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I don't know for certain but I'd be extremely surprised; apart from the fact that it would mean going up against two carriers with lower cost bases than theirs.
The main reason, however, is that BA is having enough trouble keeping its fleet of 734s going; they regularly have to hire in acft from Titan and others. Having visited LGW quite recently, it seems to be 50+% Easyjet and I can only see that trend continuing; ultimately, I see BA winding down its short haul presence, not increase it.
The main reason, however, is that BA is having enough trouble keeping its fleet of 734s going; they regularly have to hire in acft from Titan and others. Having visited LGW quite recently, it seems to be 50+% Easyjet and I can only see that trend continuing; ultimately, I see BA winding down its short haul presence, not increase it.
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Cityjet to Luxemburg
Highly unlikely - Lux cound not fill emb so hard to see Cityjet filling either RJ or F50, particularly as it is in poor shape, downsizing its fleet and being considered for sale by Air France
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Even Heathrow Luxembourg couldn't support a 737. I'd say the proximity of low cost German airports such as Hahn and Brussels Charleroi has diluted their Catchment area.
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Even Heathrow Luxembourg couldn't support a 737.
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Any truth that ba also looking at lgw frm dub as well as other
routes?
How do you mean and others ?
But considering BA now have a large operation at DUB with what 8 daily flights to LHR, why not add a couple of daily rotations to LGW as well ?
After all the handling, lounges, etc etc etc is all in place at DUB.
In response to another poster, yes the 734 fleet is near the end, and i cant wait to see what BA have planned at Gatters, rumours of a fleet order are still knocking around, suggestion also is that eventually some of the ex BD shorthaul Airbus fleet will fill filter down to LGW at some stage.
But currently nothing has been announced, its all down to the BA LGW MD putting a business case for new aircraft to the BA board
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BA LGW
BA axed DUB LGW at the start of the recession in Ireland. Competition was intense with gross over capacity. Can't see it being an attractive proposition now.
The DUB London route will have significant extra capacity when BA step LHR up to 7/8 per day, hence another reason LGW won't reappear.
The DUB London route will have significant extra capacity when BA step LHR up to 7/8 per day, hence another reason LGW won't reappear.
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Summer 2013
Air France will be reducing CDG for summer 2013 as part of a review of European services. Currently approx 20 European routes to be reduced/cancelled. The following flight will be dropped.
AF1979-19.30-22.20 DUB-CDG
AF1778-21.15-22.15 CDG-DUB
(Operate Sun-Fri)
Blue Air have released summer 2013 and Bucharest increases from 2 to 3 weekly from 5 July-9 September. Bacau is unchanged.
Air Baltic have released Riga for 2013 and it will operate as it did this summer.
AF1979-19.30-22.20 DUB-CDG
AF1778-21.15-22.15 CDG-DUB
(Operate Sun-Fri)
Blue Air have released summer 2013 and Bucharest increases from 2 to 3 weekly from 5 July-9 September. Bacau is unchanged.
Air Baltic have released Riga for 2013 and it will operate as it did this summer.
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Strikes at Irish airports
With less than a week to go is there any more news on the proposed industrial action by siptu next Monday at the main Irish airports?
I'm not travelling myself but some close friends are (with BA not EI) and have connections to make at LHR. They're already looking at seaferry options. The lack of any news is causing them a lot of worry.
I'm not travelling myself but some close friends are (with BA not EI) and have connections to make at LHR. They're already looking at seaferry options. The lack of any news is causing them a lot of worry.
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The DAA today applied to the High Court for an injunction to stop the strikes on Monday. The case is to be heard on Friday:
DAA seeks to prevent strike action - The Irish Times - Tue, Sep 25, 2012
The Sunday Business Post - DAA to seek injunction to stop airport strikes
Dublin Airport Authority attempts to stop SIPTU industrial action - RTÉ News
DAA seeks to prevent strike action - The Irish Times - Tue, Sep 25, 2012
The Sunday Business Post - DAA to seek injunction to stop airport strikes
Dublin Airport Authority attempts to stop SIPTU industrial action - RTÉ News
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Thanks dublinaviator. So, we should know on Friday.
If the injunction fails then let's hope legislation will be rushed through to outlaw strikes that close airports. Not much chance, though, with the Labour Party in Government.
If the injunction fails then let's hope legislation will be rushed through to outlaw strikes that close airports. Not much chance, though, with the Labour Party in Government.
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Just found this on the Irish Times website which may explain it for you.
Aer Lingus says it will sue Siptu over action - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 26, 2012
and this:
Background - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 26, 2012
Aer Lingus says it will sue Siptu over action - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 26, 2012
and this:
Background - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 26, 2012
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Press Releases > DAA Appoints Kevin Toland As Chief Executive
In regaurd to strikes I would say thre is a very high chance an injunction willbe granted.
In regaurd to strikes I would say thre is a very high chance an injunction willbe granted.