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I have no axe to grind for Google Flights and I agree that a five-airport limit is uniquely disadvantageous in the case of London.
Even if the DUB-SEN fare is €55.99, when the cheapest alternative Aer Lingus fare is €206, that does suggest that punters are applying a significant discount on the basis of the airport and/or for the aircraft type. Unless of course everyone books through Google Flights and doesn't know the route exists.
Even if the DUB-SEN fare is €55.99, when the cheapest alternative Aer Lingus fare is €206, that does suggest that punters are applying a significant discount on the basis of the airport and/or for the aircraft type. Unless of course everyone books through Google Flights and doesn't know the route exists.
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Stobarts have confirmed to me by email that the Dublin flights will continue, adding that because they are operated by Stobart Air/Aer Arran they are realised a little bit later than Aer Lingus flights.
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Well - according to the "Destinations" section of the airport website there will be "up to 3 flights a day" to Dublin during Winter 2014/15 - so that would appear to be jolly good news. (Although I know that the website is sometimes not as up-to-date as it might be!!).
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Unfortunately the SEN website can't really be 100% trusted. It still says up to 4 flights a week to Newquay! Looking forward to the arrival of the Stobart/Flybe ATR.
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Aer Arann/Stobart Air have always released their winter schedule a little later than Aer Lingus mainline, mid-June is when most of it was firmed up last year from what I can remember.
The DUB schedule of "up to 3 flights a day" would probably be accurate and follow previous seasons, it usually drops to 2 flights a day mid week. The ATR72 is now regularly on the route as well so that increase in capacity is likely to keep the frequency unchanged for quite some time.
The DUB schedule of "up to 3 flights a day" would probably be accurate and follow previous seasons, it usually drops to 2 flights a day mid week. The ATR72 is now regularly on the route as well so that increase in capacity is likely to keep the frequency unchanged for quite some time.
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Just looking at the first inbound Groningen flight, it appears as 'Full or not enough seats' which is a promising start. Lets hope that they can make it work.
Update: Tickets are still available for this flight and not sold out - booking system error
Update: Tickets are still available for this flight and not sold out - booking system error
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With reference to the earlier post by Cyrano regarding prices from DUB - SEN - I have just checked the Aer Lingus website and the cheapest prices for a flight over the next 4 days (starting today) are -
DUB - SEN - Euros 303, 213, 233, and 215,
as against DUB to the other London airports - Euros 225,239,263, and 189,
- obviously all depending on the time of day.
So - with all due respect to Cyrano - it all depends on how and when you want to look at things I think!!!!
DUB - SEN - Euros 303, 213, 233, and 215,
as against DUB to the other London airports - Euros 225,239,263, and 189,
- obviously all depending on the time of day.
So - with all due respect to Cyrano - it all depends on how and when you want to look at things I think!!!!
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You're right, that sounds more encouraging.
Maybe the next few days are not the best example to use (I say this in respect of the dates I chose as well!) because of the disruption caused by the strike tomorrow - the Stobart Air flights are still operating but the Aer Lingus-operated flights to LHR are disrupted.
We'd probably have to look at a longer period to get an idea of whether there's a difference in the available fares which could point to a different in yield levels.
Maybe the next few days are not the best example to use (I say this in respect of the dates I chose as well!) because of the disruption caused by the strike tomorrow - the Stobart Air flights are still operating but the Aer Lingus-operated flights to LHR are disrupted.
We'd probably have to look at a longer period to get an idea of whether there's a difference in the available fares which could point to a different in yield levels.
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Muenster is indeed a fine city. My sister used to live there and as a teenage lad, I had many a trip there. Alas not by air - that luxury has arrived a mere 30 years too late.
I feel a bit of a trip to Westaphalia coming on!
I feel a bit of a trip to Westaphalia coming on!
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With reference to the earlier post by Cyrano regarding prices from DUB - SEN - I have just checked the Aer Lingus website and the cheapest prices for a flight over the next 4 days (starting today) are -
DUB - SEN - Euros 303, 213, 233, and 215,
as against DUB to the other London airports - Euros 225,239,263, and 189,
- obviously all depending on the time of day.
So - with all due respect to Cyrano - it all depends on how and when you want to look at things I think!!!!
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I think you need to look at a different period. The EI CC strike is going to skew prices for the next few days.
With reference to the earlier post by Cyrano regarding prices from DUB - SEN - I have just checked the Aer Lingus website and the cheapest prices for a flight over the next 4 days (starting today) are -
DUB - SEN - Euros 303, 213, 233, and 215,
as against DUB to the other London airports - Euros 225,239,263, and 189,
- obviously all depending on the time of day.
So - with all due respect to Cyrano - it all depends on how and when you want to look at things I think!!!!
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I think you need to look at a different period. The EI CC strike is going to skew prices for the next few days.
Anyone know why?
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Shortly after the Stobart Air announcement a few weeks ago an ATR departing from SEN was given a Shamrock callsign and I thought that would then become the norm but it seems to have been a one off.
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'Aer Arann' titles on vinyls have covered the Stobart Air branding on EI-REL. They will be removed when the official name for the airline becomes Stobart Air. I understand that change should occur next week.
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Looks like SEN has joined the none check of PASSPORT club(HEATHROW/GATWICK/STANSTED/LUTON ETC ETC)not a good club to belong to