Originally Posted by
Shamrock350
I think if anything the SSJ would be DUB based operating for an expanded Aer Lingus Regional or even for mainline itself on thinner European routes.
The Aer Lingus Regional ATR operation has reached its peak in the UK with DSA, EMA and LPL all recent failures. The gaps Aer Lingus have now are in Europe, they have next to zero presence in central and eastern Europe, nothing in Scandinavia and there's still plenty of scope for additional frequencies on existing routes. Bases like ORK and BHD might see them eventually but bolstering the DUB/HUB will be a priority.
The SSJ presents an opportunity for Aer Lingus to expand its Regional arm with CityJet and it's a deal I think makes sense for both groups.
What destinations in central / Eastern Europe would work do you think?