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well, even with that fare you found, its only £70-odd difference, hardly the 200-300 euros quoted.
Added the that the fares found higher at MAN than DUB, hardly shows an all out higher price from DUB does it?
Added the that the fares found higher at MAN than DUB, hardly shows an all out higher price from DUB does it?
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Won't the UK fares include APD which is paid by the customer but is not revenue generated for the airline? Seat yield comparison should only be on the income earned by the airline.
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T2 criticism
I see that the CEO of EI made reference the other day to certain lack of facilities at T2 (are we surprised?):
No conveyor belt between baggage and US CBP so bags have to go by hand.
Absence of chutes from Gates to Ramp for buggies resulting in long journeys for manual transportation of same.
No parking guidance system for incoming a/c. Yes, a brand new Terminal and marshallers still have to be used.
The a/c still require tankers for re-fuelling instead of a fuel line system.
Not enough gates.
Ah well, I'm sure the DAA had more important issues in their plan such as shops and cafes and, no doubt, bowed to the unions in the case of some of the above.
No conveyor belt between baggage and US CBP so bags have to go by hand.
Absence of chutes from Gates to Ramp for buggies resulting in long journeys for manual transportation of same.
No parking guidance system for incoming a/c. Yes, a brand new Terminal and marshallers still have to be used.
The a/c still require tankers for re-fuelling instead of a fuel line system.
Not enough gates.
Ah well, I'm sure the DAA had more important issues in their plan such as shops and cafes and, no doubt, bowed to the unions in the case of some of the above.
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DAA sell off?
I've just been perusing the indicated sale value of State assets as published in last week's papers. In the area of Transport from a taxpayers' viewpoint there is no point in the State selling its holding in Aer Lingus right now as it is only worth buttons but the DAA (I presume this includes Cork and Shannon) is worth just under a billion. That's reasonably serious money in the light of the predicament Ireland is in. Hopefully, they will start that process soon making sure that Dublin is sold on the basis of competing terminals. Not holding my breath though as the nonsensical aviation political baggage that has plagued the country since its foundation which I thought the incoming new Government would quickly discard doesn't look like being ditched anytime soon.
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As of Firday Sep 9:
Shannon Airport Authority have submitted a proposal to the Department of Transport suggesting a separation from the DAA and leased to a private company for a period of 15 to 35 years.
Shannon Airport Authority have submitted a proposal to the Department of Transport suggesting a separation from the DAA and leased to a private company for a period of 15 to 35 years.
Cork Airport suggested a CIE-type holding company should be established with the three State airports
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If EI got off their own backsides and decided if they were moving to terminal two sooner than thirty seconds to midnight in construction terms they could have given proper input into the terminal design, like most hub carriers do in their home airport. 
Its a bit late to complain about functionality when the terminal is complete.
Its a bit late to complain about functionality when the terminal is complete.
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If EI got off their own backsides and decided if they were moving to terminal two sooner than thirty seconds to midnight in construction terms they could have given proper input into the terminal design, like most hub carriers do in their home airport. Its a bit late to complain about functionality when the terminal is complete.
. If EI want to use it then use it, can't see the DAA going to stop them.
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if the infrastructure is there why have Aer Lingus done nothng about it other than complain . If EI want to use it then use it, can't see the DAA going to stop them.
Reminder of what EI CEO said:.No conveyor belt between baggage and US CBP so bags have to go by hand.
Absence of chutes from Gates to Ramp for buggies resulting in long journeys for manual transportation of same.
No parking guidance system for incoming a/c. Yes, a brand new Terminal and marshallers still have to be used.
The a/c still require tankers for re-fuelling instead of a fuel line system.
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Looks like Europe Airpost will not operate from Dublin for summer 2012. Not known if there will be a replacment carrier.
Any update on the Swiss Flight to ZRH today? Beleave a number of passengers
Any update on the Swiss Flight to ZRH today? Beleave a number of passengers
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Why do you say that Europe Airpost will not operate from Dublin next summer? One A/C is operated by Air Contractors in EAP colours,is based in Dublin and will be operating for 2012.
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There were reports that Air Transit were to cancel DUB services from end of the season because they have not got enough aircraft.
They have had a re think and flights expected to continue but not confirmed yet.
They have had a re think and flights expected to continue but not confirmed yet.