EIR
Everyone is talking like EI and EIR are one and the same airline. I can't see EI moving aircraft onto the route in the near term, as mentioned EIR have high frequency on other routes which have not been upgraded.
We don't know the full details of the EIR agreement or what involvement EI have in planning. But why would Aer Arann open and build up routes, paying EI a franchise fee, only for EI to cherry pick once established, potentially wiping out their business? Perhaps there is some clause allowing this, anyone illuminate us on the workings of the partnership?
Does seem like NOCs plan A failed, perhaps the race to replace WW routes at EMA, BHD & BHX have left them back of the queue for aircraft?
Last edited by sawtooth; 20th May 2012 at 17:59.
Reason: Correction