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I saw today that Emerald were operating an ATR72 from Bristol under an EI flight number. Have they started to operate the Dublin service or was it in for another reason
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Having looked FR24, aircraft EI-GPP has been flying back and forth between BRS and EXT yesterday and today, I guess its probably training flights. Officially Emerald aren't due to commence Aer Lingus Regional flights until 1st January 2023, however there are discussions about commencing earlier due to the demise of Stobart Air.
Happy to be corrected if anyone has any further comments to make.
Happy to be corrected if anyone has any further comments to make.
Aer Lingus used the retro livery A320 on yesterday mornings flight.
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Taken from ch-aviation this morning:
Emerald Airlines (Ireland) (EAI, Dublin Int'l) plans to begin regional franchise operations for Aer Lingus(EI, Dublin Int'l) on March 27, 2022, nine months earlier than previously intended, ch-aviation schedule analysis has revealed.
While the flights are not yet bookable through Aer Lingus's portal, Emerald Airlines plans to deploy its ATR72-600s under the Aer Lingus Regional brand on cross-Irish Sea routes out of Belfast City, Dublin Int'l, Cork, and Shannon as follows::
Emerald Airlines (Ireland) (EAI, Dublin Int'l) plans to begin regional franchise operations for Aer Lingus(EI, Dublin Int'l) on March 27, 2022, nine months earlier than previously intended, ch-aviation schedule analysis has revealed.
While the flights are not yet bookable through Aer Lingus's portal, Emerald Airlines plans to deploy its ATR72-600s under the Aer Lingus Regional brand on cross-Irish Sea routes out of Belfast City, Dublin Int'l, Cork, and Shannon as follows::
- out of Belfast: Birmingham Int'l (23x weekly), Edinburgh (19x weekly), East Midlands (16x weekly), Exeter (daily), Leeds/Bradford (16x weekly), and Manchester Int'l (25x weekly),
- out of Dublin: Aberdeen Dyce (6x weekly), Bristol Int'l (18x weekly), Edinburgh (27x weekly), Glasgow Int'l (30x weekly), Leeds/Bradford (17x weekly), and Newcastle, GB (daily),
- out of Cork: Bristol (5x weekly), Edinburgh (daily), and Glasgow (4x weekly), and
- out of Shannon: Edinburgh (3x weekly).
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A post on another forum says that Emerald Airlines will begin Aer Lingus franchise flights from 27 March 2022. BRS is shown as 18 x weekly from Dublin which is 3 x weekly less than was due to operate in 2020, and 5 x weekly from Cork down from the daily frequency of many years.
Good to have Cork back - I've used this route in the past. It can be supposed that frequency increases might apply in the future as the pandemic recedes and the new airline's fleet size permits. Emerald appear to be operating ATR72 aircraft so the current A320 from/to Dublin of Aer Lingus itself might be a relatively short lived operation.
Good to have Cork back - I've used this route in the past. It can be supposed that frequency increases might apply in the future as the pandemic recedes and the new airline's fleet size permits. Emerald appear to be operating ATR72 aircraft so the current A320 from/to Dublin of Aer Lingus itself might be a relatively short lived operation.
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You beat me to it by a few seconds, Severn. 
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A further post in the other forum states that Emerald Airlines are denying that the information published earlier reflects their start-up plans.
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Re #144 and #145 above, CM has posted in the Aer Lingus airline forum quoting SeanM on Twitter that Emerald Airlines will operate BRS-DUB 18 x weekly from 27 March 2022 on behalf of Aer Lingus ( a number of other UK-DUB routes also begin in March and April). No mention of a resumption on BRS-ORK that was mentioned in #144 and #145.
Tickets are expected to be on sale 'imminently'.
Tickets are expected to be on sale 'imminently'.
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There is a press release on the BRS website about Emerald/Aer Lingus although much of it concerns the airline's overall programme from all the UK airports it will serve. The BRS CEO says a few words about his airport near the end of the press release.
www.bristolairport.co.uk
UK regional airports to connect to 11 North American destinations via Dublin
The flights operated under a franchise agreement by Emerald Airlines will commence on 17th March as Aer Lingus Regional.
Today’s announcement will result in Emerald Airlines flying over 340 flights per week across 11 routes with fares starting at £25.99, with further route announcements to be made in the coming weeks.
High-frequency routes, including Dublin-Edinburgh and Dublin-Glasgow, will be served up to 4 times daily.
The announcement sees the re-establishment of services to regional points across the U.K including Newquay Cornwall, Exeter, and Isle of Man. Emerald Airlines will be the only airline offering these services from Ireland.
Critically, the announcement adds over 60 UK – US routes on the Aer Lingus network connecting via Dublin including connections from UK regional airports to New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Seattle.
Aer Lingus recently announced an ambitious schedule for Summer 2022, which reflects the airline’s goal to build to pre-pandemic levels of flying and anticipates continued momentum in customer demand.
This commencement of the Aer Lingus Regional routes operated by Emerald Airlines will greatly increase connectivity between the UK, Ireland and the US, and accelerates Aer Lingus’s strategy to expand Dublin Airport as a hub airport.
Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus CEO, said: “Today is about opportunities. Opportunities for our UK customers to connect with ease to Aer Lingus flights to North America and to take advantage of the US preclearance facility.
“Opportunities for customers across UK and Ireland as we develop the Aer Lingus regional network. And opportunities for the Irish economy and Irish aviation as we expand our hub at Dublin.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Emerald Airlines to accelerate this partnership and start operations 10 months ahead of the original schedule.
“We are all looking forward to welcoming our customers on-board Aer Lingus Regional services, operated by Emerald Airlines.”
Conor McCarthy, Emerald Airlines CEO, said: “We’re delighted to be able to commence operations under our franchise agreement with Aer Lingus well ahead of plan in line with the recovering customer demand.
“The time is right for Emerald Airlines to begin operations under the Aer Lingus Regional brand and we truly look forward to welcoming our customers onboard our flights as soon as February next.
“Our customer-focused schedules will offer choice, convenience and great value for both regional and transatlantic air travel.
This announcement is a great boost for connectivity from Ireland to the U.K, including cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds and the Isle of Man. Emerald Airlines will be offering a high-frequency schedule with convenient flight timings to facilitate both business and leisure passengers.
“Emerald has also established an airline company in Northern Ireland (Emerald Airlines UK Ltd) and has applied to the UK CAA for a UK AOC and Operating Licence.
“We are very confident that this will result in long-term connectivity being maintained across the Irish Sea and will boost business and leisure travel between Northern Ireland and Britain.
“We have already reached a long-term commercial agreement with George Best Belfast City Airport and look forward to connecting Belfast to many cities in the UK as soon as possible in 2022.
“Further details, routes and launch dates in relation to the Belfast operation will be announced in the New Year.”
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said: “We are delighted with the announcement and look forward to welcoming Emerald Airlines to Bristol Airport from Spring next year. This partnership further strengthens the air links between the South West of England and Ireland and in addition extends the opportunity of offering US transatlantic routes via Dublin Airport for customers in the region.
“We look forward to working with Emerald Airlines in the future and continuing the joint partnership.”
Emerald Airlines is continuing with the expansion of its fleet of ATR72-600s.
The ATR72-600, the latest generation of turboprop aircraft combining environmental and economic performance, has a significant environmental advantage over regional jets and other turboprop aircraft emitting up to 40% less CO2 on short, regional flights.
For more information on fares and flight times, and to book visit aerlingus.com.
Recruitment is ongoing at Emerald Airlines with more information on positions available on the Emerald Airlines’ careers page.
Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines announce accelerated plans for launch of regional routes
UK regional airports to connect to 11 North American destinations via Dublin
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Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines announce accelerated plans for launch of regional routes
Created: 16th Dec 2021UK regional airports to connect to 11 North American destinations via Dublin
- Operated under franchise to Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines will fly over 340flights per week across 11 routes by mid-Summer with tickets on sale from today
- Announcement accelerates Aer Lingus’s DUB-HUB strategy
The flights operated under a franchise agreement by Emerald Airlines will commence on 17th March as Aer Lingus Regional.
Today’s announcement will result in Emerald Airlines flying over 340 flights per week across 11 routes with fares starting at £25.99, with further route announcements to be made in the coming weeks.
High-frequency routes, including Dublin-Edinburgh and Dublin-Glasgow, will be served up to 4 times daily.
The announcement sees the re-establishment of services to regional points across the U.K including Newquay Cornwall, Exeter, and Isle of Man. Emerald Airlines will be the only airline offering these services from Ireland.
Critically, the announcement adds over 60 UK – US routes on the Aer Lingus network connecting via Dublin including connections from UK regional airports to New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Seattle.
Aer Lingus recently announced an ambitious schedule for Summer 2022, which reflects the airline’s goal to build to pre-pandemic levels of flying and anticipates continued momentum in customer demand.
This commencement of the Aer Lingus Regional routes operated by Emerald Airlines will greatly increase connectivity between the UK, Ireland and the US, and accelerates Aer Lingus’s strategy to expand Dublin Airport as a hub airport.
Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus CEO, said: “Today is about opportunities. Opportunities for our UK customers to connect with ease to Aer Lingus flights to North America and to take advantage of the US preclearance facility.
“Opportunities for customers across UK and Ireland as we develop the Aer Lingus regional network. And opportunities for the Irish economy and Irish aviation as we expand our hub at Dublin.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Emerald Airlines to accelerate this partnership and start operations 10 months ahead of the original schedule.
“We are all looking forward to welcoming our customers on-board Aer Lingus Regional services, operated by Emerald Airlines.”
Conor McCarthy, Emerald Airlines CEO, said: “We’re delighted to be able to commence operations under our franchise agreement with Aer Lingus well ahead of plan in line with the recovering customer demand.
“The time is right for Emerald Airlines to begin operations under the Aer Lingus Regional brand and we truly look forward to welcoming our customers onboard our flights as soon as February next.
“Our customer-focused schedules will offer choice, convenience and great value for both regional and transatlantic air travel.
This announcement is a great boost for connectivity from Ireland to the U.K, including cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds and the Isle of Man. Emerald Airlines will be offering a high-frequency schedule with convenient flight timings to facilitate both business and leisure passengers.
“Emerald has also established an airline company in Northern Ireland (Emerald Airlines UK Ltd) and has applied to the UK CAA for a UK AOC and Operating Licence.
“We are very confident that this will result in long-term connectivity being maintained across the Irish Sea and will boost business and leisure travel between Northern Ireland and Britain.
“We have already reached a long-term commercial agreement with George Best Belfast City Airport and look forward to connecting Belfast to many cities in the UK as soon as possible in 2022.
“Further details, routes and launch dates in relation to the Belfast operation will be announced in the New Year.”
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said: “We are delighted with the announcement and look forward to welcoming Emerald Airlines to Bristol Airport from Spring next year. This partnership further strengthens the air links between the South West of England and Ireland and in addition extends the opportunity of offering US transatlantic routes via Dublin Airport for customers in the region.
“We look forward to working with Emerald Airlines in the future and continuing the joint partnership.”
Emerald Airlines is continuing with the expansion of its fleet of ATR72-600s.
The ATR72-600, the latest generation of turboprop aircraft combining environmental and economic performance, has a significant environmental advantage over regional jets and other turboprop aircraft emitting up to 40% less CO2 on short, regional flights.
For more information on fares and flight times, and to book visit aerlingus.com.
Recruitment is ongoing at Emerald Airlines with more information on positions available on the Emerald Airlines’ careers page.
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Post #144 above suggested that Emerald Airlines operating for Aer Lingus Regional would begin routes from Cork to Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow this spring. That doesn't seem to be the case currently. Cork of course was a regular year-round daily route for many years from BRS with the Aer Lingus Regional operator (Stobart latterly) until the pandemic intervened in early 2020.
Emerald will resume Dublin in March at 18 x weekly - it was up to 21 x weekly pre-pandemic (Aer Lingus 'mainline' has been filling in with a limited service for a while). Ryanair normally competes on DUB at 19-21 x weekly.
Today Emerald confirmed its Belfast City routes for this summer. They also said that more services can be expected later.
Since 2011 easyJet has had Belfast to itself, flying to Belfast International with 279,000 passenger carried on the route in 2019. There have been times when both Belfast airports have operated from BRS simultaneously.
Ryanair (to BHD) had been competing with easyJet (BFS) for a while in the early years of this century but axed the route late in 2010 when it removed all its routes from BHD. That year saw easyJet carry 150,000 to BFS and Ryanair 120,000 to BHD. Flybe took it on for a year or two but didn't make a go of it. Prior to the arrival of GoFly/later easyJet in 2001 Flybe's earlier incarnation, Jersey European, operated multi-daily BRS-BHD flights for many years.
Given Aer Lingus Regionals' appetite to compete with Ryanair on DUB why would they not think about taking on easyJet to Belfast with a service to BHD when the pandemic recovery really kicks in? During the major recession of the later 'noughties' Ryanair and easyJet competed at a time when the airport overall throughput was around 6 mppa. Pre-pandemic it had increased that figure by 50% to become the UK's fourth busiest (passenger-wise) non-London airport after Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham.
Emerald will resume Dublin in March at 18 x weekly - it was up to 21 x weekly pre-pandemic (Aer Lingus 'mainline' has been filling in with a limited service for a while). Ryanair normally competes on DUB at 19-21 x weekly.
Today Emerald confirmed its Belfast City routes for this summer. They also said that more services can be expected later.
Since 2011 easyJet has had Belfast to itself, flying to Belfast International with 279,000 passenger carried on the route in 2019. There have been times when both Belfast airports have operated from BRS simultaneously.
Ryanair (to BHD) had been competing with easyJet (BFS) for a while in the early years of this century but axed the route late in 2010 when it removed all its routes from BHD. That year saw easyJet carry 150,000 to BFS and Ryanair 120,000 to BHD. Flybe took it on for a year or two but didn't make a go of it. Prior to the arrival of GoFly/later easyJet in 2001 Flybe's earlier incarnation, Jersey European, operated multi-daily BRS-BHD flights for many years.
Given Aer Lingus Regionals' appetite to compete with Ryanair on DUB why would they not think about taking on easyJet to Belfast with a service to BHD when the pandemic recovery really kicks in? During the major recession of the later 'noughties' Ryanair and easyJet competed at a time when the airport overall throughput was around 6 mppa. Pre-pandemic it had increased that figure by 50% to become the UK's fourth busiest (passenger-wise) non-London airport after Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham.
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I'd have thought Cork would be the more likely candidate.
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Locals seek return of Cork-Bristol flights
Aer Lingus Regional could consider move as it weighs further growth opportunities
Could be something in this
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Flights 6X weekly (Sun-Fri)
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Flights 6X weekly (Sun-Fri)
Source: seanm1997 on Twitter
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As a few predicted Aer Lingus have added Cork to the destinations they serve from Bristol
NEW ROUTE
Aer Lingus Regional (Emerald Airlines) - Bristol to Cork.
Flights start 28 April 2023
EI3843 BRS 1600-1720 ORK (Mon-Fri & Sun)
EI3842 ORK 1750-1910 BRS (Mon-Fri & Sun)
NEW ROUTE
Aer Lingus Regional (Emerald Airlines) - Bristol to Cork.
Flights start 28 April 2023
EI3843 BRS 1600-1720 ORK (Mon-Fri & Sun)
EI3842 ORK 1750-1910 BRS (Mon-Fri & Sun)
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Over the last couple of weeks, Aer Lingus has replaced the usual Emerald ATR72 with an A320 on the evening rotation. Could be a sign of good loads, or could be covering for lack of available Emerald aircraft/crew to operate it. Either way, a nice change!
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