Aer Lingus' fleet of A380s and B737s
Apr 25, 2016, 12:54 pm
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Aer Lingus' fleet of A380s and B737s
Originally Posted by Hartford Business
Both Bradley and Aer Lingus have economic-development ambitions. In recent years, Aer Lingus has invested millions, Butler said, to reposition its Dublin base as a hub for its flights of Boeing 757 and Airbus A380 jetliners from the U.S. and other overseas destinations to deposit passengers, who then board its short-haul, Boeing 737s to destinations throughout Europe.
Apr 26, 2016, 5:06 am
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Yes, I think it will be a while before the loads justify reassigning the A380 fleet to the Bradley route.
Just for giggles, seeing as we are looking at a family holiday around there next year, I checked with BA and EI for a routing out of AUH. Doesn't give the routing possibility through Dublin, as yet.
Just for giggles, seeing as we are looking at a family holiday around there next year, I checked with BA and EI for a routing out of AUH. Doesn't give the routing possibility through Dublin, as yet.
Jun 8, 2016, 1:32 am
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so...perhaps 2 A380s for summer seasonal service in future....
And the A380 too? You recently mentioned having considered to use the superjumbo at Aer Lingus and Iberia too
It's one of the scenarios we're playing with and in which we see a certain logic. We wouldn't buy more A380s, though - they are too expensive brand new.
But why Aer Lingus?
It could make a lot of sense for Aer Lingus to fly one or two A380s. To achieve the benefits of economy of scale you would need a fleet of 10-12, and Aer Lingus alone couldn't reach those levels. But if there were an IAG fleet of A380s, then everything would be different. We're not working on that right now, but we have the option to do so, if something cheaper becomes available.
And that's not entirely unlikely...several airlines want to get rid of A380s..
And we would contact them. But you must understand - we are not interested in just any A380. For efficiency reasons we are only interested in ones with Rolls Royce engines.
On what routes would the A380 make sense for Aer Lingus?
For summer on the Dublin-New York route. The demand is huge.
Originally Posted by AeroTelegraph.com
Auch bei den Airbus A380? Sie haben kürzlich laut darüber nachgedacht, den Superjumbo auch bei Aer Lingus und Iberia einzusetzen.
Es ist eines dieser Szenarios, mit denen wir spielen und in denen wir durchaus eine gewisse Logik sehen. Kaufen würden wir die A380 aber nicht. Neu sind sie zu teuer.
Aber warum für Aer Lingus?
Es könnte für Aer Lingus durchaus Sinn machen, mit einem oder sogar zwei Airbus A380 zu fliegen. Um von positiven Skaleneffekten zu profitieren, muss man eine Flotte von mindestens 10 bis 12 Fliegern haben. Das kann Aer Lingus alleine nicht erreichen. Wenn es aber eine Flotte von IAG-A380 gäbe, sähe das Ganze anders aus. Das ist jetzt nichts, was wir direkt tun. Aber wir hätten die Option, es zu tun, wenn sich etwas Günstiges ergibt.
Ganz unwahrscheinlich ist das ja nicht – einige Airlines wollen sich von ihren A380 trennen…
Und wir wurden auch von einigen von ihnen kontaktiert. Aber Sie müssen auch sehen: Nicht alle A380 kommen in Frage. Wir gucken uns aus Effizienzgründen nur solche mit Rolls-Royce-Triebwerken an.
Auf welchen Routen würde sich der A380 denn bei Aer Lingus lohnen?
Etwa im Sommer auf der Strecke Dublin-New York. Die Nachfrage ist dann riesig.
Es ist eines dieser Szenarios, mit denen wir spielen und in denen wir durchaus eine gewisse Logik sehen. Kaufen würden wir die A380 aber nicht. Neu sind sie zu teuer.
Aber warum für Aer Lingus?
Es könnte für Aer Lingus durchaus Sinn machen, mit einem oder sogar zwei Airbus A380 zu fliegen. Um von positiven Skaleneffekten zu profitieren, muss man eine Flotte von mindestens 10 bis 12 Fliegern haben. Das kann Aer Lingus alleine nicht erreichen. Wenn es aber eine Flotte von IAG-A380 gäbe, sähe das Ganze anders aus. Das ist jetzt nichts, was wir direkt tun. Aber wir hätten die Option, es zu tun, wenn sich etwas Günstiges ergibt.
Ganz unwahrscheinlich ist das ja nicht – einige Airlines wollen sich von ihren A380 trennen…
Und wir wurden auch von einigen von ihnen kontaktiert. Aber Sie müssen auch sehen: Nicht alle A380 kommen in Frage. Wir gucken uns aus Effizienzgründen nur solche mit Rolls-Royce-Triebwerken an.
Auf welchen Routen würde sich der A380 denn bei Aer Lingus lohnen?
Etwa im Sommer auf der Strecke Dublin-New York. Die Nachfrage ist dann riesig.
And the A380 too? You recently mentioned having considered to use the superjumbo at Aer Lingus and Iberia too
It's one of the scenarios we're playing with and in which we see a certain logic. We wouldn't buy more A380s, though - they are too expensive brand new.
But why Aer Lingus?
It could make a lot of sense for Aer Lingus to fly one or two A380s. To achieve the benefits of economy of scale you would need a fleet of 10-12, and Aer Lingus alone couldn't reach those levels. But if there were an IAG fleet of A380s, then everything would be different. We're not working on that right now, but we have the option to do so, if something cheaper becomes available.
And that's not entirely unlikely...several airlines want to get rid of A380s..
And we would contact them. But you must understand - we are not interested in just any A380. For efficiency reasons we are only interested in ones with Rolls Royce engines.
On what routes would the A380 make sense for Aer Lingus?
For summer on the Dublin-New York route. The demand is huge.
Jun 8, 2016, 1:44 am
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Originally Posted by North County Leader
25th August 2015
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is set to make major adjustments to facilitate Emirates Airlines to begin operating the world’s largest passenger jet at the airport.
The new Airbus 380 requires specialist equipment to handle it, such is its size. A specially built airbridge is needed at Terminal 2 to facilitate the giant double decker aircraft, which can accommodate 529 passengers and has a full bar and lounge, as well as showers for its passengers. The DAA has sought clarification from Fingal County Council that the proposed new airbridge will be exempt from planning permission.
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is set to make major adjustments to facilitate Emirates Airlines to begin operating the world’s largest passenger jet at the airport.
The new Airbus 380 requires specialist equipment to handle it, such is its size. A specially built airbridge is needed at Terminal 2 to facilitate the giant double decker aircraft, which can accommodate 529 passengers and has a full bar and lounge, as well as showers for its passengers. The DAA has sought clarification from Fingal County Council that the proposed new airbridge will be exempt from planning permission.
Jun 9, 2016, 7:10 am
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While obviously not ideal, I've been on the BA 380 at Miami more than once where they used the gate with the single level airbridges. Not ideal but far from a show-stopper.