Aer Lingus - 6

[alserire]

Anyone know why EI105 didn't land in JFK today? FR shows it approaching JFK but not landing and diverting to Boston. Only got down to about 2000 feet. Landing gear issue?

[AerRyan]

Weather, several aircraft diverted.

[alserire]

Ah right. Thanks. Just curious.

[airbourne]

EI short over 20 flight deck crew today.

Pilots being called on days off to operate. Is this going to be the norm this summer?

[alserire]

Originally Posted by airbourne

EI short over 20 flight deck crew today.

Pilots being called on days off to operate. Is this going to be the norm this summer?

Ouch. That's a lot. Why so many? Hardly illness

[PPRuNeUser0176]

No idea but there has been some operational disruption this week which had lead to replacement crews been required which could of just added to the problem and required a much higher volume of call ins as a result.

[BFS watcher]

Cheerio Belfast

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-40520319

Looks like the kicking from Easy and FR has driven out the Shamrock.

[ia350]

Got a cracking deal to LAX the other night 547 return in September . Absolute steal .

[irishbcn]

Originally Posted by ia350

Got a cracking deal to LAX the other night 547 return in September . Absolute steal .

Really? With ET at €400, I know which airline I'd take.

[Una Due Tfc]

Originally Posted by irishbcn

Really? With ET at €400, I know which airline I'd take.

No preclearance and non daily, so if they're not flying the day that suits you, an extra €150 isn't massive. In the grand scheme of things, both fares are bargains let's be honest

[airbourne]

Originally Posted by Una Due Tfc

No preclearance and non daily, so if they're not flying the day that suits you, an extra €150 isn't massive. In the grand scheme of things, both fares are bargains let's be honest

Priced ET for January in J €1360
Priced EI for January in J €3300

An extra €150 may not be huge for economy but €2000 is a lot in business class!!!!!

I can live with clearing immigration for that kind of saving.

[Una Due Tfc]

Originally Posted by airbourne

Priced ET for January in J €1360
Priced EI for January in J €3300

An extra €150 may not be huge for economy but €2000 is a lot in business class!!!!!

I can live with clearing immigration for that kind of saving.

Well that's a totally different argument.

If people are paying it you can't blame an airline for charging it though, and I've seen EI at over 5k for J to west coast before

[ia350]

No pre clearence ,dates suited better with Aer lingus and prefer the a330 .

[airbourne]

Originally Posted by ia350

No pre clearence ,dates suited better with Aer lingus and prefer the a330 .

Just curious as to what is the preference over the A330?

[bannercounty]

I'm curious too. Have flown the EI A330's + numerous other carriers and only ever have flown the 787 with AC & UA but hands down the 787 wins... Ye all know the saying........

[Cian]

Seat width and (somewhat perceived) space are legitimate reasons to prefer an 8 across 330 to a 9 across 787.

[airbourne]

Originally Posted by Cian

Seat width and (somewhat perceived) space are legitimate reasons to prefer an 8 across 330 to a 9 across 787.

According to seat guru, ET pitch is 33, width is 17. EI pitch 31-32, width is 17.

I am actually surprised that nobody has though that the 787 with its lower pressurisation does not leave you with the tired feeling when you leave the aircraft. Unlike the older model A330.

[Cian]

Originally Posted by airbourne

According to seat guru, ET pitch is 33, width is 17. EI pitch 31-32, width is 17.

I am actually surprised that nobody has though that the 787 with its lower pressurisation does not leave you with the tired feeling when you leave the aircraft. Unlike the older model A330.

Seat squab width isn't the sole factor - a 9 across 787 is going to have less shoulder space than an 8 across 330.

Most people don't seem to notice the pressurisation or else the MD11 would have been a hit with passengers

[alserire]

Question that I might get a quicker answer to here than from EI.

Will make Platinum Class for next year. Two things. Is the complimentary upgrade to business class one way only and when is it applied? At time of booking? Check in? Boarding? New to this loyalty programme business so not sure. EI website and customer service not very good on this!

[ayroplain]

This article in the Irish Independent makes for interesting reading. The Aer Lingus submission referred to is obviously an impassioned attempt to warn the unions off impending pay increase demands but sets a very serious tone.

Aer Lingus warns it faces turbulent times as low-cost Norwegian and Ryanair threaten its market share - Independent.ie