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Originally Posted by JDiver (Post 30256541)

A rendering of the presumed new colour scheme is depicted in the Airways Magazine article here.

My question is what Business class will be on the A321neo/LR on transatlantic runs.

No that is not it . Thats the current livery which just looks different in that pic.

EI just posted this on Twitter confirming the prior announcements:
https://blog.aerlingus.com/presentin...-plan-to-date/

No definitive dates but AerClub was mentioned - I wonder what improvements/updates will be made...

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Originally Posted by ASHFlyer (Post 30385305)

I don't read it as an improvement in AerClub - though God knows it could do with one.

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A new brand identity,
new uniforms,
dramatically increased marketing spend in North America,
a free social media wi-fi package, and
complimentary alcohol for all guests across the North Atlantic, combined with

improved mobile web,
Aer Club, and
self-service options

There have been a few recent statements about delivering Aer Club

They seem to have got the flights to register correctly now which is a start, the only honestly useful feature missing is seat selection

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Originally Posted by ROKNA (Post 30387646)

^ that and showing priority boarding + lounge access on the ticket itself rather than having to carry the card. Maybe larger text saying the AerClub status might improve things a little.

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Originally Posted by ROKNA (Post 30387646)

Agree seat selection for free would be great but I reckon it's such a good money earner for EI with elites that it's unlikely to happen. Free baggage allowance would also be a nice addition IMO. Not that I'd use it for work trips but personal trips with the other half it'd be great (especially as I fund those!).

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Originally Posted by ASHFlyer (Post 30387964)

^ that and showing priority boarding + lounge access on the ticket itself rather than having to carry the card. Maybe larger text saying the AerClub status might improve things a little.

I think the issue with having to carry the card is not the status simply showing on the BPs (which although small I agree, is shown, especially for lounge staff who know what to look for) but the fact that when the BP is scanned it does not include the FF number in the information so they ask for the card to swipe or read from. They need to log the number obviously to track usage and numbers. So the improvement here probably needs to be more technically IT related in their systems rather than a simple visual improvement.

Lifetime tier credits like BA have would be a great addition as well as a level above conceirge with additional benefits.

And the obvious link to Oneworld..

Noticed a few more interesting improvements raised by Kavanagh most noticeably included AerSpace (short-haul biz product), new NA halo investments and a new guest centric long haul service.https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ad7c8b18a7.png

Interesting. Where did that image come from? link?

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Originally Posted by mccartje (Post 30403893)

Interesting. Where did that image come from? link?

It's the 2018 Capital Markets presentation:
IAG - International Airlines Group - Presentations

Curious as to know what they mean by North American Halo Improvements and new "guest centric long haul products"

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Originally Posted by Tom_IE (Post 30388609)

Lifetime tier credits like BA have would be a great addition as well as a level above conceirge with additional benefits.

And the obvious link to Oneworld..

OneWorld ain't happening. Willie Walsh has been clear that he does not see a future in that model. Not mention at all at this call and the last call in 2017 said they had not even made a business case for it.

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Originally Posted by Tom_IE (Post 30388609)

Lifetime tier credits like BA have would be a great addition as well as a level above conceirge with additional benefits.

And the obvious link to Oneworld..

Given that they can't get concierge as a level into the current system... that could be a challenge. Concierge has gotten much harder to achieve this year as most Y flights are saver garnering 1/4 tier points.