Shannon Airport Thread [Mod Warning in First Post]

Ennisman wrote: »

It's a crazy situation. Lucky they had an A330 they could take off Malaga route or both 757's would have been taken out of Shannon.

The A330 that services Malaga is scheduled for a Transatlantic flight at 4pm, as it always is, so theres no spare capacity even if you cancel a malaga flight.

Brennans Row wrote: »

But Aer Lingus is a subsidiary of International Airlines Group who have a fleet of 529 aircraft.

Where are the so called benefits for been part of a group that has economies of large scale?

That is one of the things that have confused me.

The out of service EI-DUO returned to operation today, but EI-FNG went out of service yesterday. Aer Lingus did hire in an aircraft, and both Shannon services ran today. What I don't understand is between Iberia, BA and Aer Lingus, they couldn't get an aircraft together to fly the rotue, but instead hired in one at an expense, and cancelled routes all week at an expense.

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

The 669 is in Limerick Leader from them. Wondering if 1,000 includes last weekend?

The airline already cancelled Mondays EI-111 Shannon to New York service as well as the EI-110 return leg on Monday night. A total of 258 passengers were affected by the last minute cancellation which was blamed on “aircraft unavailability.”

Aer Lingus said: “Due to aircraft availability, EI135 Shannon Boston and EI134 Boston Shannon have been cancelled on Wednesday 12th October and EI111 and EI110 operating Shannon New York route have been cancelled on Thursday, 13th October. A total number of 669 guests were booked on these flights.”

Clare Herald

Planning (1614) approved for construction of a ground floor extension (118m2) to the existing fire station whereby the new space is to be used as a gym.

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Planning (16788) applied for the development within a Strategic Development Zone of a Fire Training Ground at the Secondary Surveillance Radar Equipment site on the north side of Runway 06-24, Shannon Airport, Co Clare.

The development will comprise of the installation of a Simulated Steel Aircraft Shell, a Fire Screen and Engine Rig for the purpose of training fire fighting personnel.

Also included in the development will be an overground Water Storage Tank, 2 No. 2 Tonne LPG Gas Tanks, a 300 Gallon Jet A1 Fuel Tank, 3 No. sheds to house controls and fuel pressurisation unit, security fencing to surround site perimeter, concrete hardstanding areas, site lighting and all other associated site works.

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Sound investment in upgrading the fitness and training facilities to meet the needs of a common diversion airport.

Ryanair flight FR7257 from Madrid to Dublin has diverted to Shannon to refuel after been on hold over Dublin.

Here is some interesting news, sources tell me EI had considered doing some LHR alterations the current 08.50 service would depart at 07.30.....it didn't happen but I would say watch the space.

Probably not going to even be considered before April again!

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Here is some interesting news, sources tell me EI had considered doing some LHR alterations the current 08.50 service would depart at 07.30.....it didn't happen but I would say watch the space.

Probably not going to even be considered before April again!

Would immensely help the route alright, where would the slots come from?

The CSO statistics for July are out.

Carnacalla wrote: »

Malaga is the most popular sun route for July, carrying just over 10,000 passengers.

Estimated loads:

Lanzarote: 4,633 95%
Malaga: 10,004 91%
Alicante: 5,032 95%
Birmingham: 3,024 81%
Boston 11159: 90%
Paris-Beauvais: 3,155 93% (I'm shocked)
Edinburgh: 2,947 79%
Newark: 9,108 87%
Faro: 9,998 89%
Memmingen: 2,741 81%
Fuerteventura: 1,443, 95%
New York-JFK: 20,728 92%
Krakow: 3,376 99%
Kaunas: 3,409 100% (Capacity was only 3,402 on the Ryanair route, there must be extra/private flights somewhere)
Gatwick: 10,743 92%
Heathrow: 27,932 86%
Manchester: 7,103 85%
Chicago: 8,549 82%
Philadelphia: 8,509 78%
Majorca: 6,688 94%
Reus: 1,444 98%
Stansted: 23,541 87%
Berlin: 3,092 91%
Tenerife: 1,453 96%
Warsaw: 3,129 92%
Wroclaw: 3,340 98%
Zurich: 935 94%

Mainly good, Philadelphia suffered this July, but to the benefit of all other transatlantic service. Paris was surprising. Manchester was okay.

Wow.... What with those Polish flights??? Even better tan the Sun flights.....

Masala wrote: »

Carnacalla wrote: »

Malaga is the most popular sun route for July, carrying just over 10,000 passengers.

Estimated loads:

Lanzarote: 4,633 95%
Malaga: 10,004 91%
Alicante: 5,032 95%
Birmingham: 3,024 81%
Boston 11159: 90%
Paris-Beauvais: 3,155 93% (I'm shocked)
Edinburgh: 2,947 79%
Newark: 9,108 87%
Faro: 9,998 89%
Memmingen: 2,741 81%
Fuerteventura: 1,443, 95%
New York-JFK: 20,728 92%
Krakow: 3,376 99%
Kaunas: 3,409 100% (Capacity was only 3,402 on the Ryanair route, there must be extra/private flights somewhere)
Gatwick: 10,743 92%
Heathrow: 27,932 86%
Manchester: 7,103 85%
Chicago: 8,549 82%
Philadelphia: 8,509 78%
Majorca: 6,688 94%
Reus: 1,444 98%
Stansted: 23,541 87%
Berlin: 3,092 91%
Tenerife: 1,453 96%
Warsaw: 3,129 92%
Wroclaw: 3,340 98%
Zurich: 935 94%

Mainly good, Philadelphia suffered this July, but to the benefit of all other transatlantic service. Paris was surprising. Manchester was okay.

Wow.... What with those Polish flights??? Even better tan the Sun flights.....

Numbers yes but revenue no. Same with Paris and suspect the Euros heled out a little.

As for KUN likely a lot of children hence the figure above.

Carnacalla wrote: »

If you're getting loads close to 100 surely you'd likely be getting good revenue too? Of course unmatched by the July sun market, but fairly reasonable?

Yes and no. If for example 40% of the plane was filled by 19.99 fares and you could earn the same revenue by only filling 12% with higher fares going to the Med in summer. Easy to see where the money is made. Then factor in higher on board sales for Med flights.

I'm sure Paris may of been somewhat profitable or no losing massively but there is just more to be made elsewhere. As I said before it needed better schedule and would of likely make more. Busy days/times make the money to support weaker flights and with BVA out of SNN it was just weaker days/times.

Berlin is one to watch especially if it doesn't have the good schedule returned next winter, may get away with it in summer.

SNN-JFK cancelled today and tomorrow too. I'd say that's fairly permanent damage to the route, hopefully people won't be persuaded to switch to flying to Dublin (especially tourists).

This may also be very beneficial for Delta and United.

Memmingen cut with Paris.