So new routes/extra capacity for 2 of the 4 new EI A330s have yet to be announced. Might be worth keeping an eye on DL too, after them upgrading both DUB flights to A333s and Shannon to B763 after years of retreat. With VS taking more and more of their UK routes they'll have extra metal for elsewhere.
Although any extra capacity could be combatted by AA/EI in oneworld. With EI 4 x daily to NYC ex DUB it wouldn't surprise me if in concert with them AA upgraded on JFK next year to chase DL away.
Air Contractors have been kicking tyres on 757s in Europe and the States all summer apparently. They went for Rollers on the 4th one this summer so engine choice obviously isn't restricting them. Apparently the Pratts on the first 3 burn about half a tonne less per crossing. Whether they're looking at them for EI or themselves I have no idea. Remember they have something like 300 aircraft across the world.
YUL on a 757 is the latest rumour for EI. Whether that's due an A330 taking YYZ, as has been rumoured for 2 years now, or going back on IAD, both freeing up a 757, or a 5th joining? Time will tell
Rumours all 9 firm orders and 5 options for A350s will go to BA due to them lifting the same cargo and pax as a B772 for 20 something % less fuel burn. The further you fly them, the greater the benefit to the group. A330 NEO and A321 NEO LR orders will be placed for EI instead. BA's 767s are also rumoured to be earmarked for EI.
The Cityjet Sukhois may end up with green tails.
All tittle tattle with EI pilots right now.
Last edited by Una Due Tfc; 16th Aug 2016 at 15:34.