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

It’s got a crew rest so fits in nicely for now from a scheduling pov as SEA isnt back running and SFO and LAX aren’t daily yet.

They 100% will yep. If you can keep a reg on a route then it makes sense to do it! Look at YYZ and SEA the last couple of years…althoug GCF is the same config as the other “LR’s” as EI call them but if they can tie it in easy it makes sense to do so.

Only 4 A333s have crew rest (GCF, GAJ, EIM and EIN)

Ref Shannon. Ccms are Dublin based now. So only taxis would be for the TA flights out of Shannon and the LHR/SNN overnights. Locally living staff as always can make own arrangements. Whilst the base closed on paper there never seems to be a shortage of cabin crew willing to oblige the company to avoid a drive to Dublin.

MAN to close MARCH 31st with a reduction in JFK service from Feb 23rd, with EI seeking approval for DUB to Barbados in April/may for rescue/recovery flights

Opinion: I expect to see a return Dublin to Barbados potentially in winter 2026 for more winter sun destinations with the likes of cancun starting in October 2026 not Jan 2027 now with the such success

I’ve heard from someone, that one of the 330’s will be used as parts from MAN, one 330 will be operational in DUB to due the spare parts market availability especially engines, worth more than the plane my guess it’s EIK with the age of the aircraft, EIK with plagued history of tech issues

yep exactly, be interesting to see what happens truly, it’s all gonna unravel it’s self over next few months, be a mess, planes, routes, crew training some of the 330 crew will be going back to the 320

cost saving of having parts there and not having to buy externally

Aer Lingus continue to make a pigs ear of this situation. It's all very amateur, something I'd expect from a dodgy start up, not a well established carrier in one of the worlds leading airline groups.

As for using one of them for spare parts, that would be extraordinary. As a fully operational spare for peak summer, fair enough, especially if - GEY isn't returning, but to cannibalise one for parts would be a final slap in the face for Manchester and disappointing for Dublin too.

GEY is coming back for YZZ S26 @kevinandrew

seniority among such as like of pilots in that company mean I’ve heard a good bunch won’t remain on the 330 in Dublin, many captain in man on 330 don’t hold the seniority to remain in position in DUB base so either be back on 320 or right seat 330