Racedo,
A year of standing still.
As has been pointed out the introduction of the Cost Optimisation and Revenue Excellence (CORE) programme will drive down costs by a further 30m over the next financial 2 years by driving 3 parameters;
Looking at the operations side of Aer Lingus in 2013;
Statistics side of 2014, An increase in net cash of 11.4% from 376.9m to 419.8m. Decrease in gross bebt by 10.2%. As well as this revenue, free cash flow, AFRPS and AFRPP are all up. In a year where S/H demand dropped for all S/H operators in Ireland/UK during the latter stages of 2013, this is an excellent result in performance. Aer Lingus issued one profit warning, its largest competitor had to issue two and change its business model. Solid performance. Regarding the pressing issues, doing the rounds now that SIPTU bosses are more or less set on the new pension plan, those with plus 30 years of service pensions are being scrutinised as we speak. With regards the gov intervening in any such dispute which is far from guaranteed, not a chance will it happen - This the same gov which is prancing on egg shells with recent revelations, intervening in a public company's dispute regardless of its holding would be union suicide. It does of course also say that nothing has been included in respect of Pilot Scheme I'll finish with this, 2013 was challenging and Aer Lingus met the challenge head-on - As it will do in 2014. Staff and Management are in agreement more costs can be cut, and they will - The airline still operates with some of the highest margins per seat in Europe. The argument Racedo is trying to present is nonsensical and honestly nothing more then rubbish, with the usual post ''standing still'' blah blah blah, it's as if you invested a lot with your buddy's in FR at the same time. I'd hate to see his views on a successful airline, oh wait... :} |
You have to hand it to racedo, he is at least consistent in his unwaivering support of the airline that managed last year to be voted the worst for customer service even when put in a category for big brands, not just airlines, worse even than energy companies whose names are like mud currently. It was interesting talking to a client recently in a major travel company who won't sell FR seats as part of their packages because its deemed bad for business. The very business model changes Jack1985 was referring to are a mimick of EZY and EI, their two most despised rivals.
It might be worth noting EI is one of the few profitable airlines in Europe currently and manages to be so relatively independently and without global alliance. |
All very well Jack but how again are they going to fund this 140 million for one pension scheme and whatever is required for the other.
60 million profit and it being clear that this year will be a tough one to follow. |
It might be worth noting EI is one of the few profitable airlines in Europe currently and manages to be so relatively independently and without global alliance. All very well Jack but how again are they going to fund this 140 million for one pension scheme and whatever is required for the other. |
I love it how Racedo never answers a question nor counters when a negative fact is pointed out about his employer.
Jack, the pilot scheme is actually in quite good shape. The pain was taken a few years ago when it was de risked and employee contributions were increased to 11%. The AL legal advice is always that AL has no liability. This has to be the case from ALs and its advisors point of view. Consider the implications if someone actually came out and said that AL was or could be liable. There would be law suits galore beteem the scheme, all the advisors, lawyers plus the auditors. Counter suits left right and centre. If you think the raft of "Bertie" tribunals cost a lot then think again. Mind you it would be a win win for the legal profession! |
How will they fund it? If that is the best Racedo can offer then best not to feed the troll....:=
They have 897m in gross cash of which none seems to be restricted and when you deduct debt they still have 420m. They could write a cheque in the morning. If they wanted to maintain current cash reserves (e.g. to fund upcoming PDPs or fund cost takeout programmes) they would have a queue of banks around the back of H6 offering them debt of 140m based on 60m of profit and 420m of net cash in the bank. |
So in the coming weeks we will see the expansion to two new NA destinations. What are people's thoughts on how ambitious EI are in terms of future growth? Will they expand again next year or will they give it a year or two? Which routes would be next on their list, I think looking at gaps from Ireland, possibly somewhere in Texas or Miami or perhaps a return to LAX but Sfo might delay that. Would they venture to Mexico?
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With the new routes EI's long haul aircraft are maxed out, won't be any spare capacity until the A350s arrive, or they lease some more aircraft, and I think Mr. Mueller knows the dangers of expanding too quickly.
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So in the coming weeks we will see the expansion to two new NA destinations. What are people's thoughts on how ambitious EI are in terms of future growth? Will they expand again next year or will they give it a year or two? Which routes would be next on their list, I think looking at gaps from Ireland, possibly somewhere in Texas or Miami or perhaps a return to LAX but Sfo might delay that. Would they venture to Mexico? With the new routes EI's long haul aircraft are maxed out, won't be any spare capacity until the A350s arrive, or they lease some more aircraft, and I think Mr. Mueller knows the dangers of expanding too quickly. |
Would they try taking some of the Irish diaspora from US at PHL I wonder.
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Sure hope the diaspora don't get bored visiting - still one resident leaving Irish shores for far off fields every five mins according to Gov stats :bored:
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Sure hope the diaspora don't get bored visiting |
Don't think there will be much further L/H growth, they will let the market settle in 2015, at least bookings for the new routes are where they expected and overall bookings in 2014 are up. They might add something in 2016 or 17. Wouldn't worry about no A350's there current A330 fleet is very young apart from 1 or 2 of the 7 aircraft and EY will have free A330's over the next while. They have A380 and 787's coming into their fleet from lather this year and of course there is lots of leases possible.
Main aim of EI is to increase LF's within current capacity where possible. Just on the possible strike action, SIPTU have just announced their own employees must take a 20% cut in pensions to address their own 103 million hole. The irony of it...... |
Agree FY15 could be a stability year however with the level
of growth from all parties in all long haul markets I wouldn't be surprised to see a lease and further announcement (just sayin'):ok: Regards the last part of your post A330, indeed the absolute irony haha - be more in there interest to give us all a years free membership. |
EI-LBT 3rd 757 now rolled out as ''St. Brendan'' looking spectacular, heading for its cabin fit now.
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Grown tired of the Aer Lingus adverts for seat sales that we all know are not really a sale?
Well here's a tip: Aer Lingus always seem to have a strike pending so all you do is wait until they serve notice and hey presto you get a real seat sale offer. :) |
They are the same as Ryanair when advertising.
Saved 120 euro for two with EI over FR for thy same flights on same day when I booked earlier. Does not include baggage so I would save even further with EI. |
I think aer lingus seat sales are the DFS of the airline world.
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All-out strike notice given to Aer Lingus and the DAA between 5am and 9 am on Friday 14th March 2014. It is more then probable disruptions will be incurred by all airlines on that date and within those times. Management at Aer Lingus now requesting a second meeting with SIPTU officials to revert this possible IR dispute, DAA will follow.
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Like all Aer Lingus stikes it will all be called of 48hrs before. They never go on strike. All talk and no trousers
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