Four consecutive go-arounds now - BHX, LHR, SEA, FRA. Winds have picked up noticeably in the DUB area.
Jump to postMost of the EIR operation ex DUB canx this morning. Certainly not a day for the ATRs!
BRS, GLA, LBA, LPL, NCL, MAN, EXT, SOU.
The EI156 is also cancelled.
To the contrary, the Menzies operation at LHR shows that outsourcing can work well when there is effective management, training, KPIs, and oversight. Unfortunately in too many cases, airlines adopt a hands-off approach to third-party ground handling and don’t bother investing the time or resources ...
Jump to postTo be fair I agree. Never had that happen before. Put it down to exception! Same for me. The Menzies team at LHR are essentially EI employees from a customer point of view. Very experienced and knowledgable. I still think its a real shame the industry become obsessed with outsourcing handling in th...
Jump to postA classic example of dressing up cost-saving measures as “sustainability” ones. Nobody is being fooled.
Jump to postThe absence of a lounge, particularly when flying Eastbound, is very relevant. I much prefer to eat in the lounge ... Is it really that relevant these days? Some lounges seem like zoos now. You can get better food outside too. Appreciate still benefits, like showers. It depends on the lounge. The B...
Jump to postGreat to see a new entrant on DUB-JFK/BOS. Interested to see what the catering is like given I believe the A321neos operating these routes do not have ovens. https://www.jetblue.com/magnoliapublic/dam/ui-assets/p/mint-menus/2024/Apr/WEB_TATL_3NS_APR_2024_DUB_EB_SE.pdf https://www.jetblue.com/magnol...
Jump to postGreat to see a new entrant on DUB-JFK/BOS.
Interested to see what the catering is like given I believe the A321neos operating these routes do not have ovens.
Galwayman wrote:Ire2008 wrote:Re LGW, I think it will come back but not as it currently is now..... wait and see
Vueling with EI codeshare?
EI are recruiting for the role of IAG and 3rd Party Handling Manager, Dublin. The job spec indicates that EI see a “clear trajectory for substantial growth” in the years ahead. It’s not an area I would have expected EI to bother much with. The EI cost base is notably higher than 3rd party handling ...
Jump to postEI are recruiting for the role of IAG and 3rd Party Handling Manager, Dublin. The job spec indicates that EI see a “clear trajectory for substantial growth” in the years ahead. It’s not an area I would have expected EI to bother much with. The EI cost base is notably higher than 3rd party handling a...
Jump to postI don’t know how they’ll all fit in T2. They’ll just have to use the 3/200 gates as normal and bus gates like EI have to do already in summer. The 400 gates are essentially full between about 9-3pm It's quite possible they won't change gates at all, and just change checkin to T2. BA have quite a se...
Jump to postStill somewhat aghast by the LGW decision. That’s ~900 seats per day in each direction to/from London gone overnight. The revenue team over at FR HQ can look forward to some upward-sloping charts on LGW.
Jump to postSir Tim Clark has said he's not optimistic about prospects for a third runway at LHR, and that "I think the best (the Government) can do is have a look at the regional airports and try and attract people (to them)." I know I've said it before, but I wonder if we'll see more incentives for...
Jump to postIt’s worth noting from the IAG results that EI generated the lowest EBIT margin in the group, albeit only 0.1ppt below BA. This will be a factor in asset allocation decisions. Is that for EI as a whole? I wonder if EI UK/the MAN hub performed better? EI as a whole. A 9.9% EBIT margin is a very stro...
Jump to postIt’s worth noting from the IAG results that EI generated the lowest EBIT margin in the group, albeit only 0.1ppt below BA. This will be a factor in asset allocation decisions.
Jump to postThere was formerly a Flagship in JFK however once BA co-located in T8 it became the Greenwich Lounge. I assume that the B6 partnership is not long for this world given the OneWorld TATL JV and closer co-operation with American, if it ends we will likely see EI join in T8 and gain Greenwich lounge a...
Jump to postI do hope we see full reciprocity between AA, BA & EI in 2024. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the time has finally come.
I’m not convinced the new AA lounge agreement is indicative of an imminent announcement about broader changes, but it’s a step in the right direction nonetheless.
Is this yet another symptom of lethargic management in EI? I know I ask this question a lot but evidence is increasingly showing that EI either can't or won't compete. FR's cost base is quite likely to be a major factor but how much are other sub-par aspects of the EI offering playing into this? DU...
Jump to postIt also signals the end of EI’s chequered history at LGW since the DUB-LGW route was launched back in 2007. The ill-conceived LGW base of the Dermot Mannion era was announced in 2008 with 4x A320s based there from 2009 flying to AGP, MUC, NOC, VIE and ZRH amongst others, only to be effectively clos...
Jump to postIm surprised at EI (IAG) ceding a route from a hub to a focus airport. Are BA euroflyer a better option for this with a potentially lower cost base? I don’t believe BA Euroflyer have the lift, and even if they did, I don’t see them tackling FR on one of their trunk routes. FR are up to 8x daily nex...
Jump to postThat’s a notable retreat from a large market and points to softness in the DUB-LON market. In these instances, EI will understandably prioritise LHR. The loss of the EI service also means the loss of through connectivity to the BA network ex LGW. While that network is more limited these days, the lo...
Jump to postEven some of their European lounge partners are better than the EI lounge in DUB. I've always like the No. 1 lounge in LGW, crowded yes but made to order hot food delivered to you is a great bonus. The BA lounge at FCO is one of the gems. In the morning you can have a full English breakfast . Someo...
Jump to postRe US v East/Sout Africa - I think you you gave EI 10 aircraft of their choice and told them they need to start flying tomorrow so come up with a list of where they are going to fly, I think they would all be US bound, I’d say about 5 for new routes, 3 for extra frequencies and 2 to Manchester. Cal...
Jump to postI do think there could be a business case for CPT during the winter months when demand on the Atlantic drops off significantly, particularly in the Jan - Mar window. It would be nice to see EI dip their toes in the market with a 2-3x weekly service during these months. I’d be confident EI could fill...
Jump to postIn the Aer Lingus lounge today they had a new offering in the food category . Irish stew has arrived! https://i.ibb.co/BV7g6KB/IMG-5505.jpg https://i.ibb.co/bQ9hZD6/IMG-5508.jpg Nice hearty food for the winter season. I was recently in the JFK lounge where Beef & Guinness stew was being served ...
Jump to postNight stops are useful in a couple of ways as they increase feed to the early wave of TA departures and reduce pressure on infrastructure and resources during the early morning short-haul wave ex DUB. I can see more of this happening going forward if it makes economic sense for EI. There must be an...
Jump to postNight stops are useful in a couple of ways as they increase feed to the early wave of TA departures and reduce pressure on infrastructure and resources during the early morning short-haul wave ex DUB. I can see more of this happening going forward if it makes economic sense for EI. There must be an...
Jump to postNight stops are useful in a couple of ways as they increase feed to the early wave of TA departures and reduce pressure on infrastructure and resources during the early morning short-haul wave ex DUB. I can see more of this happening going forward if it makes economic sense for EI. There must be ano...
Jump to postWhen EI have their January sales how far into the year are those dates for sale usually ? Pricing LHR for July and BA is coming on at €89 compared to €174 with EI when looking today. Of course your getting a 10kg with EI which I don't need on this occasion but still quite a difference. Gatwick isn'...
Jump to postEIBoston wrote:What is the normal lag time for Aer Lingus to post Avios/Tier credits to your Aerclub account? Thanks.
I suspect they are betting on the vast majority of passengers opting to pay the fee to avoid the hassle of queuing at the airport. They are probably right. For most passengers, and particularly those on FR, the concept of airport check-in has long been forgotten. If it’s a choice between a few euro ...
Jump to postI’ve heard that many in EI HQ are less than impressed with the new seats but the decision was outside their control. The move by FR to charge for mobile boarding passes is cheap even by their own standards. It once again underlines the importance of considering the all-in cost of an FR ticket when c...
Jump to post......... I also thought the hard requirement to return all duvets to the overhead lockers at T-40 mins before landing was completely unnecessary and not in line with other carriers. Surely they should be letting J passengers maximise rest?........ Onboard product definitely needs more quantity at ...
Jump to postI do think EI will need to up its game in J by the middle of the decade as the product is starting to lose competitiveness. I found myself in 5A on the A330 last week, a seat that does not compare well to BA’s Club Suite, B6’s Mint, or DL’s Delta One product. The seat is very exposed to the aisle wi...
Jump to postThe single biggest issue with AerClub is that EI is not in OW. It would otherwise be a pretty decent program. It’s for this reason that BA is almost always my preferred option, even when flying to the US. BAEC is just a far superior program for a whole host of reasons. I try to do just enough flying...
Jump to postI have been flying BA a lot lately for work. I always add my Aer Club membership # and it always shows up on my boarding cards. However I have never automatically received my Avios credit and always have to submit the form for missing Avios points. Is this the norm? The first 2 claims I filed took ...
Jump to postplanemanofnz wrote:EI320 wrote:OW membership, I’ve always viewed the rumours to be entirely spurious. I don’t ever see it happening.
Why not?
The Aer Lingus and United Airlines partnership finally looks set to end. The codeshare ends next Friday with the start of the winter schedule. https://x.com/wandrme/status/1715476253107507343?s=46&t=NI6psCncohWT9fPhFvGRBA Wonder if this indicates some more significant moves by Aer Lingus within...
Jump to postWasn’t T7 at JFK operated by BA up until very recently?
Jump to postI flew LHR - DUB two weeks ago and the crew were not checking BPs. They said it was a trial.
Jump to postWhen passing through pre clearance in Dublin is there anywhere to get a pint ? After it or when passing through:)? There is somewhere after but it’s pretty basic (apart from the lounge). There’s an idea…a makeshift shebeen at the start of the queue to help lighten the mood. Finally a real improveme...
Jump to postWill there actually be a reduction in flights or will the south runway take the other flights? My understanding is that the restrictions apply to the entire airport and there is no distinction made between runways. The restrictions were a condition related to the opening of the North Runway but are...
Jump to postDublin Airport operator ordered to restrict night-time flights https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2023/08/02/dublin-airport-operator-ordered-to-restrict-night-time-flights/ They have ruled that a number of night flights have breached planning . The report is confusing, and totally inaccurate...
Jump to postI did a day trip to LHR recently, out on EI-NSB (NEO) and back on an older CEO. Experiencing both products on the same day made the difference in comfort very apparent. The NEO seats are ironing boards and it is virtually impossible to “get comfortable”. They are tolerable but not pleasant. By cont...
Jump to postI did a day trip to LHR recently, out on EI-NSB (NEO) and back on an older CEO. Experiencing both products on the same day made the difference in comfort very apparent. The NEO seats are ironing boards and it is virtually impossible to “get comfortable”. They are tolerable but not pleasant. By contr...
Jump to postQuite honestly I expect the NSA/B seats to be a notch above the future ones in quality. The IAG standard (excl. Pinnacle) is truly bottom of the barrel and I shudder at the thought of ever spending 3+ hours in one.
Jump to postMore IRROPS woes at Aer Lingus: https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2023/07/03/from-the-moment-lynda-checked-in-her-bags-with-aer-lingus-things-started-going-wrong/ A pretty dire experience all-round. I'm pretty surprised Travel Agents don't pass on all the customer contact details as a matter of...
Jump to postMore IRROPS woes at Aer Lingus:
https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2 ... ing-wrong/
A pretty dire experience all-round.