-Outsource all ground ops in ORK and SNN
-Close SNN base and keep seasonal or reduced JFK/BOS ex SNN, operated by DUB based crew
-Outsource cleaning/catering in DUB
Those 3 combined would save EI a lot, and make them a lot stronger during the down turn. It would also make it a lot easier to seek a strategic partner
Why do you straight away think that SNN is the weak link in the tranatlantic operation. When open skies came along EI jumped into opening 5 new routes and to my knowledge these are the routes in most trouble. Give SNN a break. Your cost saving measures will save money but will also reduce revenue and if passengers wernt flying form SNN EI wouldnt be there in the first place.