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@EI-A330-300
How is the fleet left ''very stretched''? The net number of aircraft in the fleet is still the same. Little Red has 4 A320s: 2 were leased-in, 2 were taken from the EI fleet. The 2 from the EI fleet are being replaced by the 2 A319s.
Yes, the fleet is currently stretched, however as you say, the final A319 is due ''very soon''. Therefore, your notion of ''a summer of subbed in aircraft'' is baseless.
How is the fleet left ''very stretched''? The net number of aircraft in the fleet is still the same. Little Red has 4 A320s: 2 were leased-in, 2 were taken from the EI fleet. The 2 from the EI fleet are being replaced by the 2 A319s.
Yes, the fleet is currently stretched, however as you say, the final A319 is due ''very soon''. Therefore, your notion of ''a summer of subbed in aircraft'' is baseless.
Could be a run of bad look but one of the VS aircraft when tech and EI had to sen there ones to operate while the new A319 had problems the day after it started service. In May and June there just isn't room for this to happen.
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eI just short a back up on a few days until A319 arrives
More of an issue is crew ....
A busy summer ahead and yes you will see subs every week
More of an issue is crew ....
A busy summer ahead and yes you will see subs every week
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Tis true there is little spare capacity during summer which is a good thing. Should firefighting be required to cover for things like tech issues then load/connections permitting a LHR flight will often be merged freeing up an aircraft. There is usually a plan b, c and d before they get to a hire in which obviously is a last resort due to cost.
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Aer Lingus have submitted proposels for a route to SFO or SJC, they want to know the interest and possible financial commitment from all the companies based here. The financial commitment will be the test if its just talk or are these companies serous about the service.
Would post the link but you need to subscribe to read it.
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Diverted into Barcelona, caused DUB-PMI-DUB to be cancelled this morning but PMI-ORK has taken some of the retrun passengers back tonight. The aircraft operated from BCN this evening AFAIK.
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Aer Lingus to pursue further wet leasing opportunities after Virgin Atlantic deal:
Aer Lingus to pursue 'wet-leasing' contracts with other carriers - Tourism News | Travel & Tourism Industry News | The Irish Times - Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Also interesting article in the Sunday Business Post on Aer Lingus' future strategy:
The Sunday Business Post - Aer Lingus pieces together an independent future
Aer Lingus to pursue 'wet-leasing' contracts with other carriers - Tourism News | Travel & Tourism Industry News | The Irish Times - Wed, Apr 24, 2013
Also interesting article in the Sunday Business Post on Aer Lingus' future strategy:
The Sunday Business Post - Aer Lingus pieces together an independent future
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It's interesting how things come full circle in time. During the 1970's Aer Lingus were big in the leasing business but abandoned it.
Only difference is that in the intervening period AL let go all the talent that had specialist skills in these areas. No doubt the young guns will think they can do a better job.
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State to hold onto it's stake in Aer Lingus until Ryanair sell theirs:
State 'wants two airlines to remain' ? chairman of Aer Lingus - Independent.ie
State 'wants two airlines to remain' ? chairman of Aer Lingus - Independent.ie
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Slot sale
Find that article hard to believe and NOT discussed at this weeks meeting , given BA have any amount of slots at the moment and EI are seeking to buy slots seems article is way out ??? Maybe I am wrong ?
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Perhaps BA are willing to sell EI a slot at that time? But I can't think that's the case as that's when most of BA's fleet leave in the morning. TBH, I can't see many passengers wanting to go from LHR to DUB at that time, I think it's probably quite likely that this route may have been losing money for EI. If it was a 6:50 arrival slot and 22:50 departure then I imagine EI would have a big use for it, but not the way it is.