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Aer Lingus Fleet/Routes Discussion

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    #512
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    roundymac wrote: »
    Do EI own CPE out right. I know it's an old aircraft but why scrap it, could they not sell it on.

    The best offer was probably from a scrappage crowd,I've seen 8 year old A320s scrapped that surely could of been sold.


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    #513
    TheFitz13
    Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭TheFitz13


    CPE is a good aircraft, I'll be sad to see it go


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    #514
    MoeJay
    Registered Users Posts: 493 ✭✭MoeJay


    roundymac wrote: »
    Do EI own CPE out right. I know it's an old aircraft but why scrap it, could they not sell it on.

    CVA was put up for sale, there were no takers, hence DET was released and CVA rejoined the fleet. Older 320/321 not that easy to offload!


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    #515
    TheFitz13
    Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭TheFitz13


    MoeJay wrote: »
    CVA was put up for sale, there were no takers, hence DET was released and CVA rejoined the fleet. Older 320/321 not that easy to offload!

    Where did DET go?


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    #516
    MoeJay
    Registered Users Posts: 493 ✭✭MoeJay


    Returned to lessor, now with Brussels Airlines...


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    #517
    TheFitz13
    Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭TheFitz13


    Since IAG are taking over Aer Lingus, and EI will join back into the one world alliance, do you think we will see any OneWorld liverys on EI aircraft?


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    #518
    Locker10a
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,173 Mod ✭✭✭✭Locker10a


    TheFitz13 wrote: »
    Since IAG are taking over Aer Lingus, and EI will join back into the one world alliance, do you think we will see any OneWorld liverys on EI aircraft?

    Very possible I would imagine


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    #519
    zone 1
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭zone 1


    is there going to more aircraft for EI with the AIG merger .


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    #520
    JCX BXC
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    zone 1 wrote: »
    is there going to more aircraft for EI with the AIG merger .

    Maybe they will offer aircraft insurance!


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    #521
    Bussywussy
    Registered Users Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Bussywussy


    Carnacalla wrote: »
    Maybe they will offer aircraft insurance!

    :):) Is that Timmy Dooley???


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    #522
    VG31
    Registered Users Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭VG31


    Which EI A321 was out of service for months last Spring? I can't remember if it was EI-CPG or EI-CPH. Thanks.


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    #523
    TheFitz13
    Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭TheFitz13


    www.thelingussource.com

    Here you can monitor the EI fleet which posts updates about aircraft.


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    #524
    Babestress
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 106 ✭✭Babestress


    I never understood what was wrong with EI-ORD that they had to go and scrap it.


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    #525
    kevinandrew
    Registered Users Posts: 1,231 ✭✭✭kevinandrew


    Babestress wrote: »
    I never understood what was wrong with EI-ORD that they had to go and scrap it.

    EI-ORD was an early build A330, originally delivered in 1994 to Air Inter as F-GMDD where it was used on regular domestic short hops in France. It had a low take off weight and high cycles so wasn't ideal for long haul flying, Aer Lingus had actually put it up for sale but very there was very little interest so it was scrapped.


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    #526
    Tenger
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    Babestress wrote: »
    I never understood what was wrong with EI-ORD that they had to go and scrap it.

    In addition to the high cycle/low MTOW I believe it was the aircraft that encountered severe turbulence a few years bck which did some damage to the airframe. It was rectified but still something a possible buyer/leaser would take into account.
    If memory serves, it ferried to the scrappers yard from Bordeaux, where it had been for its C Check.


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    #527
    TheFitz13
    Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭TheFitz13


    Does anybody think EI will install PTVs on its short haul fleet? I don't see why it's not a good idea, carriers in the U.S. Use it and it seems like it's very popular


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    #528
    IRLConor
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    TheFitz13 wrote: »
    Does anybody think EI will install PTVs on its short haul fleet? I don't see why it's not a good idea, carriers in the U.S. Use it and it seems like it's very popular

    Do the US carriers get much additional revenue out of it?

    I've never seen anyone swipe their card to get access to the TV on the US domestic flights I've been on. I'm sure some people do, but I'd be curious to know if it's worth it.


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    #529
    AndyBoBandy
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    TheFitz13 wrote: »
    Does anybody think EI will install PTVs on its short haul fleet? I don't see why it's not a good idea, carriers in the U.S. Use it and it seems like it's very popular


    adding weight, increasing fuel costs, another system that needs to be maintained/updated!

    I doubt it.


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    #530
    Locker10a
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,173 Mod ✭✭✭✭Locker10a


    TheFitz13 wrote: »
    Does anybody think EI will install PTVs on its short haul fleet? I don't see why it's not a good idea, carriers in the U.S. Use it and it seems like it's very popular

    Most of their flights are way to short to justify the cost and added weight of IFE on short haul ! I would say the majorty of EI short haul flights are under 2hrs , in the US internal flights are regularly 4/5 hours+


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    #531
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    TheFitz13 wrote: »
    Does anybody think EI will install PTVs on its short haul fleet? I don't see why it's not a good idea, carriers in the U.S. Use it and it seems like it's very popular

    What does IAG have? Expect a level of service similar to theirs on future aircraft.


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    #532
    Babestress
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 106 ✭✭Babestress


    Will Aer Lingus ever get any a340s?


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    #533
    JCX BXC
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    Babestress wrote: »
    Will Aer Lingus ever get any a340s?

    No hope in hell. The A340 is not a fuel efficient plane and is being replaced by the A380 and A350. Emirates and others are getting rid of their A340's.


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    #534
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,843 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Babestress wrote: »
    Will Aer Lingus ever get any a340s?

    As above, not a chance.

    large twins are the future for all longhaul flying.


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    #535
    smurfjed
    Registered Users Posts: 10,132 ✭✭✭✭smurfjed


    Will Aer Lingus ever get any a340s?
    Why do you think that they should? What would be the advantages of the A340 over a A330/350?


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    #536
    Babestress
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 106 ✭✭Babestress


    They are long and it would be good to have some 4 engines in EI.


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    #537
    Lockheed
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Lockheed


    Babestress wrote: »
    They are long and it would be good to have some 4 engines in EI.

    I much prefer the idea of profitability, thank you very much.


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    #538
    Locker10a
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,173 Mod ✭✭✭✭Locker10a


    Babestress wrote: »
    They are long and it would be good to have some 4 engines in EI.

    Well EI ain't going to take the hit in the pocket just because something might look nice


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    #539
    smurfjed
    Registered Users Posts: 10,132 ✭✭✭✭smurfjed


    They are long and it would be good to have some 4 engines in EI.
    Are you trying to help the flight attendants exercise by giving them a longer aircraft? What do you think would be the advantages of 4 engines?


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    #540
    ohigg84
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭ohigg84


    Yes, unfortunately the A340 ceased production a few years ago, 2009 I think.

    It seems the future of 4 engine jet flying is becoming increasingly rarer.

    The 777X will surely kill off the 747-8I (777-300ER also helped to stagnate 747-8I sales), and the A330 (-200, -300X effectively made the A340 obsolete).

    Personally, I would love to see a 340 in EI colours, but that is never ever going to happen!


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    #541
    knockon
    Registered Users Posts: 518 ✭✭✭knockon


    Tenger wrote: »
    In addition to the high cycle/low MTOW I believe it was the aircraft that encountered severe turbulence a few years bck which did some damage to the airframe. It was rectified but still something a possible buyer/leaser would take into account.
    If memory serves, it ferried to the scrappers yard from Bordeaux, where it had been for its C Check.
    That's right ....over Iceland...report attached

    http://www.aaiu.ie/node/524


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