On the CPT issue, there was mention in "Just Planes Videos" News (which is usually pretty accurate), that . . .
Aer Lingus (May08, 2003)
The Irish government is hoping that Aer Lingus will launch service from Dublin to Cape Town before the end of this year.
There's nothing about this in the Irish media, but this and Minuteman's comments seem to suggest that movements are already being made. Will they be looking for a 332 with bunks, or will it be sufficient to agree on more layovers in CPT?
Good news anyway and here's hoping they pull it off this year.