Aer Lingus: Next stop Bangkok?
Jan 30, 2006 | 9:43 am
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Aer Lingus: Next stop Bangkok?
In addition to its new route to DXB EI are looking at routes to BKK, SIN, KUL, HKG.
http://www.thepost.ie/ezineSBP/story.asp?storyid=11368
Probably of more benefit to us claiming OW awards than those on a DONEX who may prefer BA/QF/CX in J. DUB-BKK would be 6,126 miles, does EI have the equipment for such a route?
http://www.thepost.ie/ezineSBP/story.asp?storyid=11368
Probably of more benefit to us claiming OW awards than those on a DONEX who may prefer BA/QF/CX in J. DUB-BKK would be 6,126 miles, does EI have the equipment for such a route?
Feb 12, 2006 | 6:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Darren
I am a bit surprised that they are not looking at Moscow or St. Petes. My better half understands Russian and she was commenting on how many Russian speakers there were.
BTW there are far more Chinese (and now Poles) than Russians in Ireland. In any case I suspect the routes would be more geared towards meeting demand for Irish tourists than foreign ex-pats living here.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:57 am
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Originally Posted by Darren
I am a bit surprised that they are not looking at Moscow or St. Petes. My better half understands Russian and she was commenting on how many Russian speakers there were.
Feb 14, 2006 | 6:27 am
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Originally Posted by alex0683de
You can do Moscow or St. Petersburg with an A320 from Ireland - no need for an A330 on this route.
Last edited by NoWindowSeat; Feb 14, 2006 at 10:45 am
Feb 14, 2006 | 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Wow. I didn't know the A320 has such range! 
Feb 17, 2006 | 7:47 pm
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Originally Posted by oiRRio
In addition to its new route to DXB EI are looking at routes to BKK, SIN, KUL, HKG.
http://www.thepost.ie/ezineSBP/story.asp?storyid=11368
Probably of more benefit to us claiming OW awards than those on a DONEX who may prefer BA/QF/CX in J. DUB-BKK would be 6,126 miles, does EI have the equipment for such a route?
http://www.thepost.ie/ezineSBP/story.asp?storyid=11368
Probably of more benefit to us claiming OW awards than those on a DONEX who may prefer BA/QF/CX in J. DUB-BKK would be 6,126 miles, does EI have the equipment for such a route?
I would have thought that any service to Bkk would not be non stop but via Dubai providing they have the right agreement with Thailand. Gives EI a lot more scope to expand