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Its a pity EI have to pull off, you must wonder how some US carriers can keep going there during the winter months. Undoubtedly the correct decision for EI. Eur11M a year is a huge amount I am surprised there has not been the usual howls of protest from the local politicians, maybe they are finally seeing the light!
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DL and CO offer bot flights to NYC aswell as onward connections to countless US destinations, EI cant offer this, hence why DL and CO can sustain winter flights. Altough DL did stop JFK last winter.
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Interesting to note some "extra" slot filings for the winter season from Aer Lingus at Dublin over and above the normal programme.
I wouldn't read anything into either the country implication of the flight numbers or the (supposed) destination - IMHO it's fairly clear these are placeholders for something else. They're all filed for an A320.
If you assume 40-45 minutes turnaround at the other end you have block times of 1hr45, 1hr40 and 2hr15 or so.
Any (rational) suggestions (as opposed to baseless wishful spotter-thinking)? 3 new destinations, or a new 3/day hub feed?
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EI 400 depart daily 0650 to CRL (yeah, right 
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EI 401 arrive daily 1100 from CRL
EI 500 depart daily 1145 to CRL
EI 501 arrive daily 1550 from CRL
EI 600 depart daily 1645 to CRL
EI 601 arrive daily 2200 from CRL
(Incidentally they haven't yet been granted all the times they've requested.))EI 401 arrive daily 1100 from CRL
EI 500 depart daily 1145 to CRL
EI 501 arrive daily 1550 from CRL
EI 600 depart daily 1645 to CRL
EI 601 arrive daily 2200 from CRL
I wouldn't read anything into either the country implication of the flight numbers or the (supposed) destination - IMHO it's fairly clear these are placeholders for something else. They're all filed for an A320.
If you assume 40-45 minutes turnaround at the other end you have block times of 1hr45, 1hr40 and 2hr15 or so.
Any (rational) suggestions (as opposed to baseless wishful spotter-thinking)? 3 new destinations, or a new 3/day hub feed?
C.
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There aren't many airports at 1h 40 flying distance from Dublin - Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Nantes.
But three of those destinations are already served and the last wouldn't warrant three times a day.
Can we be certain there's no possibility of changing airport in Brussels. Mueller once said that he would be prepared to change to secondary airports if better prices couldn't be negotiated and Zaventem isn't known for being cheap.
But three of those destinations are already served and the last wouldn't warrant three times a day.
Can we be certain there's no possibility of changing airport in Brussels. Mueller once said that he would be prepared to change to secondary airports if better prices couldn't be negotiated and Zaventem isn't known for being cheap.
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Antwerp (ANR) is a smashing little airport with deplane to outside the terminal usually taking five minutes - ten if you've got bags. Unfortunately it would be a very expensive taxi ride to Brussels; and it's not on the railway. You either trust the bus to Antwerpen - Berchem station or take an expensive taxi there (about 7 Euros for a mile and a bit) then it's about 40mins on the train to Brussels. And it can't handle jets.
Charleroi is Ryanair City, and again is not on the railway; neither are Oostende nor Liege.
So any Belgian alternative to Brussels has drawbacks, unless you're looking for business passengers who can afford large taxi fares.
Zaventem may be large and expensive, but it only takes twenty minutes by train to all areas of Brussels, frequency every twenty minutes.
Charleroi is Ryanair City, and again is not on the railway; neither are Oostende nor Liege.
So any Belgian alternative to Brussels has drawbacks, unless you're looking for business passengers who can afford large taxi fares.
Zaventem may be large and expensive, but it only takes twenty minutes by train to all areas of Brussels, frequency every twenty minutes.
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But three of those destinations are already served and the last wouldn't warrant three times a day.
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The additional slots seem to be:
The 06.50 departure is GVA which is going to a morning departure. The mid departure is possibly HAM which is going year round, or the 5th daily AMS which is staying for the winter. The late slot is for ZRH which is moving to an evening departure! That's my guess for those slots!
The 06.50 departure is GVA which is going to a morning departure. The mid departure is possibly HAM which is going year round, or the 5th daily AMS which is staying for the winter. The late slot is for ZRH which is moving to an evening departure! That's my guess for those slots!
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LGW-NOC seems to be experiencing regular delays recently, getting a bad reputation with some frequent users I've spoken to. Long delay at LGW on Monday and again today. Any info on what's behind this, LGW slot times/wpattern?
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FLIGHTONTIME.info - Aer Lingus Flight Delays & Punctuality
Shows LGW - NOC to have an 83% punctuality in 2009, and an average delay of just 11 minutes. Perhaps your friend is just unlucky - remind me not to fly when he does.
By way of comparison, FR to NOC had an ontime of 87%, and an average delay of 7 Minutes, so not much in it.
Shows LGW - NOC to have an 83% punctuality in 2009, and an average delay of just 11 minutes. Perhaps your friend is just unlucky - remind me not to fly when he does.
By way of comparison, FR to NOC had an ontime of 87%, and an average delay of 7 Minutes, so not much in it.
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Mondays delay caused by a technical fault, thrust reverser I believe. Engineer travelled from either SNN or DUB.
Today, caused by the delay to early morning AGP that was delayed due to French ATC strike.
Today, caused by the delay to early morning AGP that was delayed due to French ATC strike.
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RTE Reporting that Aer Lingus will move into T2 in Dublin provided there is no differential pricing
RTÉ News: Aer Lingus to base Dublin operation in T2
RTÉ News: Aer Lingus to base Dublin operation in T2
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Smart move by EI; the DAA has an anchor tenant ... does it risk this by going for differential pricing? Not if it has any sense (which, of course, is sometimes debatable!)
Also today, EI surrendered its lease on its HOB, which it will now vacate and move to H6.
Also today, EI surrendered its lease on its HOB, which it will now vacate and move to H6.
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FR will appeal it to the end of the earth. No question of that at all.
It reminds me of the press release they put out claiming that passengers don't want a Dublin Metro. I wonder exactly how many passengers they asked...
It reminds me of the press release they put out claiming that passengers don't want a Dublin Metro. I wonder exactly how many passengers they asked...
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The main reason for today's announcement is because the DAA were coming under increasing pressure to provide firm evidence of the need for the 500 additional jobs that have just been announced at the terminal.
Now that they have secured a flagship tenant, things will be easier to an extent. The first real treat of course will be the new Aer Lingus Gold Circle/Business lounge - which should definitely be something nice to see and experience.
Today's announcement regarding Aer Lingus' relocation of their Head Office to Hangar 6 is also interesting but exceptionally positive. Not only does it guarantee ancillary income in the form of genuine monetary gains of €1 million and additional services being provided to a total combined value of over €20 million - it will also enable Aer Lingus to consolidate it's overall operations - resulting in medium term cost synergies, that could total a couple of million euro per annum.
Ceteris Paribus, the medium term outlook is becoming increasingly positive for Aer Lingus. Successful consolidation of the cost base is ongoing and has been achieved. Operational consolidation will have taken place, probably by Q4 2010 or into early 2011. The re-vamp of the IT infrastructure should also be complete by this stage - both in terms of software (which is already taking place) and hardware.
Total Revenue has stabilisied, as have yields - which are on the increase per passenger. The franchise agreement with Aer Arann is proving to be successful and there are increasing signs that the global macroeconomic environment has at least stabilised.
The 24th of August 2010 is going to be an important day, as it will be the first real indication, wholescale and financially of how the airline is doing. However, if it is to continue upon the current trajectory, quarterly profitability should be achieved during 2011.
It is also at that point where Aer Lingus should be sufficiently positioned to re-join a global alliance.
It would be important to see losses below €50m for H1 2010 when the report is issued in August, exempting exceptional Volcanic Ash related costs and lost contribution of course.
There is one certainty for EI, they are recovering and are in a hugely more positive position than this time last year. Their image as a corporate entity is also recovering and there are good grounds for optimism to see a strengthening Aer Lingus group going forward.
Regards,
EI Premier
Now that they have secured a flagship tenant, things will be easier to an extent. The first real treat of course will be the new Aer Lingus Gold Circle/Business lounge - which should definitely be something nice to see and experience.
Today's announcement regarding Aer Lingus' relocation of their Head Office to Hangar 6 is also interesting but exceptionally positive. Not only does it guarantee ancillary income in the form of genuine monetary gains of €1 million and additional services being provided to a total combined value of over €20 million - it will also enable Aer Lingus to consolidate it's overall operations - resulting in medium term cost synergies, that could total a couple of million euro per annum.
Ceteris Paribus, the medium term outlook is becoming increasingly positive for Aer Lingus. Successful consolidation of the cost base is ongoing and has been achieved. Operational consolidation will have taken place, probably by Q4 2010 or into early 2011. The re-vamp of the IT infrastructure should also be complete by this stage - both in terms of software (which is already taking place) and hardware.
Total Revenue has stabilisied, as have yields - which are on the increase per passenger. The franchise agreement with Aer Arann is proving to be successful and there are increasing signs that the global macroeconomic environment has at least stabilised.
The 24th of August 2010 is going to be an important day, as it will be the first real indication, wholescale and financially of how the airline is doing. However, if it is to continue upon the current trajectory, quarterly profitability should be achieved during 2011.
It is also at that point where Aer Lingus should be sufficiently positioned to re-join a global alliance.
It would be important to see losses below €50m for H1 2010 when the report is issued in August, exempting exceptional Volcanic Ash related costs and lost contribution of course.
There is one certainty for EI, they are recovering and are in a hugely more positive position than this time last year. Their image as a corporate entity is also recovering and there are good grounds for optimism to see a strengthening Aer Lingus group going forward.
Regards,
EI Premier