Ideally a BFS route would operate BFS-SNN-USA, but it would be messy as it has to be crewed ex SNN
Surely a BFS based aircraft can operate via Shannon
When EI originally operated JFK / BOS from Belfast via Shannon, they used an A330, though didn't this change to B737. Basically from what I can remember, the BFS - SNN leg was changed to a B737, and the onward transatlantic portion of the flight, an A330. Probably felt it was more economical to fly the smaller aircraft up to NI.
So what I'm saying is that should EI wish to offer connections from BFS, to potentially destinations in the US, the initial leg could be on the A320, with BFS crew, with the passengers then connecting to A330 for the transatlantic portion. Would this be more viable, if at all, than bringing up an A330 with SNN based crew?? But as perviously mentioned, is there really any benefit of this, over connecting with CO in Newark?? Direct would be excellent, but we already have a good one-stop options from BFS / BHD.