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Etihad confirms B777-300ER on 6/10 Dublin-Abu Dhabi flights
Eithad has confirmed that much leaked 34pc capacity increase from July 2, 412 seat (28-384) B777-300ER on 6 morning flights EY42, 262 seat (22-240) A330-200 remains on 4 evening flights EY48
http://www.etihadmediacentre.com/file.php?f_ID=3941
http://www.etihadmediacentre.com/file.php?f_ID=3941
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Any indication of what EY intend to do with the aircraft that has been freed up by this move? I gather there was some previous speculation they might be considering new routes to Belfast or Edinburgh?
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There's no way Etihad will start flying to Belfast. Aside from the poor facilities in BFS, it'll just dilute their yields and reduce loads through DUB which they won't want.
And lets face it, much of Etihads and Emirates success in DUB can be attributed to record high emigration levels in the Republic, which they'd struggle to replicate in BFS. Plus, most of the North are within a 2hr drive of DUB. So there's nothing really to gain from an additional Irish service through BFS.
And lets face it, much of Etihads and Emirates success in DUB can be attributed to record high emigration levels in the Republic, which they'd struggle to replicate in BFS. Plus, most of the North are within a 2hr drive of DUB. So there's nothing really to gain from an additional Irish service through BFS.
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MEB3 carriers in Ireland
Growth in Dublin to the Gulf is great to see. It is also likey that at least one of the MEB3 carriers (probably EK) will announce Belfast as a destination within 18 months. The EK CEO announced some time ago that EK is looking further west in the UK.
As a destination Belfast generates more than 6m passengers per year. It is already on the Emirates radar.
The MEB3 will be chasing the transfer traffic that currently transits LHR and AMS in particular, and don't forget that Emirates competes with Etihad and Qatar Airways. Adding BFS will steal some traffic from EY in Dublin.
But the long haul trend from Ireland as a whole is certainly upwards, to the detrement of hubs in Europe.
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As a destination Belfast generates more than 6m passengers per year. It is already on the Emirates radar.
The MEB3 will be chasing the transfer traffic that currently transits LHR and AMS in particular, and don't forget that Emirates competes with Etihad and Qatar Airways. Adding BFS will steal some traffic from EY in Dublin.
But the long haul trend from Ireland as a whole is certainly upwards, to the detrement of hubs in Europe.
FF
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Latest News > Etihad Airways To Increase Capacity On Dublin Flights
I know it's old news but do you think the 777 will continue into the winter schedule ?
I know it's old news but do you think the 777 will continue into the winter schedule ?
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The MEB3wil l be after the transfer traffic that currently transits LHR and AMS in particular
BFS is becoming to DUB what BHX is to LHR, it's just easier to hub there.
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Swiss increase capacity to Zurich between 6 July and 24 August. Service increases from 7 to 9 weekly. Daily A321 remains all summer (A320 some of last summer) and extra flights operated by A320 on Sat and Sun afternoons.
Blue1 from 1 April will operate the morning CPH flight for SAS using B717.
Blue1 from 1 April will operate the morning CPH flight for SAS using B717.
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Passengers numbers for Jan up 2% to almost 1.2 million.
Europe 557,000 up 3%
UK 460,000 down 3%
Transatlantic 90,000 up 12%
Africa/Middle East 47,000 up 50%
Domestic 3,900 up 9%
Latest News > Almost 1.2 Million Passengers Travel Through Dublin Airport In January
Europe 557,000 up 3%
UK 460,000 down 3%
Transatlantic 90,000 up 12%
Africa/Middle East 47,000 up 50%
Domestic 3,900 up 9%
Latest News > Almost 1.2 Million Passengers Travel Through Dublin Airport In January
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Some interesting analysis on how the American-US merger will effect Dublin:
American-US Airways merger: the competitive impact on European carriers | CAPA - Centre for Aviation
American-US Airways merger: the competitive impact on European carriers | CAPA - Centre for Aviation
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Aer Lingus Summer 2013 Changes
Bucharest dropped from 30 April.
Warsaw reduced from 7 to 4 weekly from 31 March.
Milan MXP reduced 6 weekly until 30 April, 5 weekly from 1 May.
Faro increases from 14 to 15 weekly from 1 May and to 16 weekly from 16 September.
Malaga increases from 14 to 15 weekly from 1 August.
Tenerife increases from 2 to 3 weekly 4 May-16 September (remains 3 other months)
Lanzarote increases from 4 to 6 weekly from 31 March.
Verona increases from 2 to 3 weekly from 31 March.
Palma increases from 4 to 5 weekly from 1 May-31 July.
Warsaw reduced from 7 to 4 weekly from 31 March.
Milan MXP reduced 6 weekly until 30 April, 5 weekly from 1 May.
Faro increases from 14 to 15 weekly from 1 May and to 16 weekly from 16 September.
Malaga increases from 14 to 15 weekly from 1 August.
Tenerife increases from 2 to 3 weekly 4 May-16 September (remains 3 other months)
Lanzarote increases from 4 to 6 weekly from 31 March.
Verona increases from 2 to 3 weekly from 31 March.
Palma increases from 4 to 5 weekly from 1 May-31 July.
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Bucharest
Shame regarding Bucharest. But 2 airlines serving Bucharest from Dublin seemed too much and EI's timings werent great. Will Blue Air increase the frequency as a result of this ?
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Would they not try Sofia again? No carrier on this route. Ski destination in the winter and summer destination too. Plenty of Irish owning apartments out there!!
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I just bought tickets from Dublin to Asia, EK was the cheapest at 532 Euros, followed by EY who were about 30 Euro more, but the closest European airline was close to 1000 Euro with connections in London or Amsterdam.
Its also worth noting that the both EK and EY offer 30 kgs baggage allowances, which is worth 150 Euros compared to flying on EI.
EI will have to up their game if they want to compete
Mutt
Its also worth noting that the both EK and EY offer 30 kgs baggage allowances, which is worth 150 Euros compared to flying on EI.
EI will have to up their game if they want to compete
Mutt
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Shame regarding Bucharest. But 2 airlines serving Bucharest from Dublin seemed too much and EI's timings werent great. Will Blue Air increase the frequency as a result of this ?
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Mutt said: "I just bought tickets from Dublin to Asia, EK was the cheapest at 532 Euros, followed by EY who were about 30 Euro more.....................Its also worth noting that the both EK and EY offer 30 kgs baggage allowances, which is worth 150 Euros compared to flying on EI.
EI will have to up their game if they want to compete"
I must have missed the memo where it was announced that EI were now competing with EY and EK to offer flights from DUB to Asia..........
EI will have to up their game if they want to compete"
I must have missed the memo where it was announced that EI were now competing with EY and EK to offer flights from DUB to Asia..........