Ryanair

[Jerry]

It appears that Ryanair are in the process of loading Dublin for Winter 2023/24. Looks too be 4 weekly Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

 

[Tinkerman]

On the plus side, the timings appear to be a lot better. The timings they’ve used throughout this Summer have killed the popularity of the service in my opinion.

 

[Jerry]

On the plus side, the timings appear to be a lot better. The timings they’ve used throughout this Summer have killed the popularity of the service in my opinion.

Has it? I suppose only time will tell but I'd be very surprised if the flights weren't popular. If they're not then it doesn't bode well for next summer.

 

[Tinkerman]

I believe so … Times have been horrendous so far and throughout this Summer.

 

[Jerry]

I believe so … Times have been horrendous so far and throughout this Summer.

The thing with Ryanair though is that even horrendous times they often seem to make work. I personally wouldn't be worried about loads but yields because they'll have too do low prices too make them work.

 

[YorkshireLad]

The loads are alright on tonight's outbound (I can't see the loads on the inbound) and Friday's and Sunday's inbound and outbound

 

[A400]

I believe so … Times have been horrendous so far and throughout this Summer.

But the routes still operating so must mean they’re happy enough with loads to continue the route. Bad timings don’t always mean poor loads.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

But the routes still operating so must mean they’re happy enough with loads to continue the route. Bad timings don’t always mean poor loads.

Remembering of course, that it's yields and not loads that determines a routes success or failure.

 

[MrFenner]

It appears that Ryanair are in the process of loading Dublin for Winter 2023/24. Looks too be 4 weekly Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

Now on sale.

And it’s quite notable that Ryanair are fully aware when the Ireland V Wales match is… just £305.98 return (value fare)

Of course they’re likely to add more for that specific Six Nations weekend, but an extortionate start!

 

[A400]

Remembering of course, that it's yields and not loads that determines a routes success or failure.

Yes but you need passengers to make revenue.

 

[Foxlimayankee]

Yes but you need passengers to make revenue.

Exactly this. If Ryanair can get decent loads at rubbish times and low prices, they know that if eventually the timings are improved that they will be able to charge more.
When building a schedule at a huge base like Dublin, it's easier to plan a new route at the end of the day to test the water then fiddle with the schedules further down the line.

 

[Jarvo]

Belfast however, jeez those are some pathetic loads and ridiculous prices, less than £14 for this coming Wednesday! 20 on the seat map for tomorrow's flight, yikes.

 

[YorkshireLad]

Belfast however, jeez those are some pathetic loads and ridiculous prices, less than £14 for this coming Wednesday! 20 on the seat map for tomorrow's flight, yikes.

Yeah it's not looking good unfortunately. In March the loads averaged just over 30% (granted it was the first ever flight on the route but things don't seem to have improved)

 

[MrFenner]

Twice a week BFS vs daily BHD is never likely to achieve, sadly.

Even for the powerhouse that is FR, they need to stick to international routes from the likes of CWL.

 

[CWL94]

I don’t think FAO will continue over the winter as they have put seats on sale to NQY and nothing for CWL, same with AGP! Both going to be new to NQY over the winter months!

BFS needed to be 4x weekly minimum to work! Keeping my fingers crossed for TFS to return with their base now re opened! That route preformed very well before the base closure and I’m sure it’s something CWL are working on!

 

[CWL94]

BFS continuing through winter.
Up from 2x to 3x weekly.
Mon, Fri and Sun

 

[Tinkerman]

Wasn’t expecting that one … Good news (although timings seem a bit sour on Fridays).

 

[Jerry]

With Dublin that'll be 7 weekly departures for Ryanair in winter 2023/24 fingers crossed for Faro and a new route!

 

[MrFenner]

BFS continuing through winter.
Up from 2x to 3x weekly.
Mon, Fri and Sun

BFS now on sale via the app and website

 

[CWL94]

BFS now on sale via the app and website

Much better days and times too for leisure travel and VFR; should preform better than the summer schedule!