Shannon Airport Thread [Mod Warning in First Post]

JCX BXC

I see a new wave of ads labeled "American Holidays" with the FlyShannon and United Airlines logo nearby.

Good to see a bit of advertising about.

Brennans Row

European Sport Tourism Summit 2015 (Shannon Airport)

The 2nd European Sport Tourism Summit will feature an International Sport Tourism Conference, the inaugural European Sport Tourism Awards, Industry Expert Sessions, Meet the Buyers and Sport Tourism Academic Conference.

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It will be interesting to see how this event will fare out this year.

Airbus330

Stobart are back from June 18th!

Won't let me post the link! Great news, I'm sure they'll announce it properly tomorrow

Clareman

If you can get the link and put spaces instead of dots I'll change it for you.

Airbus330

Clareman wrote: »

If you can get the link and put spaces instead of dots I'll change it for you.

www.shannonchamber.ie/shannon-airport-welcomes-stobart-return-on-birmingham-route/

highlydebased

Also heard it on radio just now. Formal announcement tomorrow.

JCX BXC

Just seen it on Facebook. Its only 6x weekly. Disappointing really but welcome.

Link: http://www.breakingnews.ie/business/stobart-air-coming-back-to-shannon-airport-668735.html

Airbus330

Yeah suppose, better then nothing though. Was it expected to be daily?

Hopefully it will go daily, definate demand for this service.

Clareman

Great news, that Birmingham flight is very handy.

JCX BXC

Airbus330 wrote: »

Yeah suppose, better then nothing though. Was it expected to be daily?

Hopefully it will go daily, definate demand for this service.

I hope for an eventual re-opening of the base with a morning and evening service, along with Edinburgh and Bristol.

highlydebased

Carnacalla wrote: »

I hope for an eventual re-opening of the base with a morning and evening service, along with Edinburgh and Bristol.

Walk, then run. Base was not economical hence why it was closed. If this works out then yes other flights could be added but it could easily be a flop especially when Ryanair are quick to flex their muscles. Time will tell.

JCX BXC

highlydebased wrote: »

Walk, then run. Base was not economical hence why it was closed. If this works out then yes other flights could be added but it could easily be a flop especially when Ryanair are quick to flex their muscles. Time will tell.

I doubt they would expand a base by so much and then just close it because it's "uneconomical". It was the introduction of the MAN route with FR pissed them off and rightly so. They also made good use of the second aircraft with the Subsidised Donegal route.

highlydebased

Carnacalla wrote: »

I doubt they would expand a base by so much and then just close it because it's "uneconomical". It was the introduction of the MAN route with FR pissed them off and rightly so. They also made good use of the second aircraft with the Subsidised Donegal route.

The withdrawal of MAN effectively made it uneconomical.

JCX BXC

highlydebased wrote: »

The withdrawal of MAN effectively made it uneconomical.

I strongly disagree, bur without figures to prove it, we cant prove anything.

The Edinburgh and Birmingham routes had a strong market.

imurdaddy

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

If stobart come back it will be like NOC-BHX with them last maybe a year or season and be scrapped.

Interesting to see if FR pick NOC for BHX over SNN, clever game players at FR. Bit laughable if they want a SEN connection when FUB as failed!

Another prediction falls flat jamie! Not really predictions of yours id say more wishful thinking!

Jamie2k9

imurdaddy wrote: »

Another prediction falls flat jamie! Not really predictions of yours id say more wishful thinking!

Oh just wait a few months.....

By the way I never said they wouldn't come back just it won't be long term.

JCX BXC

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Oh just wait a few months.....

I'd be more sceptical. Remember Shannon is not Knock airport and has a larger Market for BHX. Also with the demise of the routes is the west, it will go from 21x PW between knock and Shannon to 6pw.

imurdaddy

Yep certainly seems like you saying the Stobart wont return to SNN but surprise surprise NOC.

Jamie2k9;94807456 .If stobart come back it will be like NOC-BHX with them last maybe a year

Cosmo Kramer

Knock already has a regular service to the English Midlands with a significantly greater capacity than this one provided by Ryanair to East Midlands.

The most likely scenario is that Shannon expected Ryanair to step in with a similar service from Shannon to Birmingham but, when the Ryanair rumours proved to be no more than hot air, they went back to Stobart with a better offer (probably free use of Shannon or even an additional bailout funded subsidy) to step in and take on the route.

JCX BXC

Cosmo Kramer wrote: »

Knock already has a regular service to the English Midlands with a significantly greater capacity than this one provided by Ryanair to East Midlands.

Its losing its Birmingham route. That will obviously be a help to Shannon. No 2 ways around it.

Cosmo Kramer wrote:

The most likely scenario is that Shannon expected Ryanair to step in with a similar service from Shannon to Birmingham but, when the Ryanair rumours proved to be no more than hot air, they went back to Stobart with a better offer (probably free use of Shannon or even an additional bailout funded subsidy) to step in and take on the route.

They really expected Ryanair to move in, and for that to be such a good thing with the low frequency they offer? If that's the case the management should really mixed around a bit.

Brennans Row

Stobart Air in dramatic U-turn at Shannon (Independent)

The airline has confirmed plans to recommence six flights a week to Birmingham from June 18, but will not base any aircraft at Shannon.

Stobart Air, which operates the Aer Lingus Regional brand, ceased operations at Shannon in January saying the airport "does not fit with our current strategic plan at this time".

When Stobart closed its Shannon base, a total of 20 weekly flights to Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh were lost. The company said last night: "Closing the base enabled us to consolidate our costs, and thereby look at Shannon from a different perspective. Now, it can work both for Shannon and our wider network."

Ronan Whitty, Stobart's head of revenue management, said: "The original decision to cease operations at Shannon Airport was a difficult but necessary one. The high cost of having aircraft based full-time at the airport made it more difficult to generate the necessary returns.

"The passenger demand is there and, together with our colleagues at Shannon and Birmingham airports, we will make a major push to mobilise a positive passenger response on this new route."

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Hopefully the flights will arrive / depart early in the morning (08:00 – 09:00) which would tie in nicely with the Aer Lingus New York / Boston schedules.

Airbus330

Is it bookable yet?

Davys Fits

When Stobart closed its Shannon base, a total of 20 weekly flights to Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh were lost. The company said last night: "Closing the base enabled us to consolidate our costs, and thereby look at Shannon from a different perspective. Now, it can work both for Shannon and our wider network."

Its interesting to note but not a bit surprising that airlines make decisions based on cost and not revolvers put to their head by airport authorities as some people around here would have you believe.

Brennans Row

Carnacalla wrote: »

UA25 cancelled today most likely due to a tech issue.

Edit : A 767-400 will be scheduled tomorrow to carry the extra passengers missing from today's flight.

Passengers stranded after broken bolt grounds jet (Clare Herald)

It seems like that not all passengers can be accommodated on that 767 aircraft today as arrangements are also made to fly some passengers to Heathrow to make connecting flights.

Jamie2k9

Brennans Row wrote: »

Passengers stranded after broken bolt grounds jet (Clare Herald)

It seems like that not all passengers can be accommodated on that 767 aircraft today as arrangements are also made to fly some passengers to Heathrow to make connecting flights.

United 764 only have 35 more seats than 752, so it positive in this regard for the route while annoying for passengers.

Brennans Row

Just the ticket for the holidays: fun and learning for the family (Irish Times)

Atlantic Air Venture, Link Road Shannon, Co Clare

Suitable for seven- to 90-year-olds.

This is a must for aircraft enthusiasts of all ages. Just a few minutes from Shannon airport, this small museum has a good collection of aviation paraphernalia, a few excellent examples of airplanes – some of which visitors can sit in – and also offers flight simulation packages. Young children can learn how to fly planes on a basic system (a little like a computer game), while older children and adults can get into a cockpit and learn tips from a real pilot. The realistic images make it feel as if you are circling and eventually landing a plane at your chosen airport – thrilling, even for those in the back seat. This is well worth a visit if you are in the locality and while not a day-long activity, those with a keen interest can spend a few hours before heading down the road to the airport to see some real action.

zweton

anyone think the bristol and edinburgh flights will come back at any stage?

Brennans Row

36th World Medical and Health Games (Medigames2015).

The world medical and health games are a gathering for health professionals that allow them to compete in various sports in a congenial and fun atmosphere. Whatever your level or age, come and share with your colleagues your passion for sport!

Around 1,200 medical professionals from 40 countries are expected to attend.

The International Sports Medicine Symposium will take place during the 36th World Medical and Health Games.

Brennans Row

That ill-fated Germanwings aircraft (D-AIPX) was in Shannon last year, probably for a paint job?

golfball37

Bad news on the Boston flight being pulled for 10 days. Strong rumours that EI will pull both Boston and NY next year from Shannon for at least one season.