nickya340 wrote:I wonder if anyone got the landing on video. Would be interesting to see how hard it was
https://www.youtube.com/live/bw4T4XJEqhU?feature=share
Live feed
Emergency at DUB FR flight from LPL on runway seems a nose gear issue . Flights diverting to SNN
Jump to postRyanair applies to High Court to prevent more Dublin Airport charge increases https://www.breakingnews.ie/amp/ireland/ryanair-applies-to-high-court-to-prevent-more-dublin-airport-charge-increases-1459239.html FR teaming up with CAR to defend against the DAA's appeal. -- Jet lessor Avolon records ‘po...
Jump to postAlso from the above article : “London-Heathrow is back to being the busiest European airport and that is reflected in the fact that it is the busiest destination on the network from Dublin airport,” Kenny Jacobs said. “Dublin Airport is also back as Europe’s 5th largest transatlantic hub.” I certain...
Jump to postOn top of that there is a crash on the motorway causing massive disruption.
Jump to postAirport fire officers trained on anti-drone system https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/0404/1374109-dublin-airport-drone/ Is it always down to the fire dept to operate these or police . -- New Aer Lingus route takes off from Belfast City Airport https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/new-b...
Jump to postRyanair's passenger numbers rise by 12% in March
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... r-numbers/
There was a 6% increase in LF year on year also.
Seems there have been protests at DUB Airport today causing passenger and traffic delays . So much so it prompted Aer Lingus to send out thousands of text messages to those travelling today warning they should allow extra time . Same happened last Sunday, traffic around the airport wasn’t as bad at...
Jump to postSeems there have been protests at DUB Airport today causing passenger and traffic delays . So much so it prompted Aer Lingus to send out thousands of text messages to those travelling today warning they should allow extra time .
Jump to postI see Sun Express has now introduced a fee to check in at the airport.
Jump to postLufthansa Technik Turbine opens new facility in Shannon
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... n-shannon/
Good news for Shannon
Tried one of the new options on Bia today in Aerspace. Was actually not too bad .
They used to do a nice mango and feta cheese but it seems to be discontinued.
€16.6m in funding announced for regional airports
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... nvestment/
Some more good news for the Regional Airports
Thanks for the link . --- Passenger arrivals up 1.1% in February on pre-pandemic 2020, CSO figures show https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0329/1367000-cso-passenger-arrivals-up-1-1-on-pre-pandemic-2020/ Arrivals up and Great Britain remained the most important departure country for overseas trav...
Jump to postMan boards plane without a passport or boarding pass in breach at Dublin Airport https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-boards-plane-without-a-passport-or-boarding-pass-in-breach-at-dublin-airport-42408624.html Quite alarming and will probably lead to more scrutiny at security and procedures of b...
Jump to postFolks, I have often seen here that EI have 2 ex Qatar A330's and it seems for the most part people don't like them :smile: Are these 2 planes Ei-EIK and EI-EIL? What is the difference onboard? Different seats, different configuration? Is J Class the same? Appreciate any info as I have not yet had t...
Jump to postIt appears Loganair plans to launch flights between Derry-London Heathrow from 30 April 2023.
https://twitter.com/seanm1997/status/
More good news if true
Dublin Airport has today unveiled a new 15-point plan which will improve standards for passengers over the coming months. These include ... Quicker security times Faster free WiFi More seats New family areas A cleaner airport More food options https://twitter.com/dublinairport A list of promises fro...
Jump to postEIEIDW wrote:The ACL Start of Season Slot Report shows that Aer Lingus (Emerald) have got slots to operate Dublin-Derry.
415 ATM/ 29,880 Seats
Job fair for BFS if anyone interested
https://www.belfastairport.com/more/careers
I notice the posts about NOC-LHR have a lot of comments complaining about the loss of the Gatwick service, I hope EI have their homework done on this one. Would assume it’s unlikely FR would make a move on NOC-LGW given they have no bases in either NOC or LGW. Speaking of FR, what’s the deal with t...
Jump to postStart of the summer season today, few new route launches from DUB: Ryanair to ARN, IAS & NQY. Also, EI resume BDL (Bradley, CT) after 3 yrs. Also from SNN: NAP, NCL, OPO and BZR tmrw Ryanair also returned to BFS today with STN, MAN and KRK resuming today Start of the lack of stand availability ...
Jump to postI flew VY for the first time in a while today. 4 check in desks open and no queues which was great. Swissport have some new staff who are fresh and enthusiastic which is great to see . Security fast track was a bit slower with every 4th or 5th bag being pulled out for secondary checks when I passed ...
Jump to postSeems that Air Canada are axing some of their DUB-YVR-DUB flights for this Summer. That's a shame - any further details on this? Maybe a route EI could look at in the future. I have friends of mine working over there and they are coming back for a few weeks this Summer. They got cancellation notifi...
Jump to postSeems that Air Canada are axing some of their DUB-YVR-DUB flights for this Summer.
Jump to postEI710 wrote:Anyone any idea what flight EI5299 is about? It’s showing up on FR24 recently - Tampa to JFK
Rumour that Aer Lingus are leasing a LGW slot to Sky Express for their LGW-ATH route.
Jump to postWarning: Terrorist attack danger as security screening at Dublin Airport ‘not fit for purpose’ Issues ‘could lead to attack on par with Lockerbie’ https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/warning-terrorist-attack-danger-as-security-screening-at-dublin-airport-not-fit-for-purpose-42394511.html I wo...
Jump to postIf DUB has a capacity issue with up to three flights using a remote stand for refueling, then there's an even bigger issue. And if Aer Lingus is threatened by a third world carrier that does not even plan to operate a consistent daily 5th freedom service, then there's also a problem. In fact, there...
Jump to postFlew back LHR - BHD today with BA in Club Europe. Flights into DUB were super inflated . I know people either prefer EI or BA but I have to say BA were excellent with their inflight offering. Their afternoon tea is still great. Sadly the lounges at LHR are tired and dated but the food offering was ...
Jump to postOh and I flew on the BWIA one which was leased from Air Canada .
Jump to postFlew back LHR - BHD today with BA in Club Europe. Flights into DUB were super inflated . I know people either prefer EI or BA but I have to say BA were excellent with their inflight offering. Their afternoon tea is still great. Sadly the lounges at LHR are tired and dated but the food offering was p...
Jump to postI have had many a good flight on this aircraft from TK , UL , IB and many times on OA .
Jump to postIts not too bad but not too good either. Im pretty neutral but that might change when I see it up close.
Jump to postFrom 26/3 EY will begin operating the A350 on a regular basis to DUB . Great to see it .
Jump to postdaa wins planning battle over €5m contribution demand
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... on-demand/
Good news for the daa today
Movement also comes into play at the national airline in Kıbrıs. The fly KHY (Fly Kıbrıs Havayolları) should take off from 21/05/2023 with an A320 operated by freebird. The first destinations include Istanbul twice daily, Ankara and Izmir daily. https://flykhy.com/ A funny anecdote. A Boeing 737-80...
Jump to postdaa rejects any claims that it is in breach of planning permission granted in respect of the North Runway https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/2023/03/15/daa-rejects-any-claims-that-it-is-in-breach-of-planning-permission-granted-in-respect-of-the-north-runway Statement from the daa regarding ne...
Jump to postWatch: Impromptu trad gig breaks out on Aer Lingus flight to New York
https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video- ... 07639.html
A bit of alternative IFE onboard
I booked flights with SAS in Plus and when I went to the seat map noticed it was a CR9 operated by Cityjet! I have admit I always forget they are still around such is the dissaperance of their own brand. The flight was very good DUB - OSL . Crew were great . I presume these are Scandinavian based ? ...
Jump to postshamrock321 wrote:OA260 wrote:It seems the Winter 2023 MAN-BGI is loaded and on sale but not on EI.COM yet.
I can see it on sale…
I've yet to fly either of these aircraft but what exactly is causing the problems in AerSpace for overhead luggage? Is it simply cosmetic and missing the signage to say it's reserved or is it something more material due to the cabin design and layout? It sounds like another example of something tha...
Jump to postIt seems the Winter 2023 MAN-BGI is loaded and on sale but not on EI.COM yet.
Jump to postPeople giving out on social about 2-3 hours sitting on aircraft.
Jump to postArguments over luggage storage in row 1/2 as is always the case on NSA/NSB. I've yet to fly either of these aircraft but what exactly is causing the problems in AerSpace for overhead luggage? Is it simply cosmetic and missing the signage to say it's reserved or is it something more material due to ...
Jump to postThe EDI - BHD looks like its heading to DUB
The LBA - BHD was due to take off at 15:55 actually took off at 20:40 only to be diverted to DUB.
Guessing the dodgy weather is kicking in at BFS maybe. We currently have multiple EZYs, a Jet2 from LPA in the hold and a poor wee LJ45 from BQH that's been running round the racetrack endlessly. U2839 from LGW has given up and is heading "elsewhere" at this time. There also EZY from LPL,...
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