I forgot to mention the gate space issue in my original post, but yes, that's going to be an issue for any new entrants to the market for the foreseeable future. I wouldn't be surprised if gate availability factored into the recent EI and CX announcements. Both carriers had been rumored to be mulli...
Jump to postI just got back from a trip to Ireland from Seattle using the new Aer Lingus direct service. Full planes both directions and service was good, FAs were v friendly and helpful on both legs of the trip. I wasn't impressed with the pricing model on the in-flight WiFi however, 120MB for $16 or 270MB for...
Jump to postAlso, Vancouver is increased to 5w Really fascinating - who actually uses this service? There are obviously no connections on the DUB end. Cheers, C. The Irish population has expanded massively in Vancouver over the past decade so I imagine this service is aimed mostly at the O&D market. Also t...
Jump to postI would think there's more demand from tech company's for a route to San Jose than Seattle. Seattle will get more transfer traffic though. Why would you think SJ would have more tech traffic demand? Microsoft, Amazon HQs located in the Puget Sound area. Tons of mid-size tech firms like Tableau and ...
Jump to postWe in SEA love seeing new international carriers! But where are they going to park??? I was eating at the A-Concourse getting lunch before my flight. I was dumfounded by the number of international flights moving in and out...including the LH 747-8i. I'd guess that EI would park either at S and jus...
Jump to postDespite reports of less than stellar bookings & a lacklustre advertising campaign, AC to YVR is in the schedules for next summer again. Must have done better than thought Long time reader but first time commenter here! I was on the YVR-DUB/DUB-YVR last month and loads were pretty high on both l...
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