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Aer Lingus Fleet/Routes Discussion

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  • #4442
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    goingnowhere wrote: »
    Technically 4 can make the run, but only 2 have the crew rest

    All the 300s can do it and have done before but generally are weight restricted and no crew rest.


  • #4443
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    goingnowhere wrote: »
    Technically 4 can make the run, but only 2 have the crew rest

    All the 300s can do it and have done before but generally are weight restricted and no crew rest so not really viable..


  • #4444
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,379 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    The latest 4 are not weight restricted but only 2 have crew rest

    EI-EWR can make it to LAX/SFO with ease but has no crew rest


  • #4445
    flange888
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 63 ✭✭flange888


    @Jaimie2K9 pm'd you


  • #4446
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    goingnowhere wrote: »
    The latest 4 are not weight restricted but only 2 have crew rest

    EI-EWR can make it to LAX/SFO with ease but has no crew rest

    Correct, FNH/FNG are demodified from 242T to 233T machines and also the structure is able to be modified for lower deck crew rest


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  • #4447
    adam88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,610 ✭✭✭adam88


    goingnowhere wrote: »
    The latest 4 are not weight restricted but only 2 have crew rest

    EI-EWR can make it to LAX/SFO with ease but has no crew rest

    Is it hard or possible to add crew rest. Afaik it’s a pod that’s added to the cargo hold


  • #4448
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    adam88 wrote: »
    Is it hard or possible to add crew rest. Afaik it’s a pod that’s added to the cargo hold
    yes its easily installed/removed and tested...however you can't just add it to an aircraft not set up for it, it would require serious modification electrically, structurally and pneumatically


  • #4449
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,016 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    adam88 wrote: »
    Is it hard or possible to add crew rest. Afaik it’s a pod that’s added to the cargo hold

    Couple lengths of 4x2, some chipboard sheeting and a few screws and away with you :D


  • #4450
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    Couple lengths of 4x2, some chipboard sheeting and a few screws and away with you :D


    Do NOT forget the speedtape....


  • #4451
    Locker10a
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,275 Mod ✭✭✭✭Locker10a


    Anyone know the reason behind the disruption to some LGW services today? And why titan were called in to operate ?


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  • #4452
    HTCOne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 930 ✭✭✭HTCOne


    Did a 320 have a gear issue earlier?


  • #4453
    ohigg84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 558 ✭✭✭ohigg84


    adam88 wrote: »
    Is it hard or possible to add crew rest. Afaik it’s a pod that’s added to the cargo hold




    EI-EWR used to fly to LAX when when she was delivered new to EI in June 2000.


    So surely she must have had a crew rest facility then.


  • #4454
    A319er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭A319er


    Thelingussource.com re Titan

    DS had a landing gear issue, ex Manchester , pin!,,,

    A normal summer day to be honest


  • #4455
    ohigg84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 558 ✭✭✭ohigg84


    Bussywussy wrote: »
    Correct, FNH/FNG are demodified from 242T to 233T machines and also the structure is able to be modified for lower deck crew rest




    Any reason why FNG and FNH were demodified?


  • #4456
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72,899 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    They simply don't need the range/payload currently, its re-certifiable to 242t and improves resale value would be my guess.


  • #4457
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,379 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    ATC fees are based on declared MTOW so no point paying for something you don't need

    This was also the story behind the whole A350 regional thing as well, EI didn't need even half the range


  • #4458
    orionm_73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 381 ✭✭orionm_73


    ohigg84 wrote: »
    EI-EWR used to fly to LAX when when she was delivered new to EI in June 2000.


    So surely she must have had a crew rest facility then.

    The crew rest back then was not the underfloor one but seats in the cabin curtained off.


  • #4459
    Cloudio9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭Cloudio9


    orionm_73 wrote: »
    The crew rest back then was not the underfloor one but seats in the cabin curtained off.

    Is that common nowadays? I notice Ethiopian do it on their 787s to LAX with two business class seats curtained off.


  • #4460
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    Cloudio9 wrote: »
    orionm_73 wrote: »
    The crew rest back then was not the underfloor one but seats in the cabin curtained off.

    Is that common nowadays? I notice Ethiopian do it on their 787s to LAX with two business class seats curtained off.

    Yes EI still do it in business for flight crew on DAA and LAX...DUO,GAJ,GCF have a forward crew rest compartment...there is an area in the aft RH cabin where a curtain can be fitted for cabin crew rest but it's never used


  • #4461
    Mebuntu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Mebuntu


    Bourgas passengers not doing well this week. According to FR24 stats this is an A321 operation.

    The previous flight on Tuesday EI376 diverted to Bucharest due weather and then the aircraft flew back to DUB. A Titan 767 did the rescue of EI377 from Bourgas on Wed.

    Today's EI376 (14.45) is delayed and showing next info at 19.00. The aircraft (CPG) landed at DUB from Venice at 15.16 but no details of the reason for delay.

    Sources: Flightradar24/EI website and www.thelingussource.com

    Edit 19.15: Just heard on 121.80 the crew reporting they still have "the same problem".

    Edit 20.10: Taxiing, at last.

    Edit 20.25 We have lift off. Bon Voyage people. You deserve a good holiday!


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  • #4462
    billie1b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭billie1b


    Mebuntu wrote: »
    Bourgas passengers not doing well this week. According to FR24 stats this is an A321 operation.

    The previous flight on Tuesday EI376 diverted to Bucharest due weather and then the aircraft flew back to DUB. A Titan 767 did the rescue of EI377 from Bourgas on Wed.

    Today's EI376 (14.45) is delayed and showing next info at 19.00. The aircraft (CPG) landed at DUB from Venice at 15.16 but no details of the reason for delay.

    Sources: Flightradar24/EI website and www.thelingussource.com

    Edit 19.15: Just heard on 121.80 the crew reporting they still have "the same problem".

    Friend of mine was on the Tuesday EI376, 6hr bus journey from Bucharest to Bourgas, nasty!


  • #4463
    Mebuntu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Mebuntu


    Now EI182 DUB-LHR is returning to stand with a problem. Must be the heat :)


  • #4464
    Mebuntu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Mebuntu


    Just to complete the earlier Bourgas saga (for now) the return EI377 has been cancelled. Must have been a long day for its passengers as well.


  • #4465
    raiders11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 641 ✭✭✭raiders11


    Mebuntu wrote: »
    Just to complete the earlier Bourgas saga (for now) the return EI377 has been cancelled. Must have been a long day for its passengers as well.

    Wife's parents are currently sat in Bourgas airport awaiting news, plane was meant leave at 3PM today, (1PM Irish time).

    They stayed in a hotel last night but not all were as lucky.

    Had to watch todays aer lingus flight come and go too


  • #4466
    Mebuntu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 911 ✭✭✭Mebuntu


    raiders11 wrote: »
    Wife's parents are currently sat in Bourgas airport awaiting news, plane was meant leave at 3PM today, (1PM Irish time).

    They stayed in a hotel last night but not all were as lucky.

    Had to watch todays aer lingus flight come and go too
    Bourgas airport information shows estimated time of 16.30 (14.30 Irish). The flight is now EI1377 (per Aer Lingus website).


  • #4467
    raiders11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 641 ✭✭✭raiders11


    Mebuntu wrote: »
    Bourgas airport information shows estimated time of 16.30 (14.30 Irish). The flight is now EI1377 (per Aer Lingus website).

    No sign of boarding yet though..


  • #4468
    Shamrockj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭Shamrockj


    Hey everyone. Was wondering what everyone thinks about the possibilities of Aer Lingus operating A321neo out of Cork on transatlantic operations. I think they would make a better go at it than Norwegian they have connections on the US side and the business class offers better chances at making a profit. And I'm sure Cork Airport would be keen.


  • #4469
    marno21
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    Shamrockj wrote: »
    Hey everyone. Was wondering what everyone thinks about the possibilities of Aer Lingus operating A321neo out of Cork on transatlantic operations. I think they would make a better go at it than Norwegian they have connections on the US side and the business class offers better chances at making a profit. And I'm sure Cork Airport would be keen.

    I think because of the above points it's a very possible venture either for EI or another airline, soon perhaps as it's only become viable in the last year or two with new aircraft on the scene which are capable of such a venture.

    Long term if there's viability for 8 transatlantic services to 6 destinations (JFK x2, Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto and the Norwegian flights to Providence and Stewart) from a smaller airport further up the west coast it makes a flight out of Cork a likelihood especially with the large volume of US companies with outlets in Cork


  • #4470
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,418 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Is 2133m enough for a fully laden 321LR?

    I'm partial to your abracadabra,

    I'm raptured by the joy of it all.



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  • #4471
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,379 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    That runway in Cork is short

    A321neoLR is a bigger and heavier plane than the 737 MAX 8, it wont be able to do a MTOW departure from Cork

    Norwegian has admitted it cannot operate fully loaded out of Cork


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