Dublin Airport New Routes 2016

poteen

Nibs05 wrote: »

Any news on Qatar starting in Dub ??, seems to be some rumours floating on the ground they are due to start at flights to and from Doha with AL looking after the turnarounds. Could be just a rumour though

This rumour has been doing the rounds for a couple of years now and still nothing. Qatar seem to have increased routes to almost every European city of note except Dublin. There was also a rumour a while ago of Belfast. Any route is likely going to be the Dreamliner 787.

There is also the IAG umbrella to consider which could be making a larger plan.

DELTA in Summer 2016 season is adjusting operational aircraft for seasonal Atlanta – Dublin route, as the airline plans to operate Airbus A330-300 aircraft from 03APR16. The A330-300 will replace Boeing 767-300ER aircraft on this route, operating on daily basis.
DL176 ATL1930 – 0815+1DUB 333 D
DL177 DUB1010 – 1400ATL 333 D

Source airliner route, nearly a 50% capacity increase.

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Deleted User wrote: »

Source airliner route, nearly a 50% capacity increase.

Was that not already planned? Or was that JFK?

Jamie2k9

Carnacalla wrote: »

Was that not already planned? Or was that JFK?

They are both big increases, airline route just a little slow, been known since before Christmas.

Khuitlio

Nibs05 wrote: »

Any news on Qatar starting in Dub ??, seems to be some rumours floating on the ground they are due to start at flights to and from Doha with AL looking after the turnarounds. Could be just a rumour though

QR to make "significant network announcements" at ITB Berlin next week so there's a possibility of finally getting an announcement then.

Idbatterim

in terms of vegas, does the airport there in connection with the city council or whomever, not offer strong incentives for new routes, given the money people will blow there?

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Jaysus your never gonna let this LAS business go are you :P

January

Carnacalla wrote: »

Jaysus your never gonna let this LAS business go are you :P

Not until there's a direct flight from DUB lol

basill

Its a point to point route, not dissimilar to an upmarket Alicante in terms of clientele. It has no feed from any IAG carriers as the airport isn't a hub. Its customers want to pay zilcho for tickets and are more than happy to fly to LGW or further to the East to secure bottom dollar irrespective of the inconvenience. So answers on the back of a post card if the planners at AL want a 330 to be heading to the desert or somewhere more profitable.

rovers2001

Hi guys
Apologies if I'm in wrong thread,I have a flight with Etiopian airlines at 06.15am to LA,what time should I go airport as I believe Immigration don't start till 6am.
Thaks

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rovers2001 wrote: »

Hi guys
Apologies if I'm in wrong thread,I have a flight with Etiopian airlines at 06.15am to LA,what time should I go airport as I believe Immigration don't start till 6am.
Thaks

You won't be clearing immigration in DUB. Ethiopian flights depart from T1 and I recommend minimum 1hr 30mins-2hrs at the airport before departure.

rovers2001

Carnacalla wrote: »

You won't be clearing immigration in DUB. Ethiopian flights depart from T1 and I recommend minimum 1hr 30mins-2hrs at the airport before departure.

Thanks very much for the reply,that's interesting that flight leaves from T1,Thought all transatlantic were T2.
Anyone ever use Ethiopian airlines and if so any good?

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rovers2001 wrote: »

Thanks very much for the reply,that's interesting that flight leaves from T1,Thought all transatlantic were T2.
Anyone ever use Ethiopian airlines and if so any good?

Only flights Preclearing (or Aer Lingus) go through T2, all the rest, inc Air Canada, West Jet, Thomson, Ethiopian go through T1.

Avada

rovers2001 wrote: »

Thanks very much for the reply,that's interesting that flight leaves from T1,Thought all transatlantic were T2.
Anyone ever use Ethiopian airlines and if so any good?

It goes from 300 gates (pier b). Lovely aircraft.

pclive

No Dublin flight in latest route announcement from Qatar:

http://www.qatarairways.com/english_switzerland/press-release.page?pr_id=pressrelease_itbpressconf

pclive

pclive wrote: »

No Dublin flight in latest route announcement from Qatar:

http://www.qatarairways.com/english_switzerland/press-release.page?pr_id=pressrelease_itbpressconf

Doha-Auckland announced making it the world's longest.

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Is there even a market for DUB-DOH? Considering Etihads recent reduction of AUH, I think we are being a little optimistic.

Tenger

Carnacalla wrote: »

Is there even a market for DUB-DOH? Considering Etihads recent reduction of AUH, I think we are being a little optimistic.

Im with you on this. Qatar to DUB has been rumoured for a few years now. Personally I cant see QR wanting to get into a market the EK and EY have sewn up, unless they are going to go very agressive with their pricing.

Avada

Carnacalla wrote: »

Is there even a market for DUB-DOH? Considering Etihads recent reduction of AUH, I think we are being a little optimistic.

With the connecting flight onto Auckland, it may be a bit more realistic, I'm still unsure though.

poteen

Im guessing that there is some bigger long term strategy at play with IAG and how it captures BA, Aer Lingus and Qatar. The argument of Emirates and Ethiad having it covered is not overly solid as they compete on nearly every other European Hub with each other.

Its probably time to park the discussion now. Too many false starts in recent years.

Lockheed

When are the Thomson routes to Mexico and Jamaica opening up?

Nibs05

Lockheed wrote: »

When are the Thomson routes to Mexico and Jamaica opening up?

June according to this article from last year.

http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/latest-news/15-05-20/Direct_Flights_From_Dublin_Airport_To_Mexico_And_Jamaica_In_2016.aspx

pclive

Pax numbers continue to rise:

https://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/latest-news/16-03-11/Over_1_7_Million_Passengers_In_February_At_Dublin_Airport.aspx


New Record For Lufthansa At Dublin Airport
https://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/latest-news/16-03-09/New_Record_For_Lufthansa_At_Dublin_Airport.aspx

737max

pclive wrote: »

New Record For Lufthansa At Dublin Airport
https://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/latest-news/16-03-09/New_Record_For_Lufthansa_At_Dublin_Airport.aspx

Of course they are doing well. Aer Lingus are really milking those German routes and that Ryanair Frankfurt Hahn flight to Dublin should be moving to daily now since it is at full occupancy these days.
Last night I bought a Lufthansa Frankfurt - Dublin flight because it was cheaper than Aer Lingus and Lufthanse still aren't cheap.

I am curious to discover what comprises an inflight snack on a short distance Lufthans flight.

Jamie2k9

737max wrote: »

Of course they are doing well. Aer Lingus are really milking those German routes and that Ryanair Frankfurt Hahn flight to Dublin should be moving to daily now since it is at full occupancy these days.
Last night I bought a Lufthansa Frankfurt - Dublin flight because it was cheaper than Aer Lingus and Lufthanse still aren't cheap.

I am curious to discover what comprises an inflight snack on a short distance Lufthans flight.

It's full because it's seats are been given away for half nothing.

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Jamie2k9 wrote: »

It's full because it's seats are been given away for half nothing.

Is that not terrible yield management? Why would an airline do this?

Jamie2k9

Carnacalla wrote: »

Is that not terrible yield management? Why would an airline do this?

Lots of reasons:
Increase load factors
Over capacity - Cologne I suspect playing a part
Schedules don't help (not specifically checked) but big impact on yield

It's a useless route unless you live near HHN.

Edit - They are cutting back winter capacity next year...

737max

If you live as far away from Frankfurt as you do from Hahn or another international airport then it is perfectly fine.
There are plenty of towns/cities with many hundreds of thousands of inhabitants in the vicinity.

Scheduling of arrivals in the middle of the day is less than optimal.

JCX BXC

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Lots of reasons:
Increase load factors
Over capacity - Cologne I suspect playing a part
Schedules don't help (not specifically checked) but big impact on yield

It's a useless route unless you live near HHN.

Edit - They are cutting back winter capacity next year...

Can't see Cologne playing much of a part tbh, different market, the Rhine Region has millions of inhabitants.

Locker10a

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Lots of reasons:
Increase load factors
Over capacity - Cologne I suspect playing a part
Schedules don't help (not specifically checked) but big impact on yield

It's a useless route unless you live near HHN.

Edit - They are cutting back winter capacity next year...

Agreed, I travel to frankfurt, as a good friend lives there, she just doesn't bother with Hahn at all anymore, she says it's the equivalent of flying to Galway to get to Dublin!! It's a 2 hour journey and the timing of the bus services are crap apparently