bikeman1 wrote: » A couple of questions: What is stopping EI becoming a member of One World like BA, IB & AA? It would be really helpful if they did. I would consider flying with them more if they did. EI to me are just a connector to the US and a bucket and spade airline. There is very limited flights to anywhere in Central and Eastern Europe. When is the free booze on TA starting with EI? This was mooted ages ago, but I have not heard anything recently. Cheers.
HTCOne wrote: » AA are by far the worst of thr large US airlines. I sincerely hope EI don't join OW for the sake of the JetBlue JV
Marcusm wrote: » You’ll be sorely disappointed so. They are a long way down the road of obtaining US DoTransport approval to join the AA-BA-AY-IB joint business arrangement for transatlantic flights. Can’t see the JetBlue arrangements subsisting after that.
marno21 wrote: » Given JetBlue are starting London in 2021, it wouldn't be a stretch to suggest they may start Dublin too. Could be an easy way for them to replace some of their lost EI transferees.
EI321 wrote: » JetBlue have previously mentioned DUB as a transatlantic route they are considering.
kevinandrew wrote: » EI-LRD, the fourth A321LR, has made an appearance of sorts.https://digitalairliners.com/2019/10/19/log-hamburg-finkenwerder-xfw-19-10-2019/ Outside Hanger 14 at XFW, fuselage in primer.
alancostello wrote: » EI-LRA flew to Shannon early this morning, it’s taking over SNN from one of the 757s.
JCX BXC wrote: » On its way to BOS at the moment. I not Aer Lingus still say the flights operated by ASL in the booking engine.
LXFlyer wrote: » Probably covering themselves for a while lest the 757 is needed to stand in.
EchoIndia wrote: » Quoting from a post here on 31 May last re the 757 retirement dates: "EI-LBR 31/10/19 EI-LBS 30/11/19 EI-LBT 30/12/19 EI-CJX 30/04/20" EI-LBR is indeed being retired on the 31st and is not flying today. I've seen commentary elsewhere that the three ex-Finnnair 757s are most likely due for freighter conversion but nothing more definitive than that. They must have low cycles for their age as they've always been used predominantly on medium/long-haul routes.
ohigg84 wrote: » Really will miss the 757s! Just curious why CJX will be the last one to leave, as its the oldest 757 in the fleet by 5 years
EchoIndia wrote: » Maybe it is not lined up for a future as a freighter.
Karl8415 wrote: » I see GCF has positioned to Bordeaux this morning, winter is hear so the heavy maintenance to the 330’s has begun, it’ll be interesting to see if any head out to Abu Dhabi this time,I know DEC A320 is out there currently
Locker10a wrote: » Wonder will -DEC be repainted out there too
Van.Bosch wrote: » Will GCF be painted in Bordeaux?
alancostello wrote: » I'd expect it to be one of the last to be painted given it's only 2 years old.
kevinandrew wrote: » It'll be interesting to see when the repaints start again, there's also the small task of fitting EI-GEY with the new business class. As for the A321LR, it's getting to stretch its wings a bit more now that the winter schedule has started, currently making its first visit to Newark today as Hartford gets a day off.
thecutter wrote: » Apologies to gate crash, you guys have always been really helpful before Anyone know which aircraft is due to fly the EI121 on Thursday?
Tenger wrote: » Probablytoo soon to know. EI usually lock them in the day before. It will be a -200 though. Expect one of DAA/LAX/EWR/DUO. GEY usually does DUB-IAD. As regards Abu Dhabi, Ive been told at least 2 are going there for MX in early 2020.
OU812 wrote: » Getting the feeling there's not going to be any new routes announced for next year (TA) despite the five year plan. They had them announced by now last year.
