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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st May 2015, 19:49
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

I think EI will retain at least some form of...

I think EI will retain at least some form of presence in T2 for now. They have just spent a lot of money on a lounge there. A lot of flights would have to be moved out of T5 to accommodate EI's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Feb 2015, 15:27
Replies: 1,689
Views: 896,293
Posted By Omnipresent

The 747s are their way out and 18 of them are due...

The 747s are their way out and 18 of them are due to get new IFE systems and a general spruce up from August of this year.

MIA will also be operated with the A380 from later this year.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2015, 20:35
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

In the full announcement, it also suggests that...

In the full announcement, it also suggests that IAG may be willing to waive some of its original conditions:

http://corporate.aerlingus.com/iagoffer/pdf/Possible-offer-update-13-February-2015.pdf
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2015, 22:36
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

Aer Lingus' LHR slot portfolio is not that...

Aer Lingus' LHR slot portfolio is not that valuable in isolation. It does not have many early morning arrival slots which, if it did, IAG would want to convert to long-haul for BA.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2015, 20:44
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

Iberia and Vueling are currently expanding...

Iberia and Vueling are currently expanding capacity at more than twice the rate of BA and Iberia is using LGW and LHR slots to launch new services.

Additionally, IAG is demanding BA improve the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2015, 19:21
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

IAG's role is to a) decide where best to invest...

IAG's role is to a) decide where best to invest in growth and b) maximise cost and revenue synergies between subsidiary airlines.

If EI joins the transatlantic joint-venture, BA and other members...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jan 2015, 20:19
Replies: 1,689
Views: 896,293
Posted By Omnipresent

There has been no change to the composition of...

There has been no change to the composition of IAG's board so at the moment QR are not represented.


The one big difference between this and Etihad buying stakes in European airlines is that...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2015, 20:35
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

AFAIK the Little Red slots will automatically...

AFAIK the Little Red slots will automatically revert back to BA if no other airline applies to keep them.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2015, 12:34
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

You can't compare Oneworld then to today. ...

You can't compare Oneworld then to today.

Back in 2007 there was no anti-trust immunity with AA and very limited co-operation in terms if codesharing.

Being in the AA/BA joint venture will...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jan 2015, 07:44
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

The Aer Lingus board has formally recommended the...

The Aer Lingus board has formally recommended the bid and IAG has confirmed Aer Lingus will join the Oneworld alliance and AA/BA/AY/IB joint venture if Aer Lingus becomes part of IAG.

It is highly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jan 2015, 20:34
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

For sure some slots will be released as EI/BA...

For sure some slots will be released as EI/BA combine schedules on LHR-DUB but it's a nonsense to say that IAG is engaged in a pure slot grabbing exercise.

BA did not take Iberia's LHR slots when...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jan 2015, 12:26
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

Why would IAG spend well over a billion Euros...

Why would IAG spend well over a billion Euros buying an airline to only shrink it?

It would be utterly irrational. Aer Lingus' current transatlantic network is far too small to be considered such...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jan 2015, 22:05
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

There will inevitably job losses. These will be...

There will inevitably job losses. These will be in back office functions such as IT and procurement as IAG is moving to a "shared services" platform. I think a lot of BA's IT department moved to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jan 2015, 19:41
Replies: 3,469
Views: 1,222,406
Posted By Omnipresent

BA (nor EI) won't be forced to give up LHR slots...

BA (nor EI) won't be forced to give up LHR slots by default.

What will probably happen (based on precedent set by IAG's purchase of bmi) is BA/EI will have to surrender a set number of slots (say...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Dec 2014, 22:34
Replies: 926
Views: 406,742
Posted By Omnipresent

It will be interesting to see what happens with...

It will be interesting to see what happens with the Summer 2016 schedule which should be announced sometime after September 2015. Will we see more non-North Atlantic routes go to add transatlantic...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Dec 2014, 17:14
Replies: 51
Views: 11,207
Posted By Omnipresent

I expect LHR-DUB will be operated jointly as...

I expect LHR-DUB will be operated jointly as LHR-MAD is by BA/IB.


As both airlines have a hub at each end of the route, schedules will be rejigged to eliminate night-stops away from base for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Dec 2014, 19:16
Replies: 51
Views: 11,207
Posted By Omnipresent

If IAG does buy EI I think we can be confident...

If IAG does buy EI I think we can be confident that the EI will remain a separate airline.

IAG and WW have eyes wide open about the politics involved in the bid.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2014, 20:23
Replies: 51
Views: 11,207
Posted By Omnipresent

IAG is not the sort of organisation to make an...

IAG is not the sort of organisation to make an opportunistic bid, so I assume it's done its homework.

I can see a lot of logic in utilising EI's hub in Dublin to reinforce IAG's presence on the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2014, 13:45
Replies: 30
Views: 29,868
Posted By Omnipresent

It's a shame that the BA & KLM merger never...

It's a shame that the BA & KLM merger never happened due to the obstacles in place at the time.

Relatively speaking, the UK and the Dutch are not that far apart culturally and can get things done....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2014, 12:48
Replies: 1,689
Views: 896,293
Posted By Omnipresent

Willie Walsh did say a few months ago load...

Willie Walsh did say a few months ago load factors for CTU are not that strong. However, cargo volumes are making up for it.

BA needs a local partner for China, but it seems to taking a long time...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2014, 09:50
Replies: 926
Views: 406,742
Posted By Omnipresent

The slots cannot be used for transatlantic...

The slots cannot be used for transatlantic flights.

They can only be used for other European flights after three years.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2014, 23:01
Replies: 926
Views: 406,742
Posted By Omnipresent

I can entirely understand the rationale for the...

I can entirely understand the rationale for the changes but this is quite seismic in the history of Virgin Atlantic. I'm sure Delta will be looking at the performance of the transatlantic business...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jul 2014, 20:46
Replies: 62
Views: 11,099
Posted By Omnipresent

BA will not, and should not, dispose of...

BA will not, and should not, dispose of short-haul. The old BOAC model has been looked at before and short-haul is vital for feeding long-haul and BA claims there is an optimum balance of about...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jul 2014, 20:50
Replies: 62
Views: 11,099
Posted By Omnipresent

Are things really that bad with BA short-haul? ...

Are things really that bad with BA short-haul?

LCY is arguably a good example of BA being able to see off a competitor when it has the right aircraft and the right cost base to compete.

LGW,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jul 2014, 14:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,497
Posted By Omnipresent

I wouldn't be so certain of industrial action. ...

I wouldn't be so certain of industrial action.

The dispute last year went to arbitration and part of the pay cuts imposed were subject to a reversal if productivity improvements were agreed...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jul 2014, 21:25
Replies: 1,886
Views: 676,934
Posted By Omnipresent

I don't see BACF's behaviour at LCY as...

I don't see BACF's behaviour at LCY as anti-competitive.


BA has long been criticised for not being able to compete outside of fortress LHR and running away from competition elsewhere at LGW and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jun 2014, 12:22
Replies: 1,689
Views: 896,293
Posted By Omnipresent

Iberia's LHR-MAD flights have been treated as BA...

Iberia's LHR-MAD flights have been treated as BA "prime" flights since Iberia moved to Terminal 5.

I assume this is a systems/process issue because everything in Terminal 5 is set-up for BA's...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Jun 2014, 19:10
Replies: 169
Views: 56,690
Posted By Omnipresent

Cabin crew of all ages have joined Mixed Fleet,...

Cabin crew of all ages have joined Mixed Fleet, so there's nothing stopping you applying if you think it's for you.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jun 2014, 13:45
Replies: 1,689
Views: 896,293
Posted By Omnipresent

There is no ballot for strike action on MF. ...

There is no ballot for strike action on MF. Unite are polling members on whether they'd be willing to consider strike action.

There's no doubt MF crews are working extremely hard on a tough...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2014, 22:31
Replies: 1,158
Views: 459,620
Posted By Omnipresent

Aside from schedule, the big challenge in luring...

Aside from schedule, the big challenge in luring away business passengers from BA on LCY-EDI will be the frequent flyer programme.


IAG claims the LCY operation has the highest proportion of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2014, 10:27
Replies: 926
Views: 406,742
Posted By Omnipresent

What a hardship it would be to take a a Qantas...

What a hardship it would be to take a a Qantas A380 or brand new BA 777-300!!

Personally, I would love to be a fly on the wall in the board meetings with the new DL directors on the VS board.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Feb 2014, 19:51
Replies: 926
Views: 406,742
Posted By Omnipresent

I'm only surprised it has taken them so long to...

I'm only surprised it has taken them so long to withdraw from the route. It must have been a bloodbath using an A340.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Feb 2014, 16:00
Replies: 15
Views: 4,718
Posted By Omnipresent

Don't think BA would be doing A380 training...

Don't think BA would be doing A380 training flights in South Africa for no reason or a "jolly".

The focus on cost at BA is pretty intense these days.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2014, 21:36
Replies: 926
Views: 406,742
Posted By Omnipresent

15 years ago Virgin Atlantic ran a billboard...

15 years ago Virgin Atlantic ran a billboard advertising campaign to market that the fact it offered seat-back TV entertainment in economy. It was relevant then because, as the ads stated, other...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jan 2014, 16:57
Replies: 926
Views: 406,742
Posted By Omnipresent

A lot of Virgin's problems are of their own...

A lot of Virgin's problems are of their own making.

Some are easy to point out with the benefit of hindsight (eg not seeing that the future of long-haul has two engines).

However, they have...
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