A link with Star may also give some clues as to why EI go back onto CPH as they could link with SAS??
Got it in one
just to point out too SAS has reported 12% growth so far this year on its DUB-ARN route and seem's to be relatively unaffected by Aer Lingus' competition.
Star dilute EI work on DUB LHR and increased emphasis on Ireland/Germany routes with feed to LH network ex FRA?
Don't think this would be the case, even though Lufthansa's FRA Hub offers significant benefits. I believe LHR services would be unaffected.
Think it may be more to do with EI DUB-FRA flights rather than anything else stated here.
Has nothing to do with that, at all.
Is there any evidence of a deteriation with EI/BA?
Nothing has actually been said but look at the recent developments,
1) BA/EI now head to head on BHD/DUB-LHR.
2) BA no longer offering onward connections from the above Aer Lingus flights, using its own metal. ORK/SNN so far unaffected.
3) Willie Walsh's recent comments on Ryanair's take-over attempt.
I think it would be wrong of BA to overlook the current codeshare with Aer Lingus, hopefully though following Aer Lingus decision regarding Belfast the two will come to a better arrangement.