Originally Posted by Wexflyer

I am always surprised at how happy some people get at developments that can only hurt the majority of travelers in the long run. With regard to AA's services to Ireland, I believe the withdrawal of flights to Shannon is very negative, for the following reasons:
1. The Shannon flights were very often the cheapest AA flights to anywhere in Europe. With these flights gone, it will be more expensive to get to Europe, and I would predict an upward trend in the fares on the remaining flights AA to Dublin, and possibly elsewhere.
2. Not only were the Shannon flights cheap, but the 757 services provided "free" domestic first class seats to all elites - a great bonus, which will disappear.
3. Shannon is simply a better airport (easier access, less hassle) than Dublin, and better situated to serve much of Ireland [The better bits of Ireland are outside Dublin].