Aer Lingus Fleet/ Routes Discussion Pt 2 (ALL possible routes included)

LimaBravoTango

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123776550#Comment_123776550

I would expect more A320neo deliveries in the medium term for fleet renewal. The EI-DEx series of A320ceo’s are between 20 and 21 years old now. It would also be great to see some growth on the short-haul side to compliment the success of the transatlantic expansion. Of course, any growth of A320neo fleet will be on the premise that the Dublin Airport passenger cap and movement restrictions are satisfactorily resolved.

Tenger

Vueling are transistioning to the B737MAX. I wonder will some of their used A320s find their way to Aer Lingus?

But as above, I cant see IAG diverting any A320neo's to expand the EI fleet while the cap is in place. Any business case from EI Mgmt will have that shadow over it.

HTCOne

IIRC the VLG Neos are P&W powered so wouldn't think so for those at least.

kevinandrew

Wouldn't be too keen on the Vueling fleet anyway to be honest. One of the only positives from a passenger perspective of the NEO at Aer Lingus is the Airbus Airspace cabin, the newest Recaro seat is a little bit nicer and features eye level charging ports, a device holder on the tray table, bigger overhead bins (far superior to Boeing's) and nicer lighting.

I'd imagine a lot VY's are leased anyway and will simply return to lessor as the MAX begins to arrive. Plenty of opportunity for P&W powered A320s of that age still.

Tenger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123776959#Comment_123776959

Wasnt aware of that (hadnt bothered to check) and the above mentioned leasing situation rules out an easy transfer.

EchoIndia

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123780427#Comment_123780427

In any case at least some of the Vueling Neos are due to go to Iberia (and two already have), which I think is why Vueling have been adding a lot of Ceos over recent months.