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by OA260
Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Ryanair News and Discussion - 2023
Replies: 125
Views: 26414

Re: Ryanair News and Discussion - 2023

nickya340 wrote:
I wonder if anyone got the landing on video. Would be interesting to see how hard it was


It will be posted online tonight or tomorrow apparently but may not have captured the first bit but will most likely show the sparks as it came to a stop.

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by OA260
Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

Emergency at DUB FR flight from LPL on runway seems a nose gear issue . Flights diverting to SNN

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by OA260
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

Ryanair 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...

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by OA260
Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

Also 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...

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by OA260
Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

On top of that there is a crash on the motorway causing massive disruption.

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by OA260
Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:03 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

Tech issues at Aer Lingus this morning

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by OA260
Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

Airport 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...

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by OA260
Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... r-numbers/

There was a 6% increase in LF year on year also.
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Ryanair'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.

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by OA260
Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

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...

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by OA260
Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

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 .

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by OA260
Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Turkish Aviation April 2023
Replies: 177
Views: 26988

Re: Turkish Aviation April 2023

I see Sun Express has now introduced a fee to check in at the airport.

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by OA260
Sat Apr 01, 2023 6:31 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...
Replies: 335
Views: 44372

Re: Irish 4/23: Summer is a comin' in ...

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... n-shannon/

Good news for Shannon
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Lufthansa Technik Turbine opens new facility in Shannon

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... n-shannon/

Good news for Shannon

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by OA260
Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Tried one of the new options on Bia today in Aerspace. Was actually not too bad .

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They used to do a nice mango and feta cheese but it seems to be discontinued.

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by OA260
Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... nvestment/

Some more good news for the Regional Airports
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€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

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by OA260
Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

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...

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by OA260
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:12 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Man 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...

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by OA260
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Folks, 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...

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by OA260
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

https://twitter.com/seanm1997/status/

More good news if true
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It appears Loganair plans to launch flights between Derry-London Heathrow from 30 April 2023.

https://twitter.com/seanm1997/status/

More good news if true

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by OA260
Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

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...

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by OA260
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

EIEIDW 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


Quite a lot of local politicians and business leaders in the area have been pushing for that link for a while. Lets hope it becomes reality .

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by OA260
Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

https://www.belfastairport.com/more/careers
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Job fair for BFS if anyone interested

https://www.belfastairport.com/more/careers

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by OA260
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

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...

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by OA260
Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Start 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 ...

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by OA260
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

I 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 ...

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by OA260
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Seems 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...

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by OA260
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Seems that Air Canada are axing some of their DUB-YVR-DUB flights for this Summer.

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by OA260
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

EI710 wrote:
Anyone any idea what flight EI5299 is about? It’s showing up on FR24 recently - Tampa to JFK


Probably the codeshare operated by B6

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by OA260
Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Rumour that Aer Lingus are leasing a LGW slot to Sky Express for their LGW-ATH route.

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by OA260
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Warning: 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...

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by OA260
Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

IIRC it was 12th December 2018.

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by OA260
Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

If 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...

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by OA260
Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Flew 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 ...

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by OA260
Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 30 Years of Airbus A340 Operations
Replies: 79
Views: 13100

Re: 30 Years of Airbus A340 Operations

Oh and I flew on the BWIA one which was leased from Air Canada .

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by OA260
Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Flew 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...

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by OA260
Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: 30 Years of Airbus A340 Operations
Replies: 79
Views: 13100

Re: 30 Years of Airbus A340 Operations

I have had many a good flight on this aircraft from TK , UL , IB and many times on OA .

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by OA260
Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Emirates unveils first new livery in 24 years
Replies: 65
Views: 13495

Re: Emirates unveils first new livery in 24 years

Its not too bad but not too good either. Im pretty neutral but that might change when I see it up close.

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by OA260
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

From 26/3 EY will begin operating the A350 on a regular basis to DUB . Great to see it .

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by OA260
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... on-demand/

Good news for the daa today
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daa wins planning battle over €5m contribution demand

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0 ... on-demand/

Good news for the daa today

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by OA260
Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Turkish Aviation March 2023
Replies: 186
Views: 24415

Re: Turkish Aviation March 2023

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...

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by OA260
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

daa 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...

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by OA260
Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video- ... 07639.html

A bit of alternative IFE onboard
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Watch: 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

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by OA260
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

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 ? ...

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by OA260
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

shamrock321 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…


Yep me too now it wasn't showing on the App earlier .

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by OA260
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

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...

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by OA260
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

It seems the Winter 2023 MAN-BGI is loaded and on sale but not on EI.COM yet.

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by OA260
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

People giving out on social about 2-3 hours sitting on aircraft.

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by OA260
Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

Arguments 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 ...

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by OA260
Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

The 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.

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by OA260
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Irish 3/23: The March of time
Replies: 327
Views: 40850

Re: Irish 3/23: The March of time

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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