Was due to fly with US Airways on Sunday and they managed to cancel both of their flights out of DUB because of technical problems. This summer they have dropped below American who have got themselves together and their OPT is almost prefect. After last summer I wouldn't go near AA again but US are worse.
One thing both carriers have in common besides the upcoming merger is a very aged fleet which go tech every 5 minutes. Cancelled flights must cost them a lot per year.
As we all know T2 is very congested in the mornings but particularly in summer, is it time that the slot coordinator cuts the time some carriers are allowed on the ground for.
Etihad this winter are scheduling a 90 minute turnaround, with a B777 was 2 hours last winter with the A332 and this summer its 2h30m with the B777. If they can get 90 minutes working in winter they should be forced to carry this over to next summer to allow stands be free. EK don't have problem with 90 minutes. The same can be said for US Airways CLT service who have a 2h35m turnaround. I know Pre clearance has a role in that but the arrival could be moved lather.
Getting EY out at 08.20 instead of 09.20 could be a major benefit.