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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2015, 00:44
Replies: 952
Views: 512,113
Posted By thebig C

Actually, in 2014 Falko aparently singned letters...

Actually, in 2014 Falko aparently singned letters of intent for up to 24 Bombardier C-Series. The CS100 model was mentioned.

This is still only a commitment and no firm order has been signed as...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Sep 2015, 14:32
Replies: 952
Views: 512,113
Posted By thebig C

A year or so ago I was relatively hopeful that...

A year or so ago I was relatively hopeful that they may purchase the Bombardier CS 100/300. Or perhaps even the MRJ, and ac that suits their profile like a glove and for which they might have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Apr 2014, 21:08
Replies: 952
Views: 512,113
Posted By thebig C

I may be wrong but I seem to remember proving...

I may be wrong but I seem to remember proving flights for LCY with the a318 taking place several years ago.

C
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Apr 2014, 20:19
Replies: 952
Views: 512,113
Posted By thebig C

Surprised the Mitsubishi MRJ hasn't been...

Surprised the Mitsubishi MRJ hasn't been mentioned in this context. Its finally starting to clock up a few substantial orders, but, you could probably get a great deal as none are based in Europe.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2013, 11:45
Replies: 6,080
Views: 1,379,389
Posted By thebig C

You could almost see this comming. Several...

You could almost see this comming.

Several years ago the perception was that Cork was one airport that wouldn't bend to Ryanairs will. They had gone out and developed a relationship with Wizz...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Feb 2013, 19:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By thebig C

Interesting. Wasn't there a low-cost carrier...

Interesting. Wasn't there a low-cost carrier based there with a same idea a few years ago? As I recall, it expanded very rapidly and then collapsed.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2013, 10:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By thebig C

In theory...yes it did:)

In theory...yes it did:)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2013, 10:01
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,512
Posted By thebig C

@VanBosh I doubt there is that much demand...

@VanBosh

I doubt there is that much demand for North African routes such as Cairo. Moscow is already served albeit quite sporadically by S7.

The only mid-haul Eastern routes that "could" be a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2013, 23:47
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,512
Posted By thebig C

3x757....a chap mentioned to me that it was 4?! ...

3x757....a chap mentioned to me that it was 4?!

Is it an A333 or A332 being freed up?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2013, 23:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By thebig C

I may be slightly wide of the mark here....but I...

I may be slightly wide of the mark here....but I recall hearing that such was the disquiet in the US during the 80s regarding their trade deficit with Japan that the Japanese were literally buying US...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Feb 2013, 23:39
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,512
Posted By thebig C

Hmmmm I didn't know EI had actually gone as far...

Hmmmm I didn't know EI had actually gone as far as actually evaluating 752s in the past. Was that around the time they signed the (very disadvantageous) leases on the 763s?

C
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2012, 15:50
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Thanks Dublinpole....very informative posts! ...

Thanks Dublinpole....very informative posts!

As an aside, didn't Smartwings briefly operate into Dublin before? Possibly 2003-2004 before EI or CSA flew Dub-PRG??

c
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2012, 12:09
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

I would be shocked if Qatar Airways comemced a...

I would be shocked if Qatar Airways comemced a route to Dublin given the daily flights of both Ethiad and Emirates.

Although......you are the third person I've encountered who has mentioned them...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2012, 12:07
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Dissappointed that EI seem to have dropped...

Dissappointed that EI seem to have dropped Krakow. Of all the Polish routes, this one had significant tourist numbers in addition to Poles traveling back and forth. Having made the journey several...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2012, 15:10
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

"I think they didnt actually start operating due...

"I think they didnt actually start operating due traffic rights problems but yes it was meant to be operated then by 320."

Thanks for that Stab....I knew they didn't last long. Coincidentally, I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2012, 15:07
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

"Hmmmm you are using logic, not an unrealistic...

"Hmmmm you are using logic, not an unrealistic thing to do BUT Airline industry not the right place to use logic most of the time."

So, so true:)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Apr 2012, 21:33
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Air Moldova previously flew direct to Dublin. If...

Air Moldova previously flew direct to Dublin. If I recall correctly the flights started in early 2009....but lasted a matter of weeks.

That fact that they have restarted the route would seem to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2012, 19:29
Replies: 61
Views: 12,490
Posted By thebig C

I know the days of Flag Carriers are diminishing...

I know the days of Flag Carriers are diminishing but still, its sad to see such a venerable airline fall from grace.

Strangely, back in Communist days Malev was one of the better run Eastern Bloc...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2012, 19:11
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Jez EI-EIDW I quiried the reduction on the...

Jez EI-EIDW

I quiried the reduction on the Krakow route, another poster commented on what may be an aspect of their decision. The thread is "Airlines, Airports & Routes"....thats what happens...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Feb 2012, 13:11
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Hey DublinPole:) Thanks for that info. I...

Hey DublinPole:)

Thanks for that info. I knew there had to be more complex reasons as the DUB-KRK route is one that should be able to sustain 2 carriers. Although, I had noted that alot of the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jan 2012, 13:49
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Pleasently surprised, that is a very solid...

Pleasently surprised, that is a very solid schedule from EI!!

I am a little baffled by the Krakow reduction, as there would be quite alot of "Irish" tourist traffic in addition to Polish migrants...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2012, 13:28
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Whatever about Arik and TAM.....there is more...

Whatever about Arik and TAM.....there is more chance of flights from Brazil/Nigeria to Dublin then T/A from Cork!!!:).....now theres a rumour thats being doing the rounds for donkeys years:P

C
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2012, 10:25
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Hmmmm hadn't heard about Arik! Thanks stab3.5up:)...

Hmmmm hadn't heard about Arik! Thanks stab3.5up:)

840....I think the runway is one of the primary considerations for the China flights.

Aparently that is one of the main reasons that SA...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jan 2012, 19:22
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

Seems like EK are doing very well, although time...

Seems like EK are doing very well, although time will tell once the publicity has died down. It will also be interesting to see how EY react given that they have really made the Far Eastern routes...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jun 2011, 11:17
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,118
Posted By thebig C

Hey Thanks skipness, yes you are correct...

Hey

Thanks skipness, yes you are correct regarding the 319 range issue. That is what I had assumed many airlines found attractive in the 319 vis-a-vis the 320. So it is interesting that if it has...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2011, 14:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By thebig C

I think we all suspect or can guess at what MOLs...

I think we all suspect or can guess at what MOLs intent is.

However, its worth noting that COMAC would probably offer an extremely low unit cost (possibly a loss leader) if Ryanair were to place...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2011, 14:46
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,118
Posted By thebig C

Hey Gang. What sectors do you think EI will...

Hey Gang.

What sectors do you think EI will use the 319s on? Apart from loco carriers and some of the legacy carriers who have large 319 fleets, many airlines especially those were the 319 is a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jun 2011, 14:52
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,118
Posted By thebig C

In answer to the post above, I would be very...

In answer to the post above, I would be very surprised if EI were the mystery C-series order. EI never really went in for all the cloak and dagger stuff that some other airlines engage in. Afterall,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2011, 10:39
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,118
Posted By thebig C

Happy Birthday EI:) So, the ac which will...

Happy Birthday EI:)

So, the ac which will reduce the lh fleet is one of the ex-Inter A333s, in which case it really owes EI nothing. I thought that a 332 was to depart also....am I mistaken?

C
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th May 2011, 23:45
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,118
Posted By thebig C

LOL ASFKAP, they sure knew how to look after...

LOL ASFKAP, they sure knew how to look after passengers back in the good old days:)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th May 2011, 23:44
Replies: 3,774
Views: 803,118
Posted By thebig C

Hey God I have lost count of the number of...

Hey

God I have lost count of the number of rumours regarding EIs future fleet. New 319s, secondhand 319s. Before that it was E195s! Has there been anything concrete of is it all just conjecture....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Feb 2011, 13:56
Replies: 3,880
Views: 1,095,228
Posted By thebig C

I wonder does anybody know if Ryanair have...

I wonder does anybody know if Ryanair have finalised their orders for C919s or MS21s yet?!:) hahaha!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Feb 2011, 13:53
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

I am not sure if T2 has been signed off yet,...

I am not sure if T2 has been signed off yet, often that actually doesn't happen for a while after the particular development is in use. Largely, to allow for snagging to be completed.

As for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Feb 2011, 13:48
Replies: 3,839
Views: 1,315,646
Posted By thebig C

LOL, they have been going mad about the iminent...

LOL, they have been going mad about the iminent arrival of Air India over on politics.ie:)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Nov 2010, 12:02
Replies: 874
Views: 168,940
Posted By thebig C

True, about the only reason Estonian survived on...

True, about the only reason Estonian survived on the route for so long is because Tallinn is about the only City in the 10 accession States that Ryanair didn't serve. I wonder did the authorities...
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