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The only way I could see them looking at Cork is if they see the possibility to chase Norwegian out of Ireland altogether.
Once the 757s have been replaced, there are only 3 aircraft yet and there are plenty of destinations where they might come in handy from Dublin. Montreal and Philadelphia immediately spring to mind. Also, increasing frequency to somewhere like Boston, while freeing an A330 to go somewhere further (Dallas? Seattle?) may also be an option.
Once the 757s have been replaced, there are only 3 aircraft yet and there are plenty of destinations where they might come in handy from Dublin. Montreal and Philadelphia immediately spring to mind. Also, increasing frequency to somewhere like Boston, while freeing an A330 to go somewhere further (Dallas? Seattle?) may also be an option.
The only way I could see them looking at Cork is if they see the possibility to chase Norwegian out of Ireland altogether.
Matching Norwegian would mean forget €500 fares and they be back in the loss position again.
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Don't see that happening as they would need to drop fares considerably and the impact would be fares in rest of the business would collapse as a result.
Matching Norwegian would mean forget 500 fares and they be back in the loss position again.
Matching Norwegian would mean forget 500 fares and they be back in the loss position again.
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Problem is Aer Lingus carry cargo so the question is can a fully loaded pax and cargo A321 get to the East Cost from Cork.
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You mean the airline that has 3 based aircraft, and 3 based aircraft on it's partner regional airline, with 22 routes operated from Cork?
Yeah they don't know where Cork is at all
Yeah they don't know where Cork is at all
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In the case that Cork's runway can't get the A321LR across the pond non-stop, how about they hold on to some 757's for it? The A321LR will get PIP's down the line I'm sure, then it might be in a better position for transatlantic from Cork.
Although... If Norwegian are going to be flying those ground effect dogs transatlantic from Cork, the A321 shouldn't be any bother
Although... If Norwegian are going to be flying those ground effect dogs transatlantic from Cork, the A321 shouldn't be any bother
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Etihad in summer 2017 season is gradually expanded codeshare partnership with AerLingus, covering additional 14 routes to/from Dublin. Planned new codeshare routes, majority in effect from the week of 26MAR17, as follow.
ETIHAD operated by AerLingus
Dublin Alicante
Dublin Barcelona
Dublin Brussels
Dublin Faro
Dublin Gran Canaria/Las Palmas
Dublin Lanzarote
Dublin Leeds/Bradford
Dublin Newcastle
Dublin Newquay
Dublin Rome
Dublin Tenerife South
Dublin Venice
Dublin Verona
Dublin Vienna
ETIHAD operated by AerLingus
Dublin Alicante
Dublin Barcelona
Dublin Brussels
Dublin Faro
Dublin Gran Canaria/Las Palmas
Dublin Lanzarote
Dublin Leeds/Bradford
Dublin Newcastle
Dublin Newquay
Dublin Rome
Dublin Tenerife South
Dublin Venice
Dublin Verona
Dublin Vienna
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They know Cork is not that far from Dublin and with only 1/2 million population, demand will not be that high. It would be nice to offer the convenience for the few but would they pay the high price required to make a profit? Unlikely.
Charters may be possible though.
Charters may be possible though.
Has anyone any idea why it is so hard to have AerClub Avios credited for flights coming to Dublin? From Dublin there's no issue at all but EI are saying that flights from other destinations to Dublin that have not been added (and it seems to be affecting a lot of people, I have two already) will be added in "the next phase of the AerClub roll out". But when you inquire when that might be they cannot tell you.
Very odd.
Very odd.
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Has anyone any idea why it is so hard to have AerClub Avios credited for flights coming to Dublin? From Dublin there's no issue at all but EI are saying that flights from other destinations to Dublin that have not been added (and it seems to be affecting a lot of people, I have two already) will be added in "the next phase of the AerClub roll out". But when you inquire when that might be they cannot tell you.
Very odd.
Very odd.
Not 100% on this it's the IT system they use, Irish, most UK, US/Canadian airports tend to credit points automatically. European airports are causing some problems.
Just keep records of any flights and/or boarding passes as well. You could be waiting a few more months.
What color is along the top or your boarding pass green or black?
It's been a complete shambles, and taking a long long time to get sorted. They have made a lot of customers very angry.
Not 100% on this it's the IT system they use, Irish, most UK, US/Canadian airports tend to credit points automatically. European airports are causing some problems.
Just keep records of any flights and/or boarding passes as well. You could be waiting a few more months.
What color is along the top or your boarding pass green or black?
Not 100% on this it's the IT system they use, Irish, most UK, US/Canadian airports tend to credit points automatically. European airports are causing some problems.
Just keep records of any flights and/or boarding passes as well. You could be waiting a few more months.
What color is along the top or your boarding pass green or black?
