- Ryanair say that they've found tools inside their 737 MAX's and that each new aircraft undergoes an extensive 48 hour check. My last Ryanair Max flight was on a 4hr flight from Cologne. The aircraft was three weeks old. The extensive check doesn’t stretch as far as removing the plastic from the b...
Jump to postProbably not but what comes next? Without the XLRs that’s the next 2-3 years of expansion gone, no sign of new or second hand A330s, only a couple of A320neos left on the books. With the current growth plan out the window, IAG will want a new approach to maximise revenue or some more ‘asset managem...
Jump to postBut do the pilots actually care if they get the XLR. It might be embarrassing to management, but I can't see the pilots losing sleep if the first XLRs go to IB. Probably not but what comes next? Without the XLRs that’s the next 2-3 years of expansion gone, no sign of new or second hand A330s, only ...
Jump to postDoesn’t sound like the empty threat some initially believed. Would be hugely embarrassing to lose these aircraft and doesn’t bode well for the future investment prospects of the airline within the group. But do the pilots actually care if they get the XLR. It might be embarrassing to management, bu...
Jump to postDoesn’t sound like the empty threat some initially believed. Would be hugely embarrassing to lose these aircraft and doesn’t bode well for the future investment prospects of the airline within the group.
Jump to postEI-EDS operating EI233 LGW-DUB today declared an electrical smell in cabin and had an emergency arrival https://aviationsourcenews.com/emergency/aer-lingus-flight-london-dublin-declares-emergency/ This must be the third or fourth incident of this kind in recent weeks. Each time a different aircraft...
Jump to postNever had that issue at LHR to be honest, always find them very efficient and even quite strict when it comes to the entire boarding process. Staff there tend to be incredibly experienced, if a little cold at times. Lounge staff are lovely however.
Shame to hear of a poor experience.
The next A320neo for Aer Lingus is out and about in Toulouse, test reg F-WWBG, to be EI-NSE.
Jump to postQR/EI codeshare confirmed. https://www.qatarairways.com/press-releases/en-WW/235664-qatar-airways-and-aer-lingus-launch-new-codeshare-partnership I had hoped for a deeper cooperation similar to what QR have with IB Isn’t that because IB have joined the BA/QR joint business though? Aer Lingus is a l...
Jump to postEI are recruiting for the role of IAG and 3rd Party Handling Manager, Dublin. The job spec indicates that EI see a “clear trajectory for substantial growth” in the years ahead. It’s not an area I would have expected EI to bother much with. The EI cost base is notably higher than 3rd party handling ...
Jump to postThanks for the photos, EIDWDUB! It certainly looks a bit smarter with the new seat covers and pockets. I’m a bit surprised they weren’t tempted to densify the cabin with the Recaro slimline seats though. I believe without ‘Space Flex’ they could still have gone up to 180 but I guess we should be tha...
Jump to postI noticed on my Aer Lingus flight this week that printed menus are back with the full Boutique magazine, at least on aircraft with seat pockets to hold them! There was one in every seat. Much better than cabin crew having to list whatever items they can remember off the top of their heads to every o...
Jump to postBA’s third new short haul seat in 10 years. Alright for some at IAG. Makes the ironing boards EI have been stuck with even worse, at least before you could argue it was consistent with other group airlines, not anymore.
Jump to postThe e-store is great, did most of my Christmas shopping on there and plenty of outlets offered good bonus rates on their new year sales. It’s a handy way to bulk up your Avios between flights but it’s just a case of remembering to use it! Does Aer Lingus still partner with SuperValu? In the UK you c...
Jump to postIt’s concerning and also shows how difficult it can be for Aer Lingus to secure investment within the group in a wider context. We often lament the apparent lack of vision or ambition at Aer Lingus and while it’s definitely something that has haunted the airline since before IAG’s take over, how muc...
Jump to postI think that sounds a little more concrete than just an empty threat if I’m honest. Aer Lingus has lost out once before, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it happen again. Aer Lingus is still a small fish in a very big pond at IAG, it will always need to go the extra mile to prove its worth the investm...
Jump to postDefinitely some posturing to the unions there; investment will be withheld if you don’t reach agreement etc. We’ve all seen the first XLR in Aer Lingus colours and know the second is in final assembly so plans are very much firm at this stage for those frames but as always, until the keys of those a...
Jump to postUses the new logo, a slightly updated design and the new corporate colour palette.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C35UJd5sEcG ... UxcnBmOXhs
Looks great imo.
Eirules wrote:Reported elsewhere that Oman Air are getting rid of their A330s. Some are under 10 years old, would EI be interested?
EI-DEG is heading to SNN later today for repainting, it’ll be the sixth A320 to be painted this winter.
Jump to postAre 15 seats worth it for a better paxex on their XLRs? I doubt EI will see it that way. Probably not if we’re being honest, that would be a very hard sell to any revenue department. It is interesting however that the recent IAG presentation indicated there would be -7 seats on the XLR vs the old 7...
Jump to postMust say the food does look good. The refresh they did just over a year ago was well overdue but seems to be paying off, the new menus look and sound much more contemporary and international, the fact they change seasonally is also very welcome. It's a good thing those aircraft are getting their ref...
Jump to posttemptemp wrote:Slight delay:
https://livefromalounge.com/airbus-a321 ... -slightly/
Entry Into Service (EIS) in Q3 2024 instead of Q2 2024.
EIK scheduled to go to Bordeaux today. This must be the most anticipated event of 2024! :lol: Now let's start the speculation about a new J-class seat for the next 4 weeks (only to have our hopes and dreams come crashing back to reality in typical EI style when she returns :duck: ) It’s not getting...
Jump to postThe new designs certainly look more 'up market' and on trend, the darker hues and more subtle accents throughout the cabin certainly appear to suggest a wider brand refresh is imminent. I was surprised recently at how dated the economy cabin on their A330neo looked and felt so an update would be wel...
Jump to postEI-FNG on it way back from BOD. DUO was also scheduled to return today as well according to FR24 but that has been cancelled. If memory serves me right EIN, EIL, EIK, EAV, DUZ, GEY and ELA are still outstanding. With GEY not all that long back will it even pay a visit to BOD ? I think it was posted...
Jump to postWouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see RDU added as it’s been long rumoured but it’s already very well served to Europe for an airport its size. It currently has flights to KEF, CDG, LHR, and later this year Lufthansa starts FRA so is there really room for Aer Lingus and what do they bring to the...
Jump to postQuite the turnaround when just a week or so ago rumours were a mid-February refit for the first one with new seats signed off and ready to go. Even talk on other forums of a new cabin design and a memo to staff about it. Either way, the fact Aer Lingus is so secretive about something that has likely...
Jump to postI’d prefer the wide body fleet replacement, something the airline will ideally have for the next 20+ years, not to be decided with an opportunistic grab at some second hand A330neos. I know that’s not what anyone is genuinely suggesting but Aer Lingus has form in this department. It worked for the f...
Jump to postEI-DUZ positioning DUB-MAN later as EI996, maintenance I presume I'd of thought covering for one of the UK based frames ? Wouldnt be the first time either DUZ has been on Manchester ops. That’s right, the flight numbers will be changed for the month of February to reflect Aer Lingus operating on be...
Jump to postIn the past, I bought the idea that passengers went to EI for the service. As of late, why would you? And they aren't exactly the cheapest, are they? E.g. looking at this Summer (random dates in June), they're more expensive than DL/UA on NYC-DUB, KL on DUB-AMS, LH on DUB-FRA, etc. In fact, I was s...
Jump to postSounds like retreat from Gatwick rather than redeployment. Where can they profitably use those planes to make a profit. The aircraft certainly won’t be parked up for summer that’s for sure, there’s plenty of increases elsewhere on the network as highlighted above. Winter however will be different s...
Jump to postOnce you factor in the pandemic, they've only had two full winters to repaint aircraft. By a full winter, I mean the 10-12 weeks between January-March when painting usually happens, each one taking 7-10 days to complete. So far this year they've given themselves a bit of a head start with two A320s...
Jump to postOnce you factor in the pandemic, they've only had two full winters to repaint aircraft. By a full winter, I mean the 10-12 weeks between January-March when painting usually happens, each one taking 7-10 days to complete. So far this year they've given themselves a bit of a head start with two A320s ...
Jump to postHas ‘LRD even had a single test flight in CVG? I had been keeping an eye on it thinking it would at least have one or two post repairs before returning home but admittedly lost track over the holidays so may have missed it. Maybe just not required? Either way, nice to have it back and all patched up!
Jump to posttimedoko wrote:I wonder if Aer Lingus UK ever looked at other bases - for example, BHX sorely needs a JFK link - 2 based A330, JFK, BOS, MCO, BGI would be great
This is particularly relevant as Ireland becomes more of a hub for international trade and finance and does more business with other countries and has more people from other cultures living in it. Just because a certain group does not see a need for something, it doesn’t mean the option shouldn’t b...
Jump to postOk, but what has any of that got to do with Dublin Airport? It was in the context of just because something has not been allowed or deemed not in demand in the past that does not mean that it will not be in future or that a demand does not exist . If AF LH KL TK EK wanted to operate on Christmas Da...
Jump to postLondon, a city as big and multicultural as it gets, sees its entire public transport system shut down for Christmas Day. So while the likes of Heathrow and Gatwick are open as usual, albeit with a much reduced schedule, much of the actual city is closed for business. We survive just fine. Dublin Air...
Jump to postG-EIDY was also out of action for a few weeks with a gear issue earlier this month, likely a coincidence but still unfortunate. Glad to see 'EILA got on its way eventually.
Jump to postThe new routes and FCO enhancement would seem to necessitate two additional A320 (and could operate some further additional services). Fleet currently stands at 33 (32 for S23). Not sure what the timeline for delivery of NSE & NSF is but CVB and CVC should be safe for another while as a result....
Jump to postIt’ll be worth keeping an eye on MSN 11348 over the next couple of months. Aviation Flights, which has previously been a good source for production updates, has it listed for Aer Lingus. https://aviation.flights/aib/A320/11348 You’ll also find the latest updates on the next A320neo’s to arrive here ...
Jump to postHow unusual to see an Aer Lingus A320 with matching engine covers… The worst offender currently being EI-DVM, the retrojet with a teal cover! A section of its fuselage is also white ! It just repainted before the pandemic. Hopefully they’ll replace the cover Is that the panel around the wing body j...
Jump to postshamrock321 wrote:How unusual to see an Aer Lingus A320 with matching engine covers…
EI seems to be temporarily suspending SNN-JFK and SNN-CDG for a few weeks from mid-January to mid-March. I know they did this with the JFK route previously (though not sure about last winter). The published SNN timetable - yet to be updated - showed both routes operating uninterrupted for the full ...
Jump to postQuestion, I would like to give a travel voucher gift for Christmas, and EI are the obvious choice, but I seem to recall a lot of issues with people trying to redeem EI vouchers in the past? Does anyone have any recent experience? or advice on alternatives? I don’t think those vouchers have had any ...
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 postHave to fly LON-DUB in a couple of months. As it an hours flight, I’ll sit in the back. Genuine question for you all, Why on earth would/should I choose EI over any other offering…??? Same with any other airline surely? If costs and timings suit with Aer Lingus, I don’t see a problem booking with t...
Jump to postEIDWDUB wrote:With EIs A320neos how many is that altogether now ? 4 in service and 4 on order or 6 ?
Flew EI-NSC myself this morning, seat is indeed basic but I’ve experienced it plenty of times before on BA and U2, legroom was surprisingly good, at least near the front, and the cabin looked smart with its full mood lighting in effect. Overhead lockers are noticeably larger, busy flight and no pro...
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