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AmricanShamrok wrote:Anyone know why last night's EI124 (ORD-DUB) was cancelled?
shamrock350 wrote:EI-EDY, the only A330 in the new livery, was out getting some air to air photography done this morning. It spent some time off the coast of Kerry with a chase aircraft before returning to Dublin for its transatlantic run.
dstc47 wrote:I doubt too many will be pleased with the shift to Southend for the Derry PSO service.
May not mean much for those going to London area only but if trying to go onward STN offers far more potential for connections.
EI321 wrote:It's approaching the time of year when the new route announcements begin for next year. Anyone care to make some predictions?
planemanofnz wrote:EI321 wrote:It's approaching the time of year when the new route announcements begin for next year. Anyone care to make some predictions?
SQ to SIN, using a 359, 3-4x weekly.
Cheers,
C.
OA260 wrote:Indeed DFW loads have been poor the last few weeks some days would just about fill a E195!
As for AA boarding staff I thought their contracts were with the actual handling partner but they wear AA uniforms.
alancostello wrote:OA260 wrote:Indeed DFW loads have been poor the last few weeks some days would just about fill a E195!
As for AA boarding staff I thought their contracts were with the actual handling partner but they wear AA uniforms.
When I took AA DUB-ORD recently the same agent that checked me in and colleagues that were at other desks were processing boarding at the gate.
OA260 wrote:Indeed DFW loads have been poor the last few weeks some days would just about fill a E195!
As for AA boarding staff I thought their contracts were with the actual handling partner but they wear AA uniforms.
EI321 wrote:Would be great to see a Singapore route.
Does anyone think Aer lingus might give the New York Stewart route a go if Norwegian does'nt return to it, say 3 weekly on A321LR?
ac895 wrote:.................................
I was quite surprised by this. Apart from EI and FR, AA must be the only other carrier to have their own check in staff operations at DUB? This must be rather costly given of all the US carriers that operate out of DUB AA's operations are the most seasonal. ORD and PHL only run from May-Oct and the new Dallas flight is only operating for 3 months. The agent said DFW has been busy but the last few weeks are quiet. I noticed its been operating a B787 vs the original B789 the last few days.
ac895
shamrock604 wrote:OA260 wrote:Indeed DFW loads have been poor the last few weeks some days would just about fill a E195!
As for AA boarding staff I thought their contracts were with the actual handling partner but they wear AA uniforms.
I suspect we’ll see a timetable change next year - now that Norwegian will be vacating two gates on Pier 4. The very late departure from DFW can’t be helping, but it wasn’t AA’s preferred timing.
dstc47 wrote:I doubt too many will be pleased with the shift to Southend for the Derry PSO service.
May not mean much for those going to London area only but if trying to go onward STN offers far more potential for connections.
Galwayman wrote:El Al is a significant add
planemanofnz wrote:Galwayman wrote:El Al is a significant add
Indeed - and I wonder what the connection possibilities will be too.
Cheers,
C.
EK770 wrote:Quick question: Does EI-GEY still have the old QR business class, or was it refitted with the standard EI J seat?
wexfordflyer wrote:El Al tend to struggle to properly market connections in Tel Aviv. Somewhat due to the high level of security regulations there, it doesn't allow for efficient connection times.
EI321 wrote:
Should bring some nice connection traffic via Aer Lingus' now large US network and Star alliance connections with Delta.
EI321 wrote:Delighted to see El Al finally arrive in Dublin.
I used to wonder if their enhanced security requirements (each passenger is interviewed at check in) was a factor in them not flying to Dublin. Tel Aviv is probably the longest short haul route from Dublin at over 5 hours? Tel Aviv has the largest tech sector in the middle east which will hopefully bring some more business opportunities between the two cities.
Should bring some nice connection traffic via Aer Lingus' now large US network and Star alliance connections with Delta.
marcogr12 wrote:I was wondering the other day how come such an important route (DUB-TLV) was not operated all these years by any major carrier like El Al, EI or even how come FR didn't try it, seen as it has so far expanded significantly into the israeli market..I really hope it goes well and they eventually upgrade it to a WB
ac895 wrote:planemanofnz wrote:EI321 wrote:It's approaching the time of year when the new route announcements begin for next year. Anyone care to make some predictions?
SQ to SIN, using a 359, 3-4x weekly.
Cheers,
C.
I work for a ground handler at DUB and I've heard from one of the dispatchers that the length of the current runway an A350 couldn't make SIN. Apparently CX's A350 are at the threshold of limits getting to HKG. I say SIA will be one of the first new entrants once the new runway is built.
ac895
HTCone wrote:.....According to Zeke, an A350 pilot who posts in these forums, the A359 can get out of DUB on 10/28 at MTOW if TOGA is used.
Eagleboy wrote:HTCone wrote:.....According to Zeke, an A350 pilot who posts in these forums, the A359 can get out of DUB on 10/28 at MTOW if TOGA is used.
Nice nugget of info.
TUGMASTER wrote:[twoid][/twoid]Eagleboy wrote:HTCone wrote:.....According to Zeke, an A350 pilot who posts in these forums, the A359 can get out of DUB on 10/28 at MTOW if TOGA is used.
Nice nugget of info.
And thats gonna happen...!!!!!
OA260 wrote:EI321 wrote:Delighted to see El Al finally arrive in Dublin.
I used to wonder if their enhanced security requirements (each passenger is interviewed at check in) was a factor in them not flying to Dublin. Tel Aviv is probably the longest short haul route from Dublin at over 5 hours? Tel Aviv has the largest tech sector in the middle east which will hopefully bring some more business opportunities between the two cities.
Should bring some nice connection traffic via Aer Lingus' now large US network and Star alliance connections with Delta.
They will no doubt have extra measures in place. This could be security staff and questions before you are allowed to proceed to the check in desks. Random security searches and last minute checks at the boarding gate. Also handling agent staff on the EL AL check in team could have extra background security searches. Just some of the things to expect. While on the ground the aircraft will need to secure also. Maybe police escort to the runway and patrols driving around the spotting areas of the airport also when it lands/takes off.
Doubt there will be any significant amount of transfer traffic as there are many more attractive and cheaper options from TLV Via more established and bigger hubs. IST is just one that picks up a large amount of TLV-IST-XXX traffic. EL AL also despite selling connections from the UK market its not really anything significant. The security grilling at TLV puts a lot of people off and then again you have issues with stamps in passports from Middle East nations which will get more grilling then usual. I know I have been through it ! Its easier to transit through BEY or THR.
Clydenairways wrote:Surely there will be transfer opportunities going the other direction across the Atlantic. Particularly to cities that are not what available as a non stop option from tel Aviv .
Clydenairways wrote:OA260 wrote:EI321 wrote:Delighted to see El Al finally arrive in Dublin.
I used to wonder if their enhanced security requirements (each passenger is interviewed at check in) was a factor in them not flying to Dublin. Tel Aviv is probably the longest short haul route from Dublin at over 5 hours? Tel Aviv has the largest tech sector in the middle east which will hopefully bring some more business opportunities between the two cities.
Should bring some nice connection traffic via Aer Lingus' now large US network and Star alliance connections with Delta.
They will no doubt have extra measures in place. This could be security staff and questions before you are allowed to proceed to the check in desks. Random security searches and last minute checks at the boarding gate. Also handling agent staff on the EL AL check in team could have extra background security searches. Just some of the things to expect. While on the ground the aircraft will need to secure also. Maybe police escort to the runway and patrols driving around the spotting areas of the airport also when it lands/takes off.
Doubt there will be any significant amount of transfer traffic as there are many more attractive and cheaper options from TLV Via more established and bigger hubs. IST is just one that picks up a large amount of TLV-IST-XXX traffic. EL AL also despite selling connections from the UK market its not really anything significant. The security grilling at TLV puts a lot of people off and then again you have issues with stamps in passports from Middle East nations which will get more grilling then usual. I know I have been through it ! Its easier to transit through BEY or THR.
Surely there will be transfer opportunities going the other direction across the Atlantic. Particularly to cities that are not what available as a non stop option from tel Aviv .