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Quote: "I see Ryanair will be the main airline hit with increases as airlines who don't use airbridges will pay more."
Doubtless Michael O'Leary will have something to say.....
Makes sense in a way, it must cost more to run busses (vehicles, fuel, staff, etc.) to remote stands, compared to contact gates. On the other hand, could the convenience of the latter attract a higher charge?
Doubtless Michael O'Leary will have something to say.....
Makes sense in a way, it must cost more to run busses (vehicles, fuel, staff, etc.) to remote stands, compared to contact gates. On the other hand, could the convenience of the latter attract a higher charge?
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FR bussing DAP
MOL is currently undercutting DAA fees for bussing by using Servisair , DAA must be sore at that because its a whole lot of buses everyday that DAA are missing fees on 
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Ryanair describes the DAA's proposed increase in charges as "unacceptable and irresponsible":
DAA Price Increases For 2013 Show That "The Gathering" Is Another Govt Rip Off
DAA Price Increases For 2013 Show That "The Gathering" Is Another Govt Rip Off
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Since when do FR bus people to planes at DUB ?
The bus embarkation and disembarkation point was at the old terminal the outside of which is not looking its best at the moment.
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All I will say on Ryanairs statement is pot kettle black...
Aer Lingus Regional basing a fourth aircraft DUB from March. EDI will be 5 daily EI regional comapred to 2 EI regional and 1 mainline this summer. Early morning departures will be EDI, GLA, BRS and CWL.
A few stands on Pier D are not accesable by passengers walking to aircraft so mainly when an aircraft arrives and there is a long gap between flights they go to those stands so gates won't be blocked for aircraft on short turnarounds. Thats why it only happens off peak.
Aer Lingus Regional basing a fourth aircraft DUB from March. EDI will be 5 daily EI regional comapred to 2 EI regional and 1 mainline this summer. Early morning departures will be EDI, GLA, BRS and CWL.
Since when do FR bus people to planes at DUB ?
EI the ones doing the complaining 2 weeks ago about little facilities available for that at Dub.
EI the ones doing the complaining 2 weeks ago about little facilities available for that at Dub.
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Dublin/Alicante
It is truly amazing that EI and FR 'compete' on DUB ALC, yet they always in each season seem to have flights on the same days often at similar times, and prices outrageous.
Take this Christmas, between €475 and €540 return each including one checked bag. Flights dont seem to be heavily booked either.
Highly unlikely that many would accept this but it seems in so many ways that the 2 airlines in some way work together in the interest of yield on some routes. And then some comment that once Ryanair takeover the collective unit of EI and FR can still drive value for the consumer.
Ironically, for the last 2 summers, Belfast has more flights per week to Alicante than Dublin did and the Dublin Alicante route in the height of the celtic tiger had as many as 3 and sometimes 4 flights per day return.
One does wonder....
Take this Christmas, between €475 and €540 return each including one checked bag. Flights dont seem to be heavily booked either.
Highly unlikely that many would accept this but it seems in so many ways that the 2 airlines in some way work together in the interest of yield on some routes. And then some comment that once Ryanair takeover the collective unit of EI and FR can still drive value for the consumer.
Ironically, for the last 2 summers, Belfast has more flights per week to Alicante than Dublin did and the Dublin Alicante route in the height of the celtic tiger had as many as 3 and sometimes 4 flights per day return.
One does wonder....
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Can I ask what dates you are checking with Aer Lingus as most flights out and back before Christmas and back after the New Year are very full with limited seats left on some flights.
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Originally Posted by stab3.5up
Just read i nov business traveller mag that ei moving to t2 in lhr nxt year and ac going year round to yyz
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Originally Posted by blaggerman
I don't think there's any EI/AC codeshare. They just announced a resumption of interline ticketing. A codeshare may follow, but nothing is agreed.
Air Canada and Aer Lingus Sign Interline Agreement - Sep 21, 2012
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Before EI/AC signed the above AC had already said they plan to operate year round once the loco is up and running.
In other positive according to United Irish Sales Manager the new IAD services has exceeded all expectations for UA and booking continue to remain very positive.
In other positive according to United Irish Sales Manager the new IAD services has exceeded all expectations for UA and booking continue to remain very positive.
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UA IAD
cancelled today , and already down to 4 days a week , I do beleive all airline sales managers will give the same answer, a positive spin
today Dublin had one UA instead of two
one DLinstead of 2
zero USair instead of one
fuel price , passenger volumes dropped like a cliff this month , its tough out there...
today Dublin had one UA instead of two
one DLinstead of 2
zero USair instead of one
fuel price , passenger volumes dropped like a cliff this month , its tough out there...
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cancelled today , and already down to 4 days a week , I do beleive all airline sales managers will give the same answer, a positive spin
today Dublin had one UA instead of two
one DLinstead of 2
zero USair instead of one
fuel price , passenger volumes dropped like a cliff this month , its tough out there...
today Dublin had one UA instead of two
one DLinstead of 2
zero USair instead of one
fuel price , passenger volumes dropped like a cliff this month , its tough out there...
IAD is proforming much better than CLT and 2013 could be the last season of the route unless it improves.
Latest News > Major Growth In US-Irish Traffic Expected For 2013
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cancelled USA Flights
I'm surprised to hear that flights are being cancelled this wk due to low passenger demands.... thanksgiving is on Thursday I'd expect a lot of americans based in Ireland to fly home. I flew UA127 to IAD on Sunday 18th nov - it was almost full just two seats in business empty.
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