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

Noxegon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123791372#Comment_123791372

Yeah, people say that – and I'm sure airlines have survey data that says it too.

However, this data is and can only ever be a best guess, given that nothing other than economy has been offered on short haul out of Ireland in a meaningful way for as long as I can remember.

If it hasn't been tried, then we don't really know.

goingnowhere

Most business travel is now explicitly economy class only, only the very senior or over 6 hours gets you anywhere near a better seat. Business travel is what keeps the airlines alive in the lean months like November and January when no one is travelling.

Aer Lingus knows how weak demand is for its fake business offering on UK/EU flights.

BestWestern

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123796484#Comment_123796484

EIs short haul business class was quite good back in the day, and used to stretch three quarters of the way down the aircraft when heading to London on a Monday morning.

lordleitrim

Any rumblings of new transatlantic route announcements for EI for 2026 yet? I think this time last year the grapevine had already established Nashville and Indianapolis were going to launch for 2025.

KB77

I think Montreal has been mentioned on here quite recently as been under consideration

Jamie2k9

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123796727#Comment_123796727

Last year's speculation might give you the answer for next year.

jreams08

would EI move into Canada more and maybe serve cities like Winnipeg or Ottawa as well as Montreal which was previously mentioned. (Please note i am unsure if there is sustainable demand to these cities)