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

I am thinking about passenger experience - if you aint checking in luggage on Vueling or BA its better to go direct to T1 departures otherwise its up and down escalators and corridors ( unless I've missed something and there are magically jetbridges in T2 available) . The passenger experience in my experience is also better in T1 ( now that isnt saying much compared to equivalent airports, but still)

It's a terminal change, for a handful of flights, presumably in order to increase efficiencies/decrease cost by having the same ground handling. It's really nothing worth dwelling on. I'm not sure why you were expecting some massive change or fanfare.

Yes, you are correct for us regular BA users, it is a backward step. T1 allowed a swift check in at the desks basically straight in as you entered the terminal, short walk to security, short walk to the "BA gates" 203 / 204. Two stairs boarding / alighting allowing for a fast process. And then a generally shorter taxi as those stands are very central.

Now, it will be guess work as to where you will be going from. The dreaded South gates are already featuring, or a nice tour of the airfield to a remote stand or a much longer walk from check in at the ground level in T2, up two escalators, through security, snake back down around to T1 and to the very busy 300 gates. But yes, it is an improvement somehow!

What will happen to the gates used by IAG airlines at those times of the day in T1 and how do they have space in T2 for all IAG airlines to move? BA has aircraft stay over night so where would the EI 320s that would usually be parked there go?

It's a pity but with the cap at DUB, it's not practical - maths don't lie. I was super excited when EI ordered these, as I thought they'd introduce a next generation cabin style/seating with their arrival (owned as opposed to leased). That also wasn't on the cards, albeit I do love the style of the existing LR cabin (vs. 330s - EIK/L brand new cabins, in existing tech/style - missed opportunity to showcase next gen when gutting a cabin and spending millions). Great showcase of management mentality.

So... From a customer perspective, the existing LRs do the job pretty well, and seems like 7/8hrs in an a321 is enough for most.

Interestingly, IB will be able to do with the XLR what EI already do with the LR; across the Atlantic; with MAD/BCN that bit further away on the TATL arc.

Anywho… disappointed, but it is what it is. Poor planning management at DAA and that lazy-style (never lead - just cruise) management at EI.

Flying to Orlando this summer with AL. Assuming the strike goes ahead, how far ahead will they declare days on which they’ll take action. Direct flight was a massive draw, but I’m not sure it’s worth the uncertainty?

CVB arrived in ORK from DUB last night making it the 3rd based a/c at ORK. Now x2 320 and x1 32N. Good to see some progress towards rebuilding the base there.

I'm still hoping for a St Tibulus.

An a321 EI-LRG is gone to Palma this evening! That’s not planned for the summer is it ?

no it should be a 320. One of the 321 are free Tues/Thurs/Sat so it’s covering. EI NSD is also operating DUB AGP

Nah man, having used the A321LRs pretty extensively since they switched them to IAD, they are an absolutely tragic ride in anything other than the throne seats.

A321 is better than an ancient 757 which is narrower inside the cabin.

I'd take a A321 over a 777 (3/4/3) or 787 (3/3/3) any day as the seats are wider in Y

what’s the rumor?