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Why would they actually want to anyway? A deal between RE and EI where one feeds the other is mutually beneficial. EI doesn't need the hassle of an extra fleet type. RE has its own efficiencies, with a single aircraft type and is better able to access smaller markets. No doubt there is scope for greater co-operation, but it should necessarily mean a takeover or merger.
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If Ryanair cant buy EI, how could EI buy Aer arann
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I think its way overdue for EI to make an appearance at CWL. Since April 06 when Ryr left to be replaced by Arann pax have fallen by 6000, suggesting that most leisure pax have had to use Ryr at BRS. Frankly there is a huge opportunity for EI to DUB because I've had the experience myself a week back of having to go to BRS because Arann was nearly double the price!
Also EI have no presence in the South Wales or South West market since they pulled out of BRS so I think it would make sense to start a DUB route from CWL and maintain some presence in this area.
Also EI have no presence in the South Wales or South West market since they pulled out of BRS so I think it would make sense to start a DUB route from CWL and maintain some presence in this area.
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Originally Posted by michaelknight
Yes but when you consider a fuel burn of an ATR being 600 kgs an hour the economics of it suggest it would be far better suited than a jet of similar size.
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Aer Lingus Long Haul........
EI-DAA has had the new premier and economy seating installed over the last two days. The aircraft will be back in operation tomorrow, as the start of the eight long haul departures commence tomorrow.
The passengers who were on EI-DUO that diverted into ORD early this morning while opeating EI-144, will return to DUB on EI-ORD which operated the EI-125 today, it will return to DUB as EI-1144, it also brought a number of parts and engineers to ORD.
EI-DUO will operate as EI-124 once serviceable later this evening.
The passengers who were on EI-DUO that diverted into ORD early this morning while opeating EI-144, will return to DUB on EI-ORD which operated the EI-125 today, it will return to DUB as EI-1144, it also brought a number of parts and engineers to ORD.
EI-DUO will operate as EI-124 once serviceable later this evening.
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EI-DUO will not be arriving at Dublin tomorrow, its still US in ORD. Problem is a Hydraulics related issue and appears to be mandatory for all new long haul EI operated Airbus aircraft to have this type of problem
Aer Lingus had a large press briefing arranged for yesterday (Thursday 31st May ) and had to cancel all the journos at the last minute. An appaling state of play with a new aircraft, I am amazed that it has had very little coverage here in Ireland
on a seperate note...interesting few days at EIDW, with RE, FR and EI accepting new aircraft deliveries...the only one with problems was the most expensive
Aer Lingus had a large press briefing arranged for yesterday (Thursday 31st May ) and had to cancel all the journos at the last minute. An appaling state of play with a new aircraft, I am amazed that it has had very little coverage here in Ireland
on a seperate note...interesting few days at EIDW, with RE, FR and EI accepting new aircraft deliveries...the only one with problems was the most expensive
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Rumour has it that Aer lingus will be starting operations out of BFS before Christmas. Anbody heard anthing else?1st June 2007 19:53
This rumour is pretty strong with it being mentioned quite recently, in the local press. BFS would seem a good option for EI, the only problem with the report in the press is that they seem to mention something like 15 destinations, which I would be hard pushed to name 10, unless they were to go long haul maybe via shannon or something. Maybe some of these routes would be only once or twice weekly, then the list could expand. EI is a strong brand in NI, with plenty of passengers using EI out of Dub even LHR as is cheaper than BD. EI would know this from their own stats, and as more routes are developed from BFS by other carriers, they will lose these 'small' number of passengers out of Dublin. Now I know that EI won't be shaking in their shoes at that, but if they are looking to open a base well there is a customer base already here quite significant. Folk have been talking about Riga etc - cannot see EI basing outside the British Isles in the near future, too risky. At a guess Belfast first, then mainland UK, if all goes well another UK then maybe Europe. Where did you hear about the rumour about BFS?
This rumour is pretty strong with it being mentioned quite recently, in the local press. BFS would seem a good option for EI, the only problem with the report in the press is that they seem to mention something like 15 destinations, which I would be hard pushed to name 10, unless they were to go long haul maybe via shannon or something. Maybe some of these routes would be only once or twice weekly, then the list could expand. EI is a strong brand in NI, with plenty of passengers using EI out of Dub even LHR as is cheaper than BD. EI would know this from their own stats, and as more routes are developed from BFS by other carriers, they will lose these 'small' number of passengers out of Dublin. Now I know that EI won't be shaking in their shoes at that, but if they are looking to open a base well there is a customer base already here quite significant. Folk have been talking about Riga etc - cannot see EI basing outside the British Isles in the near future, too risky. At a guess Belfast first, then mainland UK, if all goes well another UK then maybe Europe. Where did you hear about the rumour about BFS?
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"EI-DAA has had the new premier and economy seating installed over the last two days. The aircraft will be back in operation tomorrow, as the start of the eight long haul departures commence tomorrow."
Unfortunetley, this is not true. There was a mix up in statemenst made by various people. EI-DAA was in for interior updates, but only regarding the crew rest area. It has been moved from the front of the plane (where 1A&C had been) to the rear of the plane, now in the hold, a la DUO. Dissapointing, but not a major suprise, as EI have firmly said, the current fleet will not be getting the new product.
Can anyone tell me what EI operations were like out of SNN, CRK, and BFS prior to 9/11, and if any of the regional airports saw flights to destinations other than DUBlin, before and after the end of Commuter?
Thanks.
Unfortunetley, this is not true. There was a mix up in statemenst made by various people. EI-DAA was in for interior updates, but only regarding the crew rest area. It has been moved from the front of the plane (where 1A&C had been) to the rear of the plane, now in the hold, a la DUO. Dissapointing, but not a major suprise, as EI have firmly said, the current fleet will not be getting the new product.
Can anyone tell me what EI operations were like out of SNN, CRK, and BFS prior to 9/11, and if any of the regional airports saw flights to destinations other than DUBlin, before and after the end of Commuter?
Thanks.
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"Unfortunetley, this is not true. There was a mix up in statemenst made by various people. EI-DAA was in for interior updates, but only regarding the crew rest area. It has been moved from the front of the plane (where 1A&C had been) to the rear of the plane, now in the hold, a la DUO."
Also not true!
A cabin crew rest area with bunks has been installed between doors 3L and 3R on the main deck, not in the hold. This replaces the seats used at the back.
The flight crew rest area at door 1L is still in place.
Also not true!
A cabin crew rest area with bunks has been installed between doors 3L and 3R on the main deck, not in the hold. This replaces the seats used at the back.
The flight crew rest area at door 1L is still in place.
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Might be wide of the mark ... might not ...
While I'm sure there is more than one publically listed airline talking to Airbus about the 350 ...
According to CNBC this morning (Tues 5th June) Airbus has announced they have a new customer for the A350 but can not name the airline as they are a listed company and must make the anouncement themselves first. Airbus expect to be able to name the airline before the Paris airshow.
Maybe .... maybe not.
JAS
While I'm sure there is more than one publically listed airline talking to Airbus about the 350 ...
According to CNBC this morning (Tues 5th June) Airbus has announced they have a new customer for the A350 but can not name the airline as they are a listed company and must make the anouncement themselves first. Airbus expect to be able to name the airline before the Paris airshow.
Maybe .... maybe not.
JAS
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Enda Corneille interview today
EC was interviewed today and apparently said that EI is to make an announcement tomorrow, although he wouldn't be drawn on the subject matter.
Coming closer ...
Coming closer ...
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We'll all be expecting to hear about the new base or the long haul order and then it will just turn out to be an announcement about one new route that will use up the free rotations of a Cork-based aircraft next winter...
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We'll all be expecting to hear about the new base or the long haul order and then it will just turn out to be an announcement about one new route that will use up the free rotations of a Cork-based aircraft next winter...
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Ryan2000->Is that speculation on your part or have you heard something?
cesare.caldi->No idea really. It's been noted on the Cork thread that one of the aircraft is unutilised on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening. At one point extra rotations to Amsterdam appeared in the booking engine, but then they disappeared
cesare.caldi->No idea really. It's been noted on the Cork thread that one of the aircraft is unutilised on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening. At one point extra rotations to Amsterdam appeared in the booking engine, but then they disappeared
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A350??
Wed Jun 6, 2007 2:18am ET
PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - Irish airline Aer Lingus will announce on Wednesday an order for Airbus aircraft, the Wall Street Journal Europe said, citing an unnamed person familiar with the situation.
The newspaper said the order would be for Airbus's planned A350XWB mid-range passenger jets, which are intended to rival Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.
No one at Airbus or Aer Lingus could immediately be reached for comment.
PARIS, June 6 (Reuters) - Irish airline Aer Lingus will announce on Wednesday an order for Airbus aircraft, the Wall Street Journal Europe said, citing an unnamed person familiar with the situation.
The newspaper said the order would be for Airbus's planned A350XWB mid-range passenger jets, which are intended to rival Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.
No one at Airbus or Aer Lingus could immediately be reached for comment.