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Woops! Yep it was, had AA in my head checked aa.com there for flight 92 today instead of yesterday and showed it as on-time 
, still though can see why they parked remote, turned a B763 around in less than 1hour 10mins - Impressive.
, still though can see why they parked remote, turned a B763 around in less than 1hour 10mins - Impressive.
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Nope, landed as AAL92 and held remote for over an hour, engines off. Saw it with my own two eyes. Landed 1051, got onto 404C at 1215, scheduled ETA 0800. Honest.
1335 so I suspect cabin cleaning was light
So if there's never been an issue with long haul stand availability, why were they initially advised their stand would be free in 40 mins? There was space to be used, but perhaps limited to B757 sized gates?
1335 so I suspect cabin cleaning was light
So if there's never been an issue with long haul stand availability, why were they initially advised their stand would be free in 40 mins? There was space to be used, but perhaps limited to B757 sized gates?
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Anyone know why today's AA92 sat remote parked for one hour and twenty minutes after landing a shade under three hours late. Is stand planning so rigid they couldn't use the available empty ones vacated by United and co? They could also have dropped off on the 300s and towed to T 2 later on less time. I eas very glad I was not on board!!
Nope, landed as AAL92 and held remote for over an hour, engines off. Saw it with my own two eyes. Landed 1051, got onto 404C at 1215, scheduled ETA 0800. Honest.
1335 so I suspect cabin cleaning was light
So if there's never been an issue with long haul stand availability, why were they initially advised their stand would be free in 40 mins? There was space to be used, but perhaps limited to B757 sized gates?
1335 so I suspect cabin cleaning was light
So if there's never been an issue with long haul stand availability, why were they initially advised their stand would be free in 40 mins? There was space to be used, but perhaps limited to B757 sized gates?
Only certain stands are used by T/A carriers downstairs (6) and then the few upstairs (3) when AA arrived this morning 5 downstairs were being used + delayed DL pax. The 40 minute ETA was right but EI's BOS flight left stand 18 minutes lather. As for the free stands it wouldn't of being given them because it was not a gate accessible for US passengers or it would of blocked two short haul stand. Then there is EI short haul in the mix which have to be given some priority.
As for dropping off at Pier 3, I'm not sure that was possible as it was very full at that time. 1 A310, 1 A330, 1 763, 2 A321, 1 320, 2 319 and possibly 1 B757 (could of being towed to remote by then)
AA ORD service usually causes the biggest issues as it either on time or hours late!
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Yeah it was possible Anyhoo thanks for the info, seems someone dropped the ball somewhere as that's an appaling customer experience at the end of an overnight long haul.
Do you know if the gates used by US Airways and UNITED B757s can't take the larger B763? That might have been the issue on wingspan. Both flights had gone and both gates were free. 405 and 406.
Anyhoo thanks for the info, seems someone dropped the ball somewhere as that's an appaling customer experience at the end of an overnight long haul.Do you know if the gates used by US Airways and UNITED B757s can't take the larger B763? That might have been the issue on wingspan. Both flights had gone and both gates were free. 405 and 406.
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Do you know if the gates used by US Airways and UNITED B757s can't take the larger B763? That might have been the issue on wingspan. Both flights had gone and both gates were free. 405 and 406.
The US Airways flight departed form 404 which is stand 402C, following that departure stands 402L and 402R then in use so 402C was not available.
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Both flights had gone and both gates were free. 405 and 406.
I only recall such a long wait once or twice and that was when a T/A flight arrives 60 minutes ahead of time before any short haul departures took place.
seems someone dropped the ball somewhere as that's an appaling customer experience at the end of an overnight long haul.
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AA Suspend JFK for the winter
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All, am scouting out a YYZ-ROI with a smallie (3.3yrs at departure) just after Christmas. Most obvious is the Dublin nonstops with AC and EI, but DUB is Rouge now and the rep on Rouge here is woeful. Am 6'2" myself so legroom can be an issue although willing to pay a premium if it is available. Is there anything that would push me towards AC as despite being a bit dearer and only being 4 weekly EI seems the better call? TIA.
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AC Rouge is summer only and it's on a par with Air Transat, if you want legacy Air Canada you'll need to book over Heathrow and the B777s are moving from 9 to 10 abreast down the back.
Aer Lingus isn't seasonal (yet) but DUB-YYZ in winter will be *quiet* on a good day IMHO.
Aer Lingus isn't seasonal (yet) but DUB-YYZ in winter will be *quiet* on a good day IMHO.
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AC Rouge announced year round service when it transferred to Rouge. Last I checked it was 3 weekly for winter.
As for Rouge V AC, DUB is the same old aircraft with new paint and crewed by staff on worse T&cs, so nothing has really changed.
AC Rouge announced year round service when it transferred to Rouge. Last I checked it was 3 weekly for winter.
As for Rouge V AC, DUB is the same old aircraft with new paint and crewed by staff on worse T&cs, so nothing has really changed.
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Its hard to judge how it may work out however two carriers is a big ask considering for years nobody wanted it year round.
Aer Lingus have the better cost base/aircraft and feed to the route. They do cut to 3 weekly for most of Q1 2015 but Air Canads have lots of numbers on % of pax connecting at LHR so with that in mind they must think a year round service is viable however EI may not be part of the plan....
If it doesn't work for both WJ will have no problem making it work.
Aer Lingus have the better cost base/aircraft and feed to the route. They do cut to 3 weekly for most of Q1 2015 but Air Canads have lots of numbers on % of pax connecting at LHR so with that in mind they must think a year round service is viable however EI may not be part of the plan....
If it doesn't work for both WJ will have no problem making it work.
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Over 2.3 million passengers in July, up 6%. In pax terms its over 130k.
2014 to date, almost 12.3 million up 7%.
Latest News > Over 2.3 Million Passengers In July At Dublin Airport
2014 to date, almost 12.3 million up 7%.
Latest News > Over 2.3 Million Passengers In July At Dublin Airport
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Latest News > Almost 2.3 Million Passengers In August At Dublin Airport
August passengers up 6% to just under 2.3 million. Year to date just under 14.8 million up 7% (900,000).
If numbers were to remain flat for next 4 months then numbers would be approx 21.1 million for the year but there is lots of growth planned numbers should reach somewhere around 21.5 million this year.
August passengers up 6% to just under 2.3 million. Year to date just under 14.8 million up 7% (900,000).
If numbers were to remain flat for next 4 months then numbers would be approx 21.1 million for the year but there is lots of growth planned numbers should reach somewhere around 21.5 million this year.
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Finnair announce 6 weekly seasonal service to Helsinki from 30 March 2015. Norwegian only managed one season alone on the route. They currently offer a 2 weekly service. Operated by Flybe with E-190 and meets Asia connections.
http://www.finnairgroup.com/mediaen/...l_1691916.html
http://www.finnairgroup.com/mediaen/...l_1691916.html
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Civilians to staff immigration 24/7 at both terminals by December 2015 to allow 125 police do other work. E-gates are to operate outside of 9-5 hours also.
Civilians to staff immigration desks at airport - RTÉ News
Civilians to staff immigration desks at airport - RTÉ News