Expanding the TA model as outlined previously using FR as a feeder makes a
lot more financial sense.
There are monumental tasks to overcome from a MOL perspective. Firstly the huge hole in the deficit is one such task, not to mention unions.
Yesterday and Friday AerLingus flew a couple of their European routes via Dublin. FAO and ALC for e.g.
As a result take yesterday, BFS DUB ALC was by a 319; Belfast crew took the plane with all 28 passengers to DUB (not surprising load so light as it was the last one), the Belfast Crew were sent by taxi back to Belfast and the Dublin crew came on and took the plane to ALC and then Back to BFS.
These crew had to be taken to DUB last night by taxi, so since Friday probably 5 taxis approx.
The reason for this crew change is due to Union agreement, where BFS or LGW crews cannot operate out of DUB.. Amazing. . .
MOL would not flex on the issue of unions and as a result this fact alone would bring the company to its knees. When Dublin airport went out on strike in support of FR baggage handlers many years ago, guess which airlines was flying.. Ryanair, so that should be enough to show lack of tolerance for Union agenda, hence the issues. In my view.
On a separate and unrelated note, BHD flights launced this A.M. first flights into BHD almost full. So where school term of not, there is good awareness of the brand on the route. Also BAs 1st flight mon- fri from BHD to LHR note until 0750, this should serve EI very well in its first season...
EI-BUD