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So travel tax in Ireland is gone, any ideas of what deals had to be done in order to get rid of it?I hear new routes etc and also higher numbers than last year but what winter routes especially?
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R.I.P. to Dr. Garrett Fitzgerals, former employee of Aer Lingus.
I'm curious as to whether he may have contributed to this forum? He wrote extensively on many issues. I'd be surprised if he didn't have an interest in EI up until his passing. I always wondered if EI Premier could have been him? Would love if EI Premier could say if not...
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
I'm curious as to whether he may have contributed to this forum? He wrote extensively on many issues. I'd be surprised if he didn't have an interest in EI up until his passing. I always wondered if EI Premier could have been him? Would love if EI Premier could say if not...
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
Dr. Fitzgerald was a remarkable individual that contributed much to EI in his time. A brilliant economist - EI could well do with his input once again.
His intellect is unrivalled amongst Irish politicians before him and of the present day. He fostered constructive progression in Ireland, making this a more open country, where the individualism of all is more respected as a result of his efforts.
He realised that if Ireland were to succeed, that we needed to cement relationships far beyond our nearest shores.
He was a true visionary to whom all Irish citizens owe a debt of gratitude.
Suaimhneas síoraí dó.
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I am not Dr. Garret Fitzgerald, Private Flyer, but I'm honoured to think you may have suspected such.
Dr. Fitzgerald was a remarkable individual that contributed much to EI in his time. A brilliant economist - EI could well do with his input once again.
His intellect is unrivalled amongst Irish politicians before him and of the present day. He fostered constructive progression in Ireland, making this a more open country, where the individualism of all is more respected as a result of his efforts.
He realised that if Ireland were to succeed, that we needed to cement relationships far beyond our nearest shores.
He was a true visionary to whom all Irish citizens owe a debt of gratitude.
Suaimhneas síoraí dó.
Dr. Fitzgerald was a remarkable individual that contributed much to EI in his time. A brilliant economist - EI could well do with his input once again.
His intellect is unrivalled amongst Irish politicians before him and of the present day. He fostered constructive progression in Ireland, making this a more open country, where the individualism of all is more respected as a result of his efforts.
He realised that if Ireland were to succeed, that we needed to cement relationships far beyond our nearest shores.
He was a true visionary to whom all Irish citizens owe a debt of gratitude.
Suaimhneas síoraí dó.
Volcano related cancellations
EI has cancelled 12 flights between Ireland and Scotland for tomorrow, 24th May, due to volcanic ash.
Aer Lingus cancels flight over ash cloud - RT News
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Aer Lingus cancels flight over ash cloud - RT News
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I'm sure manx2 will add capacity for the Scottish stuff becausenthey can after all fly in conditions others can't. Hopefully that'll be the end of that.
I have a flight booked for Wednesday in Scotland, hoping for the best.
I have a flight booked for Wednesday in Scotland, hoping for the best.
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I hope you are wrong Bearcat. I feared that myself but decided to hold off and ask what she/he is getting at first.
JSCL? Would you like to explain please?
JSCL? Would you like to explain please?
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I hope you are wrong Bearcat. I feared that myself but decided to hold off and ask what she/he is getting at first.
JSCL? Would you like to explain please?
JSCL? Would you like to explain please?
Anyway getting a bit off topic for the Aer Lingus thread.
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Rumour has it Aer Lingus are to buy/lease three or four Iberia A319's and put in an order for new A319's to replace some older A320's. Only heard this morning. Seats to be configured to 149. Anyone got anymore to add on this?
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The rumour seems to change on a weekly basis. Chief pilot was telling us all at her meet and greet in ops about a month ago that we were getting some 319's. Subsequently heard they were Spanish and 2nd hand. Then latest rumour was that someone further up the food chain had pulled the order.
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Also heard that they'd be put in storage for approx six months. So god knows what goes on in the shamrock clad building. Maybe people in the Hangar don't talk to the people in HOB.????? Nothing would surprise me in that company.
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I was listening to a short interview on the radio with an EI rep yesterday regarding the ash cancellations. I wondered why, in contrast to MOL and now today, WW, he seemed to be not even a mite annoyed about his schedules being disrupted. They just accepted things as they are presented to them.
On mature reflection it occurs to me that the ash must be a godsend. Referring back to an earlier issue in this thread when EI flights were being cancelled and planes being hired in it was reported that this was because the management had screwed up on CC numbers. Now, with the ash, they can cancel flights and blame someone else. Or am I being too cynical?
On mature reflection it occurs to me that the ash must be a godsend. Referring back to an earlier issue in this thread when EI flights were being cancelled and planes being hired in it was reported that this was because the management had screwed up on CC numbers. Now, with the ash, they can cancel flights and blame someone else. Or am I being too cynical?
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I think all affected flights were Aer Lingus Regional.
To be honest, as it's occured this time, few airlines will be complaining. The niumber of cancellations were few and could generally be made up by booking passengers onto later flight. The expense to the airline will have been low and probably more than covered by not having to operate the flight in question.
The problem is when it goes on for too long and the expenses mount up, while the savings dry up.
To be honest, as it's occured this time, few airlines will be complaining. The niumber of cancellations were few and could generally be made up by booking passengers onto later flight. The expense to the airline will have been low and probably more than covered by not having to operate the flight in question.
The problem is when it goes on for too long and the expenses mount up, while the savings dry up.
I was listening to a short interview on the radio with an EI rep yesterday regarding the ash cancellations. I wondered why, in contrast to MOL and now today, WW, he seemed to be not even a mite annoyed about his schedules being disrupted. They just accepted things as they are presented to them.
In tackling the issue head on, in his own style, it has forced the Govts to be on the back foot and prove what they are claiming.
The fact that UK govt hasn't via CAA even got a plane doing any verification of ash cloud shows them up as incompetent fools.
WW acted last year, this year it was MO'L.
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I read that he didn't fly through the Red Zone so just proved that there was no ash present which is what the VAAC model predicted anyway. The CAA have his radar tracks. Also he had no scientific equipment on board to measure anything so was relying on the mark 1 eyeball of his pilots. His post flight inspection was presumably limited to an engineer with a torch checking the aircraft for any signs of ash.
Whereas BA have a 747 fitted out with special filters that collect samples as they fly along. And I think they do a boroscope of the engines afterwards. This would take the guts of a day.
Whereas BA have a 747 fitted out with special filters that collect samples as they fly along. And I think they do a boroscope of the engines afterwards. This would take the guts of a day.
[I read that he didn't fly through the Red Zone so just proved that there was no ash present which is what the VAAC model predicted anyway. The CAA have his radar tracks. Also he had no scientific equipment on board to measure anything so was relying on the mark 1 eyeball of his pilots. His post flight inspection was presumably limited to an engineer with a torch checking the aircraft for any signs of ash.
CAA trying to have its cake and eat it
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I'm not sure how he proved that, especially if MCDU2's information is correct.
And even if it's incorrect, it hardly goes near the level of proof required in science/engineering. Getting proper proof is a bit important when there are 180 or so lives at risk.
And even if it's incorrect, it hardly goes near the level of proof required in science/engineering. Getting proper proof is a bit important when there are 180 or so lives at risk.