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Willie Walsh is very clever. Clever enough, in fact, to leave Ryanair plodding around Eastern and Southern Europe, on cheap fares, while he wants I.A.G to have a dominant share in the second busiest market in the world i.e. Ireland/U.K.
plus a share of a huge Irish American market, which likes to travel to distant countries, when they can visit Ireland, on the way. Remember, he has been there, in various roles, so knows the score.
plus a share of a huge Irish American market, which likes to travel to distant countries, when they can visit Ireland, on the way. Remember, he has been there, in various roles, so knows the score.
Interesting idea, but probably a happy bi-product than the main motivation. Corporation tax is 30% in Spain and 21% in the UK, yet IAG is Spanish based.
According to one piece of research by the Institute of International and European Affairs in 2011, the UK had an effective corporate tax rate just above 23%, in Spain it was just under 21%, while Ireland's is about 12%.
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While everybody seems to be looking at an IAG t/over in the context of competing with BA, that ignores the fact that (apart from the ME3) BA's biggest competitor for ex UK International is AFKLM out of the regions. For example, even at NCL, AFKLM offers more frequency to connect with TA than BA. An aggressive marketing approach by IAG using ex-UK regions via Dublin for TA might result in a substantial extraction from AFKLM pax numbers, impacting on the sustainability of their feeds to Schiphol and CDG.
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This is going to sound bitter from a Brit but I hope all the transatlantic players big and small, from EI to AF/KL/DL to UA to FI etc. start to eat away at BA, because I think it's going to take BA losing out big time for the government to realise what a shambles LHR is and maybe even do something.
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Willie Walsh is very clever. Clever enough, in fact, to leave Ryanair plodding around Eastern and Southern Europe, on cheap fares, while he wants I.A.G to have a dominant share in the second busiest market in the world i.e. Ireland/U.K.
While everybody seems to be looking at an IAG t/over in the context of competing with BA, that ignores the fact that (apart from the ME3) BA's biggest competitor for ex UK International is AFKLM out of the regions. For example, even at NCL, AFKLM offers more frequency to connect with TA than BA. An aggressive marketing approach by IAG using ex-UK regions via Dublin for TA might result in a substantial extraction from AFKLM pax numbers, impacting on the sustainability of their feeds to Schiphol and CDG.
This is going to sound bitter from a Brit but I hope all the transatlantic players big and small, from EI to AF/KL/DL to UA to FI etc. start to eat away at BA, because I think it's going to take BA losing out big time for the government to realise what a shambles LHR is and maybe even do something.
It’s been happening for years, no, decades.
The government has remained unmotivated to allow LHR expansion.
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Some interesting fleet changes planned for this Summer and over the next 2-3 years; the planned A330-200 for this Summer (EI-EWR) is apparently not going ahead, because EI is trying to source an A333.
Also, the A319 fleet will be down by one unit next year (apparently to be replaced by a 321), and the A319s will be completely gone by 2017.
No word at all about A330NEos. Fourth 757 looks likely by next Summer (2016).
Also, the A319 fleet will be down by one unit next year (apparently to be replaced by a 321), and the A319s will be completely gone by 2017.
No word at all about A330NEos. Fourth 757 looks likely by next Summer (2016).
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I know what you mean, very very inconsistent painting their leased aircraft in full Aer Lingus livery, using Aer Lingus crew and fitting them with full Aer Lingus interior, PTV's and lie flat business class.
Thousands of airliners are leased worldwide... I hardly see any inconsistency. It's probably that darn Air Contractors sticker on the nose
Thousands of airliners are leased worldwide... I hardly see any inconsistency. It's probably that darn Air Contractors sticker on the nose
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Aer Lingus selected 757 as a temporary measure to operate Shannon US routes that otherwise may not be viable . In the interim between when a suitable Airbus alternative becomes available eg 321neo.
In addition using the single aisle jet allows EI to test this arrangement. Also negates the need to add new types to its own fleet. It also enables EI to operate Dublin Toronto at lower cost to Air Canada and make the route viable. 330 much more expensive to operate, and in the lean winter is a great help here. Also enables EI to do routine maintenance in 330 , and 757's slot in, like is the case on the JFK route ex Dublin.
In addition using the single aisle jet allows EI to test this arrangement. Also negates the need to add new types to its own fleet. It also enables EI to operate Dublin Toronto at lower cost to Air Canada and make the route viable. 330 much more expensive to operate, and in the lean winter is a great help here. Also enables EI to do routine maintenance in 330 , and 757's slot in, like is the case on the JFK route ex Dublin.
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Link to article
Could you post the link please, EI-BUD, it sounds like an article worth reading.
Here is the link, sorry only read your message now;
Aer Lingus rejects IAG's bid, but an old acquaintance should not be forgot. IAG will be back | CAPA - Centre for Aviation
You may need to copy and paste to read it.
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Some interesting fleet changes planned for this Summer and over the next 2-3 years; the planned A330-200 for this Summer (EI-EWR) is apparently not going ahead, because EI is trying to source an A333.
Also, the A319 fleet will be down by one unit next year (apparently to be replaced by a 321), and the A319s will be completely gone by 2017.
No word at all about A330NEos. Fourth 757 looks likely by next Summer (2016).
Also, the A319 fleet will be down by one unit next year (apparently to be replaced by a 321), and the A319s will be completely gone by 2017.
No word at all about A330NEos. Fourth 757 looks likely by next Summer (2016).
What would the 4th 757 do?
Aer Lingus settles on Omni Air for B767 lease requirements - ch-aviation.com
According to that article, EI is taking the 767 to cover the loss of EI-EWR and to cover the SNN-BOS route. That seems to be confused.
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Leasing gives the airline the options of changing types, take advantage of market conditions, negotiate leases with no depreciations worries and increase or expand crewing requirements, to fit the market. Owning aircraft is a way of amassing liabilities, which, like our old bangers, can be very difficult to get rid of when you need to change capacity and routes.
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Fairdealfrank,
Here is the link, sorry only read your message now;
Aer Lingus rejects IAG's bid, but an old acquaintance should not be forgot. IAG will be back | CAPA - Centre for Aviation
You may need to copy and paste to read it.
EI-BUD
Here is the link, sorry only read your message now;
Aer Lingus rejects IAG's bid, but an old acquaintance should not be forgot. IAG will be back | CAPA - Centre for Aviation
You may need to copy and paste to read it.
EI-BUD
Thanks for the link, EI-BUD, was interesting.
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Muller will now leave at end of next month after 2014 announced have being delivered. Colm Barringto (chair of board) will take over executive responsibility immediately and take over as CEO in March until a new appointment is made.
Mueller to leave Aer Lingus earlier than planned - RTÉ News
Also EI and EIR carried 11.1 million passengers in 2014 up from 10.7 million in 2013.
Mueller to leave Aer Lingus earlier than planned - RTÉ News
Also EI and EIR carried 11.1 million passengers in 2014 up from 10.7 million in 2013.
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A return to Dub DXB!!! So Aer Lingus are going to compete with their shareholder (albeit small shareholding) who fly to AUH and align with Qantas who are linked to Emirates. Emirates have thrown a lifeline to Qantas, and now it is suggested a competitor will enter DUB DXB to compete with them in order to work with Qantas on Australian links!!!
Sounds highly likely. I Think greater likelihood that EI operate some DUB AUH alongside Etihad, feeding the hub like AirBerlin do from some german points ... An this is in my view also unlikely.
A return to Dub DXB!!! So Aer Lingus are going to compete with their shareholder (albeit small shareholding) who fly to AUH and align with Qantas who are linked to Emirates. Emirates have thrown a lifeline to Qantas, and now it is suggested a competitor will enter DUB DXB to compete with them in order to work with Qantas on Australian links!!!
Sounds highly likely. I Think greater likelihood that EI operate some DUB AUH alongside Etihad, feeding the hub like AirBerlin do from some german points ... An this is in my view also unlikely.
IAG have purchased shares in EI for the second time since their bid!
Nice couple of hundred million will cheer them up.
No doubt UK Competition Commission will have no issues with IAG takeover.