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ClassicLover wrote:Head For Points are reporting that at the oneworld alliance 20th birthday event in London today, Willie Walsh said there is a "very realistic" chance of Aer Lingus joining the alliance as a oneworld Connect member.
No surprises there. You need full commercial ties with a minimum of three alliance members.
Personally, I believe it will be BA, AA, AY, IB with the joint venture and maybe CX and QF. As a guess...
The Aer Lingus CEO was at the event today too, so I'd say it's pretty much going to happen.
OA260 wrote:The sooner the better. Will be interesting to see the finer details in regards to FF benefits and how limited they will be.
ClassicLover wrote:OA260 wrote:The sooner the better. Will be interesting to see the finer details in regards to FF benefits and how limited they will be.
Well, judging by that, it is full benefits with the sponsor airlines. Both earning, redeeming and status recognition.
It's only partial (ie: priority check-in and priority boarding) for the airlines that are not sponsoring.
The only reason Fiji's Tabua members don't have "earn mileage rewards", "redeem mileage rewards", and "earn frequent flyer status points" is because their programme doesn't do that really.
So all that remains to be seen is who Aer Lingus will link with
OA260 wrote:Id like it to be BA IB AA but thats just a personal wish. Having full benefits on EI BA IB AA would be great.
ClassicLover wrote:OA260 wrote:Id like it to be BA IB AA but thats just a personal wish. Having full benefits on EI BA IB AA would be great.
My guess is that IB and BA are a given as they're IAG. I think AA is probably top of the list as well for onward connections in the US.
I'll be interested to see the others, remembering EI still have frequent flyer relationships with CX and QF, so that could be Asia and Australia as well.
OA260 wrote:Patrick O’Donovan seeking meeting with IAA as Foynes Air Show is cancelled
MINISTER of State Patrick O’Donovan is seeking a meeting with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) following the announcement that the authority had withdrawn as the main sponsor of the Foynes Air Show.
ELBOB wrote:I hope the IAA tells him that they're not in the business of underwriting unviable airshows. Can't see why that should be a State responsibility anyhow. Every UK airshow has to find commercial sponsorship, or charge.
BrianDromey wrote:QF would be great, a potential one stop from DUB via LAX/SFO - with pre-clearance it might be an attractive routing.
BrianDromey wrote:The FFP element is probably less important for Avios collectors - it’s already possible via BA or IB anyway. It would be nice to consolidate with fewer accounts and for status recognition across more airlines.
EI321 wrote:
ClassicLover wrote:Pre-clearance wouldn't matter if you were going to Australia![]()
I've also done this before - QF SYD-LAX and EI LAX-DUB. I didn't enjoy it, to put it mildly. It's a couple of hours longer than going through Asia for a start.BrianDromey wrote:The FFP element is probably less important for Avios collectors - it’s already possible via BA or IB anyway. It would be nice to consolidate with fewer accounts and for status recognition across more airlines.
The FFP element is extremely important. While you can collect Avios in AerClub flying with British Airways, you don't earn any status - and vice versa, flying Aer Lingus and crediting to Executive Club. Joining oneworld Connect will mean you will earn points and status and be eligible for the bonus Avios etc, plus have your status recognised and lounge access on the airlines sponsoring EI and vice versa.
This is the most important thing for me. I'd fly EI a hell of a lot more if my BA status was recognised so I had lounge access and fast-track on all routes, and I earned Tier Points. At the moment, I'll fly via London on BA, adding extra time to my travel, as I get all the perks in the programme.
I daresay you might be right on consolidation though, I can see the IAG airlines moving that way - "one programme" (though they may be separately branded), one currency, one frequent flyer number. They are already very similar.
Eirules wrote:Quick question. Does anyone know if the ex QR A330s that EI got have / will have the same business class seats as the original A330s?
planemanofnz wrote:In the case of a hard border with Brexit, could BFS and BHD see a boost in traffic as Northerners who used to go South to get cheaper fares and/or a wider variety of destinations, seek out less complication by staying/using local? Would any boost in this respect be offset by the economic downturn arising from increased trade barriers?
Cheers,
C.
ELBOB wrote:My granda talked about the 1940s and 50s when there were *proper* border checks, everyone had to get off the train and declare the goods they were carrying. He remembered someone being fined for bringing bacon across!
By the 1980s we only had cursory ID checks when entering the South from NI, a Defence Force trooper would walk up the aisle of the bus glancing at our passports. Ironically, heading North was less disruptive and usually just involved a quick halt whilst a soldier peered in. I think that was really just for appearance, since they knew who they wanted and they weren't entering by the main roads.
But like most of the anti-Brexit rhetoric, those most opposed to any form of border seem to be Millenials who never experienced it. Life went on, and shopping trips still went ahead in both directions. We'll work through it. Just like we used to go backpacking around Europe before 'freedom of movement' was invented.
ELBOB wrote:But like most of the anti-Brexit rhetoric, those most opposed to any form of border seem to be Millenials who never experienced it. Life went on, and shopping trips still went ahead in both directions. We'll work through it. Just like we used to go backpacking around Europe before 'freedom of movement' was invented.
ELBOB wrote:But like most of the anti-Brexit rhetoric, those most opposed to any form of border seem to be Millenials who never experienced it. Life went on, and shopping trips still went ahead in both directions. We'll work through it. Just like we used to go backpacking around Europe before 'freedom of movement' was invented.
Eirules wrote:I note on another thread that BA will move from T7 to American Airlines’ T8 in JFK alongside QF & AY. At the same time, JetBlue will expand T5. I’d imagine we will see EI follow suit
ClassicLover wrote:It will be nice when all the terminals are linked as planned. When I was last at JFK, I had to leave the terminal, get a bus, etc etc... there was no way to do it airside, which I found frustrating.
VFRonTop wrote:ClassicLover wrote:It will be nice when all the terminals are linked as planned. When I was last at JFK, I had to leave the terminal, get a bus, etc etc... there was no way to do it airside, which I found frustrating.
There is no way to connect airside at any US airport due to their immigration, customs and security requirements. The best you'll be able to do is not have to exit the building when connecting.
LH982 wrote:DFW, IAH, CLT, EWR, PHL, and no doubt there are many many more
VFRonTop wrote:There is no way to connect airside at any US airport due to their immigration, customs and security requirements. The best you'll be able to do is not have to exit the building when connecting.
BrianDromey wrote:Unless you are coming from a pre-clearance destination in Canada, Ireland, Abu Dhabi, Mexico, etc. You literally walk into the domestic boarding areas.
EI321 wrote:What is the work being done in front of the 200 gates / terminal 1 at DUB? Red and white barriers have been erected there recently. I'm assuming it's work on the taxiways.
EI321 wrote:Ramp maintenanceEI321 wrote:What is the work being done in front of the 200 gates / terminal 1 at DUB? Red and white barriers have been erected there recently. I'm assuming it's work on the taxiways.
Can be seen in the background of this photo. Anyone know what it is?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected] ... [email protected]/
VFRonTop wrote:BrianDromey wrote:Unless you are coming from a pre-clearance destination in Canada, Ireland, Abu Dhabi, Mexico, etc. You literally walk into the domestic boarding areas.
Correct, they are treated as domestic to domestic connections as they have already been though US immigration,customs and security.
SNN99 wrote:Shannon had the worst punctuality record of Ireland's main airports last year
https://fora.ie/shannon-airport-flig...75854-Feb2019/
OA260 wrote:Boy (12) who allegedly suffered scald burn after spilling hot chocolate during Aer Lingus flight awarded €70k
shamrock350 wrote:OA260 wrote:Boy (12) who allegedly suffered scald burn after spilling hot chocolate during Aer Lingus flight awarded €70k
It's unfortunate the boy was hurt but €70k for spilling a drink on yourself?! Ridiculous.
shamrock350 wrote:It's unfortunate the boy was hurt but €70k for spilling a drink on yourself?! Ridiculous.
OA260 wrote:Two rare 747 jumbo jets spotted at Dublin Airport
As rare as hen's teeth!
Eagle-eyed aviation buffs were astonished to see two rare 747 jumbo jets parked at Dublin Airport at the same time on Tuesday.
For the first time in almost three years, two of the jets were parked at the travel hub.
A British Airways jet is rumoured to have landed in Dublin for a new paint job as part of the airline's centenary celebrations, Dublin Live reports.
http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-ne ... s-13966008
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Brian Gallagher: Cork Airport enters its fourth year of sustained growth
Cork Airport, Ireland’s second-largest international airport, is entering its fourth year of consecutive growth, forecasting a 7% growth increase in passenger numbers for 2019 with approximately 2.6 million passengers expected to pass through its doors.
Over 50 routes are on offer from Cork Airport across the UK, continental Europe and the east coast of the USA.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingne ... 02682.html