lingus&FC=
The phrase "about time" comes to mind. With the long haul fleet finally being updated - to the very nice standard set by the two new A330s, EI will hopefully make a go of it. The critical mass is there to support a service; I tend to think Shanghai will have a better chance than the likes of BKK, because of performance issues; it will certainly be very hot for cargo.
One of the new A330s, due for delivery next year, has apparently been brought forward to November (and assigned MSN No. 985), which will release some of the older aircraft for an interior refit.