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Aer Lingus Fleet/Routes Discussion

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  • #6272
    billy few mates
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    alancostello wrote: »
    I don’t think anyone has suggested that, but people do pay a premium for an overall better in-flight experience (why some people pay more to fly EI over Ryanair). Incremental changes are the only way the overall product can be enhanced, it will add to the entire experience even if it’s not a specifically attributable element of it.

    "..... it's worth a shot as it may lead to further rebookings/being able to increase the premium charged over competitors due to perceived relaxation."

    But someone has suggested it...


  • #6273
    NH2013
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 404 ✭✭NH2013


    billy few mates wrote: »
    Would you pay a premium for mood lighting..?

    Not for mood lighting specifically no, but if based on experience I knew that the overall experience (boarding, cruise etc) on airline X was a calmer more relaxed affair than on competitor Y airline, then yes, I absolutely would be prepared to pay a premium, the premium I'd be prepared to pay may range from €10-€50-€100 depending on flight time, duration, departure/arrival time etc, but I can confidently say given the choice I'd rather fly on a calmer more pleasant airline in general, and if mood lighting is one of the things that adds to that perceived experience then great.


  • #6274
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72,774 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    WX livery RJ85 tonight, BOB drinks only service.

    The lack of physical space for passengers on these is something that EI pax are not used to since, well, when the original 146s went (many to WX). And the onboard service is a huge dip for those who travelled WX and put up with it by anesthetising themselves with a G&T.

    But the flight was nearly full and the one before was full as far as I can tell (tried to book it and couldn't) so it seems plenty of people don't have the same problems I do. But I'll be booking BA where possible now


  • #6275
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,779 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    BA I find are very good to fly with, almost ALWAYS on time, nice yet unfussy staff. I like too the T1/ Pier B experience. The gate clock is a nice quiet bar to wile away an hour, there is more space in the duty free and the gates after the morning rush are generally quiet. Much more relaxing then the trek down to pier A/D and even, more amenities and less of the busyness of T2


  • #6276
    VG31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭VG31


    Strumms wrote: »
    BA I find are very good to fly with, almost ALWAYS on time, nice yet unfussy staff. I like too the T1/ Pier B experience. The gate clock is a nice quiet bar to wile away an hour, there is more space in the duty free and the gates after the morning rush are generally quiet. Much more relaxing then the trek down to pier A/D and even, more amenities and less of the busyness of T2

    BA use the 200 gates (Pier A), not Pier B.


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  • #6277
    Locker10a
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,267 Mod ✭✭✭✭Locker10a


    VG31 wrote: »
    BA use the 200 gates (Pier A), not Pier B.

    Correct, all BA flights use pier A(200s)


  • #6278
    liiga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭liiga


    New livery on A321LR


  • #6279
    alancostello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 377 ✭✭alancostello


    liiga wrote: »
    New livery on A321LR

    Odd that is has the registration (EI-CPH) of one of the current A321s. Logo looks a little odd compared to the render of the existing A321s on the EI website too.

    https://www.aerlingus.com/experience-aer-lingus/our-aircraft/airbus-a321/


  • #6280
    Kev11491
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭Kev11491


    alancostello wrote: »
    Odd that is has the registration (EI-CPH) of one of the current A321s. Logo looks a little odd compared to the render of the existing A321s on the EI website too.

    https://www.aerlingus.com/experience-aer-lingus/our-aircraft/airbus-a321/

    See they have the NEO engines on that model, if only..


  • #6281
    GM228
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭GM228


    Kev11491 wrote: »
    See they have the NEO engines on that model, if only..

    May be taking you up wrong - perhaps you mean EI-CPH, but the A321LR is NEO, just with extra fuel tanks as well as a higher maximum take off weight.


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  • #6282
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 10,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    So its just a homemade rendition of the new livery on an A321LR uselage but lazily using an old reg.

    I was told that EI-LRA is the possible reg on 1st delivery. I would like to see EI paying the premium for blocking off the 'LRx' series for their new delivery. Last few deliveries to EI just took whatever was next on the Irish registry.


  • #6283
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,370 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    That might be EI-CPH in the graphic but it is a A321NEO ACF as it has the new over wing exits and the doors forward of the wing removed and the doors rear of the wing moved back.

    I've seen reference to the LRx range, should be available and the last two letters should not conflict.

    Pity with didn't see SFO/SEA/IAD/MCO registered.


  • #6284
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    Tenger wrote: »
    So its just a homemade rendition of the new livery on an A321LR uselage but lazily using an old reg.

    I was told that EI-LRA is the possible reg on 1st delivery. I would like to see EI paying the premium for blocking off the 'LRx' series for their new delivery. Last few deliveries to EI just took whatever was next on the Irish registry.

    All I saw was deffo LRA,B,C god knows what's next.


  • #6285
    jamo2oo9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,780 ✭✭✭jamo2oo9


    So it's confirmed. IAG is to transfer A350 orders to Iberia

    https://flyinginireland.com/2019/04/iag-transfers-a350-900s-orders-from-aer-lingus-to-iberia/?fbclid=IwAR3Zh2p7j-HIT6Yoaq_xJxCQ4Zup3grYLm0cBUzzOUMSrRM6JDpTnYHvY2E


  • #6286
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,779 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    VG31 wrote: »
    BA use the 200 gates (Pier A), not Pier B.

    Ahh ok, thanks for letting me know. They must have moved, pity, that dreaded walk 😏


  • #6287
    VG31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭VG31


    Strumms wrote: »
    Ahh ok, thanks for letting me know. They must have moved, pity, that dreaded walk 😏

    The walk to the furthest 200 gate is still shorter than the closest 100 gate so it's not that bad really.


  • #6288
    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,835 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    Not wanting to start months of speculation but have heard 4 new routes in 2020 (YUL included).


  • #6289
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,557 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Any idea roughly when they would be announced Jamie?


  • #6290
    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,835 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    Any idea roughly when they would be announced Jamie?

    No idea when (or specific routes) but possibly September onwards or when Airbus confirm delivery dates for 2020.


  • #6291
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 10,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Jamie2k9 wrote: »
    Not wanting to start months of speculation but have heard 4 new routes in 2020 (YUL included).

    Didn’t EI say a new A330 in Q4 and another early 2020?
    Those could feasibly cover 2-3 new routes between them.
    With 4 A321LR due that could add another 2.
    The delayed Montreal will eventually launch in April/May.


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  • #6292
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,557 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Jamie2k9 wrote: »
    No idea when (or specific routes) but possibly September onwards or when Airbus confirm delivery dates for 2020.

    I'm preying ONE of them isn't another dull as dishwater announcement ;):D


  • #6293
    Van.Bosch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭Van.Bosch


    Jamie2k9 wrote: »
    Not wanting to start months of speculation but have heard 4 new routes in 2020 (YUL included).

    Let the months of speculation begin!


  • #6294
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 958 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    Will EI-GEY have a new cabin refit for the new routes or will it be operated by A359s?? :-)


  • #6295
    Van.Bosch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭Van.Bosch


    Bussywussy wrote: »
    Will EI-GEY have a new cabin refit for the new routes or will it be operated by A359s?? :-)

    They’ll need both sorted to allow Vegas go double daily.


  • #6296
    basill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭basill


    They’ll need both sorted to allow Vegas go double daily.

    EI are currently awaiting approval from the IAA to do a low level sweep of the canyon prior to arrival in Vegas.


  • #6297
    Comhrá
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,148 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    basill wrote: »
    EI are currently awaiting approval from the IAA to do a low level sweep of the canyon prior to arrival in Vegas.

    Having perfected the flying technique over the Aran Islands, the Grand Canyon would be the way to go alright. :)

    DxRJHmbWkAAvpBX.jpg


  • #6298
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 10,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Is April Fools Day delayed this year.......
    ;)


  • #6299
    California Dreamer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,681 ✭✭✭California Dreamer


    Jamie2k9 wrote: »
    Not wanting to start months of speculation but have heard 4 new routes in 2020 (YUL included).

    VEGAS BABY!!!!!!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:


  • #6300
    cson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,543 ✭✭✭✭cson


    Tenger wrote: »
    Is April Fools Day delayed this year.......
    ;)

    April 1st 2020: EI announces DUB-LAS Daily operated by 2 A350's named St Conor McGregor & St Paddy Hooligan Holohan.


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  • #6301
    Van.Bosch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭Van.Bosch


    A319er wrote: »
    I believe it's more accurate to say inflight free drink is paid for by your employers customers, !

    Anyway

    EY is in BOD and ER is in AUH both maintainance, with ASL 737 in daily use EI are a bit tight for frames, is first A321lr still due in July? EIS on MSP?

    A long summer ahead !

    How long is EI-GEY out of service for? Any idea when it’s due back?

    Edit: answering my own question, it seems to be back in service to IAD from the 18th.


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