IrishBCN wrote:OA260 wrote:Looks like the annual tradition of Catholic priests blessing the Aer Lingus fleet is to be scrapped.
Do they still name the planes after saints?
BA and EI have pushed the Go-Live button on reciprocal Tier Point Collection. I assume this is related to the alignment of status dates between IB, BA and EI. Either EI or BA code will do but must be ticketed by EI or BA, according tot eh small print. https://www.britishairways.com/travel/flight-ca...
Jump to postHasn't been played for years, no? That's old - still has the old livery, old logo/font, and old uniforms. Flew on an EI A330 ORD-DUB last month, the safety demo was manual Same here although both out and back were the ex QR aircraft pre refurb. EI-EIM for me so no excuse, the second-newest A330ceo ...
Jump to postplanemanofnz wrote:YYZSpeedbird939 wrote:I’m pretty sure EI has a safety video for the 330’s as well:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5luFXg-4KCw
Hasn't been played for years, no?
That's old - still has the old livery, old logo/font, and old uniforms.
Delighted to see that DUB has the new Global Entry kiosks in preclearance, no passport or fingerprints necessary anymore, just a quick photo at the podium and verification with the CBP officer. I think I got from drop-off at the curb to 51st & Green in under 20 minutes today. Such a pain that I...
Jump to postDelighted to see that DUB has the new Global Entry kiosks in preclearance, no passport or fingerprints necessary anymore, just a quick photo at the podium and verification with the CBP officer. I think I got from drop-off at the curb to 51st & Green in under 20 minutes today.
Jump to postLooking at aerolopa, it seems every IAG NEO has toilets at the very back, even BA. Are they going to be able to deviate from this standard? The XLR, while still a neo, is arguably going to be a different beast compared to the shorthaul A321neos at BA and IB Express. EI have in the past discussed tu...
Jump to postRegarding the guessing about Lav locations on the XLRs. The crew would vert much prefer having a full galley at the back. With 2 lab's behind the last 2 seats and then another between J Class and Y class. Having a constant queue into/out of the aft galley is a nuisance to crew and pax. It hinder th...
Jump to postIt looks like the door configuration on the XLR aircraft will be the same as the LR's. Both overwing exits are activated with the mid-cabin exit door plugged. Hopefully, the galley space inside will be larger than the LR's as previously suggested. The first window is plugged but this is the case wi...
Jump to postIt looks like the door configuration on the XLR aircraft will be the same as the LR's. Both overwing exits are activated with the mid-cabin exit door plugged. Hopefully, the galley space inside will be larger than the LR's as previously suggested. The first window is plugged but this is the case wi...
Jump to postBombardier flew LCY-JFK with a simulated business class load, we already know it's possible for it do long haul out of LCY. https://skiesmag.com/press-releases/cs100-completes-landmark-flight-london-city-new-york-jfk/ Now with global entry (and UK citizen eligibility for it) the benefits of the SNN ...
Jump to postThe A220 could be ruled out completely by the layout of LCY. Only 9 of the 19 stands are code C and capable of fitting A220's or 195's. https://www.acl-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LCY-Winter-2023-24-Capacity-Declaration2.pdf I think the final stage of the airport's current redevelopment will ...
Jump to postThe A220-100 is the only currently certified version, with Airbus confirming they're trying to get the -300 certified as recently as October. https://aviationweek.com/shownews/dubai-airshow/airbaltic-orders-30-a220-300s-airbus-works-lcy-certification With 145 pax on the -300 in Swiss's config which ...
Jump to postThe tourism minister will be visiting Nashville this St Patricks Day and meeting with important business leaders and politicians before also visiting other cities. Route announcement? I do hope the 36 (yes thirty six) ministers, junior ministers and the AG are all flying economy to minimise their c...
Jump to postNow this is more of a coincidence than anything, but on the topic of EI and T8 at JFK… there's one open spot on the wall outside when you drive up and it's perfectly situated for an Aer Lingus logo
https://viewfromthewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221216_124910-scaled.jpg
There 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 postAccording to an internal AA memo business passengers on EI can now use any Admirals Club or Flagship Lounge location, with AerClub Platinum/Concierge eligible for AA lounges in ORD and SFO. https://viewfromthewing.com/aer-lingus-gets-closer-to-american-airlines-with-new-lounge-access-agreement/ Sur...
Jump to postAccording to an internal AA memo business passengers on EI can now use any Admirals Club or Flagship Lounge location, with AerClub Platinum/Concierge eligible for AA lounges in ORD and SFO. https://viewfromthewing.com/aer-lingus-gets-closer-to-american-airlines-with-new-lounge-access-agreement/
Jump to post"The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Terminal 3 Aer Lingus Business Class customers and Aer Club Concierge and Platinum members can relax in The American Airlines Flagship Lounge at Terminal 3 before their flight. Before you fly you can enjoy hot food, snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and TV screen...
Jump to postReported on another thread that EI will move from T5 to T3 (AA's terminal) at ORD from next week. This move had been predicted for some time. I wonder if they already have a lounge agreement in place. The only lounges available in T3 are the three Admiral's Clubs and the Flagship Lounge, and I'd be...
Jump to postThe A359 can get off the south runway at DUB at MTOW, even when wet. To HKG, yes, but all the way to SIN? MTOW means Max Takeoff Weight, its all to with the airframe, not the route flown, meaning the aircraft can depart fully fueled if required/desired and reach anywhere within its range, so yes. I...
Jump to postThey had a hugely diverse fleet all specced out to their own "special" layouts, this killed the second hand value massively. 7 Concordes 16 B747-100s PW JT9D 6 L1011-500s 8 L1011-200s 10 DC10-30 Roughly 15 B767-300ERs max in long haul and they choose RB211s. 10 A320s for 14 years before t...
Jump to postIt makes sense to build out the B787 fleet, no need for any more A350s if Boeing can make the deal on price. The days of "special" BA personalisation are over thank God! BA already has nearly 40 B787’s, whereas they only have (an eventual) 18 A350’s. If economies of scale are concerned, i...
Jump to postWhile it’s always great to see new dots on the DUB route map & if BNA/RDU come to pass it’ll be fantastic, the total reliance on USA (as previously discussed) has to be ended. In theory the Middle East is now an option on the XLR (could feed into QR in DOH) or maybe even BDA I feel as if EI cou...
Jump to postRumours on twitter that EI could launch RDU or BNA once the XLR arrives https://x.com/ishriona/status/1741219942316306680?s=46&t=EcFTqaB9iFzlSxC2Hd-pxA Nashville! What is going on there, I remember when BA started flying there and thought it an unusual choice. Raleigh-Durham probably also makes...
Jump to postITA's layout is similar to what AA are launching on their XLRs, 20 Business Class Suites (with two Studio suites in row one), 12 Premium Economy, and a mix of Main Cabin and Main Cabin Extra. EI doesn't go after premium traffic in the same way that AA does, but it's going to be a more common layout ...
Jump to posthttps://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231216-qrns24 DUB-DOH getting upgraded from 788 to 789 I wish they’d do the A359. The 787 cabins are noticeably less comfortable, especially the older 788s which are being used at the moment. It does at least have an upgraded J cabin over the 788. It’s not a full QSui...
Jump to postNot a lot of media coverage of DAA's plans on Dublin's proposed expansion to 40 million per year I know the plans were already shared on the DAA website a couple of weeks ago but it does seem very quiet all the same? I would wager that most people beyond the very vocal minority who bought houses ne...
Jump to postI dont think anyone assumed the A321LRs would lose their current seats. An option might be for 8 rows of "throne seats" or similar. Angled solo seats? This might account for the /implied/stated drop in overall seating to 170 on the XLR (in the IAG Capital markets presentation) If they wer...
Jump to postThere is a clause in the transatlantic joint venture agreement that all flights between US & Europe have lie flat business seats. So unless they change the agreement the A321s won’t be losing their business seats I dont think anyone assumed the A321LRs would lose their current seats. An option ...
Jump to postI think if they ever convert the A321LR’s it would make most sense for them to go with a high density layout, 230 seats or so, similar to Vueling. While the business cabin is a nice bonus at the moment on European flights, it’s more of an accidental benefit and likely doesn’t command much of a yiel...
Jump to postEI ordered another 2 A320 Neo’s during November per the latest Airbus orders. Typing this as I hear NSC flying overhead! The new neos will be just ordered in dribs and drabs over the next few years id imagine. Seen that BA also ordered two A320s and two A321s. I'm still surprised that EI hasn't ord...
Jump to postDublin Airport’s Plan For 40 Million Passengers Unveiled in New Virtual Information Room. Planning to be lodged next month with Fingal Co Co https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/2023/11/28/dublin-airport-s-plan-for-40-million-passengers-unveiled-in-new-virtual-information-room Maybe it's just ...
Jump to postHas there been any discussion of AA starting an ORD flight? I know there have been rumours of PHL. Given the frequency (and scale with E175s now) of UA's operation in to SBN you would think AA would want a piece of the action. AA really doesn’t have a Pacific Northwest presence. They can connect al...
Jump to postI think we can all agree that the point raised above about EI J are consistent with the continued scrimping & saving we’ve seen and discussed on here for years. EI are now part of the transatlantic joint venture and should be compared to the others in that regard; They’ve the weakest home loung...
Jump to postHas there been any discussion of AA starting an ORD flight? I know there have been rumours of PHL. Given the frequency (and scale with E175s now) of UA's operation in to SBN you would think AA would want a piece of the action.
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 postFor NYC, if B6 have a hit then they might add a flight, otherwise EI A321 day flight. Maybe even Norse but just do not see US3, especially not AA. AA is not entirely out of the question, they are going to do some rebuilding ex-JFK now that the JetBlue partnership has been dissolved. The issue here ...
Jump to postI see that the Atlantic Joint Business Project Manager at EI has now released Aer Lingus codeshare with American Airlines on DUB-ORD and DUB-PHL. These can be booked on aerlingus.com with a mix of EI or AA metal, as well as the already available AA on Dallas and Charlotte ex Dublin. Just did a dumm...
Jump to postAdditionally, they should really get on with installing jet bridges at Pier D. It is increasingly being used by legacies as well as flights from Canada and China. Agreed its a bit old school to come in off a long haul flight at DUB and land there especially if you have special assistance passengers...
Jump to postA Guardian article about Qantas that maybe Aer Lingus management should read. Sounds like Qantas might be a suitable acquisition for IAG https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/06/as-qantas-reputation-unravels-this-is-how-it-can-restore-trust-in-its-brand BA and Qantas investigated a mer...
Jump to postThey were the primary lease holder on the building. My recollection it was for 50 years. During that time time they would sub-lease to other carriers (ie: United) they had alliance/marketing agreements with, as well as a few other carriers. This allowed them to fully utilize the building, especiall...
Jump to postBusy day TATL tomorrow. 5 departures from Dublin to Chicago tomorrow (extra 3rd flight on EI), 4 flights to Washington (3 x EI and 1 x UA). The EI service to YYZ won't operate tomorrow and will route DUB-SBN and position to YYZ for the YYZ-DUB tomorrow night. Curious - why the extra IAD yesterday? ...
Jump to postThese football charters must be worth a pretty penny for EI to disrupt the busy summer schedule so much! They are the main sponsor of the event. The schedule would have been planned last year. In sure they have the 2024 schedule plans in place for the next one Georgia Tech and Florida State Univers...
Jump to postAs a bit of an aside, it's interesting that for travelling between PER and NYC, going via DUB is shorter than via DXB, DOH, LHR and a plethora of other options. Albeit I appreciate connections on the DUB end wouldn't be a focus here! While DUB is (very barely) a shorter journey NYC-PER than DXB/DOH...
Jump to postAs a bit of an aside, it's interesting that for travelling between PER and NYC, going via DUB is shorter than via DXB, DOH, LHR and a plethora of other options. Albeit I appreciate connections on the DUB end wouldn't be a focus here! While DUB is (very barely) a shorter journey NYC-PER than DXB/DOH...
Jump to postAn Aer Lingus (EI) A330 arrived in to SBN this evening, currently prepping for depature to DUB to bring the ND team for the Dublin game vs Navy this weekend. Managed to snap a pic from the observation deck (is it even called that anymore? The terminal blocks almost all of the runway). https://imgur...
Jump to postAn Aer Lingus (EI) A330 arrived in to SBN this evening, currently prepping for depature to DUB to bring the ND team for the Dublin game vs Navy this weekend. Managed to snap a pic from the observation deck (is it even called that anymore? The terminal blocks almost all of the runway). https://imgur...
Jump to postManaged to snap a pic of EI-EAV landing at SBN this evening, unfortunately the observation deck is a bit of a misnomer, you can only actually see the ends of the runways. She is certainly a welcome visitor, in my 5 years here I've often wished for a direct DUB-SBN flight! https://imgur.com/a/oXVBozm
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