EI JFK
Aer Lingus introduced a MAN - SNN - JFK c.1993 for two reasons: EI were struggling to justify the continuation of SNN - JFK durung the Winter season. Secondly, having lobbied and won 'open skies' to the US for regional airports, Manchester was becoming embarrassed by the lack of take-up of the opportunity, especially by US carriers. After applying for slots year after year, gradually Northwest, United et al dropped out and eventually EI were the only show in town. Why did it end? Lack of premium traffic.