DUBLIN - 2

[racedo]

Michael O'Leary had his say...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=NOloAakGKsM

That was funny, though his colleague does look like a Vulcan with pointy ears.

Very supportive of Garda / Immigration, not an Aer Lingus issue and highlights issue which posted about a couple of days ago about Immigration booths in T1.

[Skipness One Echo]

Are Aer Lingus finally outsourcing all of their ground staff to Swissport?

[EI-A330-300]

Are Aer Lingus finally outsourcing all of their ground staff to Swissport?

They want to, but not sure about the progress.

[EI-A330-300]

The 2.4 billion Metro North Project which is scheduled to start construction in 2021 (2026/7 completion) may be brought forward with construction starting in 2019 under new capital plans. Unlikely to get to a definite decision until June/July.

It's been 12 years since MN and MW were both first announced.....so take the current and new dates with a big "maybe". There does however appear more political will now than ever for it.

[Una Due Tfc]

Originally Posted by EI-A330-300

The 2.4 billion Metro North Project which is scheduled to start construction in 2021 (2026/7 completion) may be brought forward with construction starting in 2019 under new capital plans. Unlikely to get to a definite decision until June/July.

It's been 12 years since MN and MW were both first announced.....so take the current and new dates with a big "maybe". There does however appear more political will now than ever for it.

Is it true that a metro station was built under T1 in the 70s in anticipation of this? I know it sounds like a ridiculous rumour but I've heard it from more than one person who works in the airport? Supposedly directly beneath the disused spiral car parks between T1 and T2?

[PPRuNeUser0176]

Is it true that a metro station was built under T1 in the 70s in anticipation of this? I know it sounds like a ridiculous rumour but I've heard it from more than one person who works in the airport? Supposedly directly beneath the disused spiral car parks between T1 and T2?

More than one tunnel under the airfield, Area 14 another example in T1 AFAIK.

Now the suitability for a Metro is questionable......

[Una Due Tfc]

Originally Posted by EI-EIDW

More than one tunnel under the airfield, Area 14 another example in T1 AFAIK.

Now the suitability for a Metro is questionable......

Buddy tells me there's platforms and everything under T1 ready to go?

[PPRuNeUser0176]

Buddy tells me there's platforms and everything under T1 ready to go?

May well be, don't have much detail but it's unlikely to be used.

[Jamie2k9]

Norwegian

OSL will increase from x3 to x6 weekly from late March.

[840]

The story I've heard is that they were for an internal airport shuttle (like what links T5 in Heathrow to the remote piers). Needless to say this was never built.

[PPRuNeUser0176]

The story I've heard is that they were for an internal airport shuttle (like what links T5 in Heathrow to the remote piers). Needless to say this was never built.

Heard along those lines as well as as there are more than one it could be right.

[AerRyan]

http://www.dublinlive.ie/lifestyle/travel/ryanair-launches-2999-dublin-porto-12542541

Aer Lingus cancelling the planned Porto route and cutting frequencies on other routes

[EI-A330-300]

Not exactly cutting capacity that didn't operate last year, unable to get the right aircraft.

[EI-A330-300]

Aer Lingus could be about to launch Las Vegas this winter. CEO has said the will likely take a "gamble" and possibly operate it as a winter only service.

[benjyyy]

Originally Posted by EI-A330-300

Aer Lingus could be about to launch Las Vegas this winter. CEO has said the will likely take a "gamble" and possibly operate it as a winter only service.

Doesn't make much sense to me. Vegas isn't the nicest climate in the winter.

[CCR]

Would have thought that Dallas and Montreal would be a higher priority than Las Vegas.

[EI-A330-300]

CCR

Vegas is best to make a return with spare winter capacity, YUL would be sunmer seasonal and DFW possibly as well.

benjyyy

Most don't go for the climate, could be year round as well.

[840]

I can't imagine too many Business Class tickets to Las Vegas. Would it be a similar offering to Orlando? DFW would seem to have an advantage in this regard.

If they are going to start looking at long-haul leisure destinations, has anywhere in the Caribbean ever been considered?

[Sober Lark]

EI will have to be more competitive on their fares. A recent flight from SFO / DUB only had about 60 PAX. Doesn't seem like a successful entry to a new market. There is a price tipping point for individuals / families that make going via FRA, LHR, AMS, CDG or with the likes of WOW more attractive Testing the market for DUB- LAS will indeed need some competitive pricing.

[EI-A330-300]

EI will have to be more competitive on their fares. A recent flight from SFO / DUB only had about 60 PAX. Doesn't seem like a successful entry to a new market. There is a price tipping point for individuals / families that make going via FRA, LHR, AMS, CDG or with the likes of WOW more attractive Testing the market for DUB- LAS will indeed need some competitive pricing.

SFO is very successful, one flight is not a good judgment. It's operating over 90% over the summer, 80-85% outside this with prehaps Jan/Feb slightly but it's operating at a higher frequency Q1 than in 2016.

I can't imagine too many Business Class tickets to Las Vegas. Would it be a similar offering to Orlando? DFW would seem to have an advantage in this regard.

If they are going to start looking at long-haul leisure destinations, has anywhere in the Caribbean ever been considered?

Will be priced like MCO I suspect which does well and couldn't see freq been more than x3 weekly.