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The 757 operating DUB-YYZ, 'could' be used on a short European route between 7am and 12.30, to ensure its back in time for its YYZ flight, but the 757 offers no extra capacity over a 320/321, and adds complexity to the operation, as only SNN based cabin crew will operate the 757.
Maintenance for the 75s will be done in SNN, so I'd expect they will operate some SNN-DUB-SNN positioning flights. If the early morning SNN-LHR flight was earlier, the 757 could operate it, but realistically, the only European flying they'll do would be on the Tues/Thurs when the JFK doesn't operate
Maintenance for the 75s will be done in SNN, so I'd expect they will operate some SNN-DUB-SNN positioning flights. If the early morning SNN-LHR flight was earlier, the 757 could operate it, but realistically, the only European flying they'll do would be on the Tues/Thurs when the JFK doesn't operate
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John,
Some interesting news regarding the 757. My thought is that flying out of DUB is unlikely, unless they really need the range/lift/performance. The Greek islands spring to mind, maybe Medira, but these are pretty nice destinations, not even served by EI currently.
I think we might see some flying on the "off days" from SNN, assuming EI would prefer not to operate the European services on Ws from Cork. Think the FAO only operates twice weekly anyway?
Some interesting news regarding the 757. My thought is that flying out of DUB is unlikely, unless they really need the range/lift/performance. The Greek islands spring to mind, maybe Medira, but these are pretty nice destinations, not even served by EI currently.
I think we might see some flying on the "off days" from SNN, assuming EI would prefer not to operate the European services on Ws from Cork. Think the FAO only operates twice weekly anyway?
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Are EI training in Snn at the moment or something. Seems to be a 737 doing the rounds today and yesterday. Anyone know?
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no not sure at all...dunno why 737 came into my head...
its flying over my office for the last couple of hours...so just curious. Don't think I've seen EI do that in SNN for many years but again could be wrong.
its flying over my office for the last couple of hours...so just curious. Don't think I've seen EI do that in SNN for many years but again could be wrong.
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Have heard from a friend passing through Gatwick last evening that EI cancelled both evening flights to DUB and that there was an apology from EI on the Information Desk screens stating that the reason for cancellations was "crew shortages". Both flights? Are things really that bad in EI?
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All seats on all fleets are getting called on our days off and whilst on leave. It would be nice to think that there is someone that can be pinned for the undermanning but no doubt a lot of ar*e coving is going on and no one will be to blame. Same old same old. It only seems like yesterday that they were telling the union we had a surplus of pilots. Mind you that is the usual mantra whenever we are looking for anything off management.
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Not sure that crewing was totally down to two of the three evening flights being cancelled. There was technical problems earlier in the day and it put some aircraft schedules out which had knock on affects. Anyway those flights that were cancelled are not operating again until early September.
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@ayroplain....
Indeed it seems that somebody in EI manpower planning does not understand their job title. EI currently DO NOT enough flight/cabin crew to operate all their flights at the peak of the summer. They cover the schedule but have cut things so close to the bone in terms of "cost rationalisation" that they cannot cover any diversions/tech delays/increased sickness levels.
No current operational flight/cabin crew have been permitted to avail of the current redundancy option....and EI are asking for volunteers to operate on their days off. (Even thought most crew are close to annual 900 block hour safety limit){when crew approach this level sickness increases due to cumulative fatigue and/or reduced time off to rest and/or have a life.....ie 1 day off, 5 days on,1 day off, 5 days on, 2 days off is a common fortnight in EI}
EI middle mgmt have cocked up yet again.
EDIT:"crew shortages" as a reason is incorrect....."crew shortages due to to inept planning" seems more apt.
Indeed it seems that somebody in EI manpower planning does not understand their job title. EI currently DO NOT enough flight/cabin crew to operate all their flights at the peak of the summer. They cover the schedule but have cut things so close to the bone in terms of "cost rationalisation" that they cannot cover any diversions/tech delays/increased sickness levels.
No current operational flight/cabin crew have been permitted to avail of the current redundancy option....and EI are asking for volunteers to operate on their days off. (Even thought most crew are close to annual 900 block hour safety limit){when crew approach this level sickness increases due to cumulative fatigue and/or reduced time off to rest and/or have a life.....ie 1 day off, 5 days on,1 day off, 5 days on, 2 days off is a common fortnight in EI}
EI middle mgmt have cocked up yet again.
EDIT:"crew shortages" as a reason is incorrect....."crew shortages due to to inept planning" seems more apt.
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EI currently DO NOT enough flight/cabin crew to operate all their flights at the peak of the summer. They cover the schedule but have cut things so close to the bone in terms of "cost rationalisation" that they cannot cover any diversions/tech delays/increased sickness levels.
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They probably cancelled the least disruptive one where passengers can be most easily accommodated on other flights, might just have thrown an A321 on the next morning.
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They probably cancelled the least disruptive one where passengers can be most easily accommodated on other flights, might just have thrown an A321 on the next morning.
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Aer Lingus and unions agreement over pensions has being rejected by pensions board.
Plan to plug hole in Aer Lingus pension rejected - RTÉ News
Plan to plug hole in Aer Lingus pension rejected - RTÉ News