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Just read on another site that the DAA are concerned by Runway 10/28. The new runway would of being open about now. They don't know how many more years 10/28 will cope with repairs before it will have to be closed as repairs won't sustain it forever. The plan was to close it when the new runway opened and rebuild it. It only leaves there to operate with 16/34 which means the airport could not handle long haul traffic and possibly medium haul. Runway 1028 opened in 1989. It will be a costly whatever they decide to do.
Anybody know more info and if its true.
16/34 is mainly used for cross-wind operations.
Anybody know more info and if its true.
16/34 is mainly used for cross-wind operations.
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It looks very lightly that EI will handle EK.
It is also expected that the handling agreement will be unveiled as a codeshare for EK flights which would be great for EI.
Discussions have definitely taken place between EI and EK in regard to the handling contract. An announcement is due by the end of the month. Weather it happens this week or next is the next question.
EI have said recently they want to have code share flights to Middle East/Asia.
All from a few EI ground crew.
As for the runway, It was only a matter of time before this issue was raised. It looks great on the surface but think the concern is for the subsurface and foundation which is close to its lifespan. The DAA will have to do something. After having repairs etc done for the last 20+ years there is only a certain amount of repairs that can be done.
With no sign of the new runway for many years, R10/28 will do well to last until it does get built, thats if it does.
There is a full video survey of the runway weekly to monitor it.
It is also expected that the handling agreement will be unveiled as a codeshare for EK flights which would be great for EI.
Discussions have definitely taken place between EI and EK in regard to the handling contract. An announcement is due by the end of the month. Weather it happens this week or next is the next question.
EI have said recently they want to have code share flights to Middle East/Asia.
All from a few EI ground crew.
As for the runway, It was only a matter of time before this issue was raised. It looks great on the surface but think the concern is for the subsurface and foundation which is close to its lifespan. The DAA will have to do something. After having repairs etc done for the last 20+ years there is only a certain amount of repairs that can be done.
With no sign of the new runway for many years, R10/28 will do well to last until it does get built, thats if it does.
There is a full video survey of the runway weekly to monitor it.
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The runway was in a bad state earlier this year before it was resurfaced. Its a concrete runway being resurfaced every year with bitumen which will only last for so long. As far as I know there is more work being done soon and with the DAA having no money and airlines wanting lower landing charges what can be done?
There can't be many airport using a runway over 20 years old and having up to 200,00 movements every year.
There can't be many airport using a runway over 20 years old and having up to 200,00 movements every year.
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Aer Lingus afternoon/evening departure to JFK will us USPC from 30 October. Its because it moves back to the winter departure at 15.45. Not sure about next summer as its moves back to the 17.00 departure.
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Air Traffic Control charges to be cut by over 40% from Jan 2012:
25% for 2012
6% in 2013/4/5
Minister for Transport working with Commission for Aviation Regulation and the DAA to have a reduction in airport charges.
25% for 2012
6% in 2013/4/5
Minister for Transport working with Commission for Aviation Regulation and the DAA to have a reduction in airport charges.
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Latest News > Bad Weather Disrupts Flight Schedule At Dublin Airport
No flights landed between 20.03 - 21.13 all diverted only one departure.
Ryanair can't operate any more flights until aircraft get back to the airprot.
Airlines also advising passengers to allow extra time as all trains from Connoly and city centre suspended. Luas also suspended. M50/M1 roads on approch to airprot flooded. Buses also affected.
Live: Weather and travel updates - RT News
Ryanair to update shortly on there flights.
Bad Weather Disrupts Flight Schedule At Dublin Airport
October 24 2011
Due to severe wind sheer and bad weather conditions on approach to the main runway at Dublin Airport a number of aircraft have been diverted to alternative airports.
Passengers are advised to contact their airline's website BEFORE travelling to Dublin Airport.
21.00: 24th October, 2011
October 24 2011
Due to severe wind sheer and bad weather conditions on approach to the main runway at Dublin Airport a number of aircraft have been diverted to alternative airports.
Passengers are advised to contact their airline's website BEFORE travelling to Dublin Airport.
21.00: 24th October, 2011
Ryanair can't operate any more flights until aircraft get back to the airprot.
Airlines also advising passengers to allow extra time as all trains from Connoly and city centre suspended. Luas also suspended. M50/M1 roads on approch to airprot flooded. Buses also affected.
Live: Weather and travel updates - RT News
Ryanair to update shortly on there flights.
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FR last few flights will operate. Dublin based flights will have long delays but will operate. Looking forword to seeing passengers who were in FAO at 04.30 this morning and are not due in till 23.30 
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It looks very lightly that EI will handle EK.
It is also expected that the handling agreement will be unveiled as a codeshare for EK flights which would be great for EI.
Discussions have definitely taken place between EI and EK in regard to the handling contract. An announcement is due by the end of the month. Weather it happens this week or next is the next question.
EI have said recently they want to have code share flights to Middle East/Asia.
All from a few EI ground crew.
It is also expected that the handling agreement will be unveiled as a codeshare for EK flights which would be great for EI.
Discussions have definitely taken place between EI and EK in regard to the handling contract. An announcement is due by the end of the month. Weather it happens this week or next is the next question.
EI have said recently they want to have code share flights to Middle East/Asia.
All from a few EI ground crew.
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I hope an EI/EK tie-up on the DXB route does take place, would be good for both airlines. Christoph Mueller has spoken of gaining a partner to fly East but the question has always been who and where as he's regularly ruled out EI ever flying East with their own metal so EK makes sense if that's what happens.
EY will have to wait a while before they can get their hands on EI, the government has said it won't sell for less than EUR1 a share and it's currently a while off that. EY showing interested boosted EI but the deficit there needs dealing with and until that happens the share price will struggle.
EY will have to wait a while before they can get their hands on EI, the government has said it won't sell for less than EUR1 a share and it's currently a while off that. EY showing interested boosted EI but the deficit there needs dealing with and until that happens the share price will struggle.
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EY/EI not a hope
Not a hope of EY going anywhere near EI as a handling agent. How far down the list of who cares do you really think EY would be amongest EI ground staff given that it is only a once a day flight.
EI have shown no interest at all in any third party handling why on earth would they go down that money draining road at the minute. Granted in the future they might, in fact do they even have a third party handling licence for Dublin?
I would say more that it is more likely that Sky Handling or Servisair will fight it out to the last cent as too who gets that cherry or even Menzies may try and get it to get a foot hold in DUB.
EI have shown no interest at all in any third party handling why on earth would they go down that money draining road at the minute. Granted in the future they might, in fact do they even have a third party handling licence for Dublin?
I would say more that it is more likely that Sky Handling or Servisair will fight it out to the last cent as too who gets that cherry or even Menzies may try and get it to get a foot hold in DUB.
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October Bank Hoilday
2% increase in amount fo seat available from DUB (Fri 27 - Mon 31 October) Around 250,000 seats this year compared to just over 220,000 in 2010. With all the domestic flights included in 2010 figures its about 3.5% increase.
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Originally Posted by Shamrock350
I hope an EI/EK tie-up on the DXB route does take place, would be good for both airlines.
United to announce DUB - IAD soon. They plan on expanding at IAD and DUB is on the list of new routes. Reported on several US fourms. May 2012 was said as a start date.
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Aer Lingus clearly could not make Dulles work on its own as it had to give up after trying hard.
That suggests a United plane smaller than the A330, being careful not to take connecting traffic away from EWR-DUB or alternatively United pushing a code share very hard at the US end.
What actually is happening to the IAD-Madrid route - lots of conflicting rumours?
That suggests a United plane smaller than the A330, being careful not to take connecting traffic away from EWR-DUB or alternatively United pushing a code share very hard at the US end.
What actually is happening to the IAD-Madrid route - lots of conflicting rumours?
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Taken from DAA CIP 2010 - 2014
Explains the full video survey of the runway weekly.
Dublin airport‘s main runway 10/28 was completed in 1989 and has been in continuous operation for the past 20 years. The frequency of maintenance on the runway, in the form of slab replacements, has steadily increased over the past number of years. A structural evaluation carried out in 2007 has concluded that the remaining life of the pavement to be in the order of 4 to 6 years before significant intervention is required. It is therefore intended to carry out the runway overlay over the period 2010 to 2011. Every year the overlay is delayed beyond this date, the extent of the rehabilitation required will increase significantly. This project has become even more critical in light of the postponement of the new North Runway.