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It's not just Dublin, you have to go through security twice in SNN as well, first when you enter the general departure area and then when you go to enter preclearence section you get checked again.
There are two reasons for the second screening.
- You have/may have had access to your checked bag, so they want to ensure that you haven't swapped anything that is not allowed in your carry-on during this time
- The original screening did not meet TSA standards, e.g. you did not have to remove your shoes for those that don't meet trusted traveller.
Remember travellers are released directly into the sterile area on arrival in the US. Anyone who doesn't do pre-clearance has to be re-screened on arrival. The double screening could be eliminated, but my guess is it is not deemed cost-effective. It would be a complete waste to create a full shopping area that is only useable during a small portion of the day. Some lounge space is fine, but most retailers would not like to have shops sitting completely idle for much of the day. It might be possible to 'upgrade' the main security to meet the TSA guidelines, but that would not solve the problem of access to checked luggage at pre-clearance.
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Of course if this was anything more than "scare Joe Public presents Security Theatre" all passengers to the US would need to have their shoes xrayed. Of course at most airports, this does not happen and is therefore a security risk.
Or not.
Indeed there is nothing to stop the underpants bomber on most flights to the US from certain airports that don't have secondary TSA checks.
Or not.
Indeed there is nothing to stop the underpants bomber on most flights to the US from certain airports that don't have secondary TSA checks.
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Ryanair: 26 based aircrafts next summer and new route DUB-AMS from 27th October
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Nice to see some competition on the AMS route.
I had to get to Eindhoven earlier this year.
Booking about eight weeks out, EI into AMS was ~€400.
I ended up flying into DUS which was half the price.
I had to get to Eindhoven earlier this year.
Booking about eight weeks out, EI into AMS was ~€400.
I ended up flying into DUS which was half the price.
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From 2 November DL service to JFK will change from B763/4 to A333. A333 was scheduled back in March/April but lather replaced by B763/4 but now back to A333.
Of course the previous ATL change for S16 has been put back to B763 which is no surprise as it happens annually at this stage.
Of course the previous ATL change for S16 has been put back to B763 which is no surprise as it happens annually at this stage.
They've been the only North American carrier reducing capacity from Ireland in recent years. ATL went from year round L1011 to MD11 to B772 to A333 to a seasonal B763, and JFK was 10 x weekly B763 peak season until a couple of years ago. 4 x daily AA and 4 x daily UA must have hit them hard?
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They've been the only North American carrier reducing capacity from Ireland in recent years. ATL went from year round L1011 to MD11 to B772 to A333 to a seasonal B763, and JFK was 10 x weekly B763 peak season until a couple of years ago. 4 x daily AA and 4 x daily UA must have hit them hard?
JFK overall capacity during winter will has increased during winter 14 and now winter 15, granted stopping ATL for full season in winter 14 helped that and increased capacity to JFK.
The 10 weekly peak season JFK only operated for one season (? - @most 2) and I think we may see the A332 or 3 stay around for next summer to JFK over ATL. Summer capacity to JFK is up this year as DL previously operated B767 peak summer and winter and B752 outside of this in the last year or two in summer.
ATL is heavily dependent on transit numbers and as capacity increases and new routes have happened they have squeezed DL on that front.
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August Stats
2.6 million passengers in August +15%
Europe - 1.4 million +12%
UK - 823,000 +18%
Transatlantic - 319,000 +23%
Middle East and Africa - 86,000 +29%
Domestic - 8,500 +7%
Year to Date over 16.8 million +15% (+2.3 million)
http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-...n_Airport.aspx
daa are expecting full year numbers to be around 24.9 million (+ 3.2 million).
Europe - 1.4 million +12%
UK - 823,000 +18%
Transatlantic - 319,000 +23%
Middle East and Africa - 86,000 +29%
Domestic - 8,500 +7%
Year to Date over 16.8 million +15% (+2.3 million)
http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-...n_Airport.aspx
daa are expecting full year numbers to be around 24.9 million (+ 3.2 million).
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Europe Airpost/ASL Airlines France have announced Paris–Dublin-Halifax will return in 2016 and will operate from July to mid October (July/August this year). According to press release the passenger split is 75% (Paris) and 25% (Dublin).
Paris ? Halifax : Europe Airpost renforce son programme transatlantique - Europe Airpost
Paris ? Halifax : Europe Airpost renforce son programme transatlantique - Europe Airpost
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Dublin Airport is to spend an estimated €60m upgrading its existing runway and improving a number of other infrastructure elements.
"Recent studies have determined that the runway does not have sufficient structural strength for the projected aircraft movements over the next 15-20 years and a rehabilitation of the pavement is required," the DAA has told prospective contractors.
It added: "The condition of a number of other very critical assets in the vicinity of runway 10/28 has also been assessed over the last number of years. Through these assessments, it has been determined that the assets must be rehabilitated within the next two to three years in order to sustain airport operations and reduce the risk of a system failure."
The DAA noted that it finds it difficult to even locate spares for its critical but aging approach lighting system.
The existing main runway was built in 1989 and in 2010 was overlaid with a substance to allow for improved friction for aircraft. That scheme, which cost about €7m, had a design life of between six and eight years.
"Recent studies have determined that the runway does not have sufficient structural strength for the projected aircraft movements over the next 15-20 years and a rehabilitation of the pavement is required," the DAA has told prospective contractors.
It added: "The condition of a number of other very critical assets in the vicinity of runway 10/28 has also been assessed over the last number of years. Through these assessments, it has been determined that the assets must be rehabilitated within the next two to three years in order to sustain airport operations and reduce the risk of a system failure."
The DAA noted that it finds it difficult to even locate spares for its critical but aging approach lighting system.
The existing main runway was built in 1989 and in 2010 was overlaid with a substance to allow for improved friction for aircraft. That scheme, which cost about €7m, had a design life of between six and eight years.
The works the DAA has sought tenders for also include the upgrade of lighting on the runway; taxiway upgrades; additional infrastructure for bigger aircraft such as the A380; and new signage.
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legitimate concerns over aircraft noise levels
Since when is that an issue, unless crosswind is in operation there is minimal impact on people as the path is restricted from residential development.
The only noise abatement procedure I can think of in DUB is no turning jet departures over Howth below 3,000 feet at night off 10.
They'll use 28 when winds allow for departures due to A) It being the most convenient for the aircraft and B) The least populated areas being west of the airfield.
They'll use 28 when winds allow for departures due to A) It being the most convenient for the aircraft and B) The least populated areas being west of the airfield.
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Last edited by Sober Lark; 15th Sep 2015 at 18:40.
And actually having done a bit more research, there's no turning of jets off 10 allowed over Howth at any time at any level. Someone important must have complained! No mention of 16 though.....
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According to the Indian PM who visited for a few hours yeaterday he made a comment saying there will be a direct air services soon.
Visit to Ireland is short but historic, says PM Narendra Modi in Dublin
Will be interesting to see if it will happen.
Visit to Ireland is short but historic, says PM Narendra Modi in Dublin
Will be interesting to see if it will happen.
And actually having done a bit more research, there's no turning of jets off 10 allowed over Howth at any time at any level. Someone important must have complained! No mention of 16 though.....
