Aer Lingus

[jfy1999]

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Aer Lingus has launched its first transatlantic service from the UK, with its non-stop route from Manchester to Barbados. Meanwhile, from 1 December, the airline will begin operating its first ever non-stop flights from Manchester to New York JFK.

Aer Lingus will also start a third new route from Manchester to Orlando on 11 December.

 

[CM.]

Emerald have started to put Belfast City Flights on sale. Not everything is at the moment but should be soon.

Manchester- Belfast City is planned to be 25 weekly flights

Seanm1997

 

[planedrive]

Any chance of seeing MAN-ORK with Emerald/Aer Lingus again? Or do you think Ryanair will have put paid to that?

 

[CM.]

I’m not sure tbh. I’ve not seen anything yet to suggest they will operate flights from Cork or Shannon. But I think for now atleast Ryanair have that route covered.

 

[CM.]

Aer Lingus Reigonal (Emerald Airways) have put on sale flights for the Manchester-Belfast City route.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1499070341448187906

 

[David_itl]

some positive news on Aer Lingus (UK)....

https://www.iairgroup.com/~/media/Files/I/IAG/documents/q4-2022-financial-results-presentation.pdf

On the Aer Lingus slide (page 30), for the 4th Quarter profits, it does state

"Manchester base profitable"

and from RTE (https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2023/0224/1358556-aer-lingus-records-operating-profit-of-45m-in-2022)

"The new Aer Lingus Manchester base also performed well in its first full year of operations, it said.

Aer Lingus CEO, Lynne Embleton, said she could see further growth from there."

 

[BlueManc]

Boston (BOS) never started? Plans just need dusting off and launching.
Chicago (ORD) - lots of data from past flights to justify; aer lingus major op
Then gets a bit ? when looking at present Dublin network.
Cleveland (CLE)
Hartford (BDL)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Philadelphia (PHL)
San Francisco (SFO)
Seattle (SEA)
Toronto (YYZ)
Washington (IAD)

 

[David_itl]

BOS will, I expect, be a priority as it was in the initial batch of destinations which would be A321LR territory

Then it depends on how they want the make up of the base,

Going 1 A321LR with 3 A330s means that LAX or SFO may feature 3 or 4 weekly (and perhaps throw in a Caribbean destination a couple of times a week

Going as planed originally with 2 A321LR and 2 A330s then I would see a case for ORD being added

PHL is something I'm expecting AA to restart psot 2024 with their A321s

 

[mullion]

Just read BHD to BHX going up to 32 weekly so thought I would check MAN and that shows 35 weekly from end March, might have missed this but I don`t remember this

 

[EGCC_MAN]

With EasyJet, Ryanair and Emerald / Aer Lingus Regional all serving Belfast with high frequencies from MAN this Summer, we have a great opportunity for cheap day trips (or longer stays if preferred). Some great places to visit. Day pass on NI Railways network is really good value. Buses too. Return air fare to Belfast off peak in the same ballpark as return rail Manchester-Birmingham, and far more likely to operate. Good deals to DUB too. Also an excellent full day out.

Why not treat yourself to a day out? I do. Often!

 

[David_itl]

There's a paywalled interiew on indendpent.ie with the Aer Lingus CEO which simple flying has alluded to https://simpleflying.com/aer-lingus-ceo-huge-manchester-growth/ where she states that she can see MAN operations grow manyfold and the ops here account for 12% of the total EI transatantic seats.

 

[BlueManc]

12%!!! Tempted to run some numbers but chores/errands... Absolute gold mine of TATL traffic to be unearthed! Just needs a quality op with 'proper' service i.e. full class daily and long term commitment with development. Top it off with pre-clearance and I'll buy some IAG shares! Just hope they don't retry the failed European experiment.

 

[David_itl]

Further to the above "Manchester is profitable" we have this https://www.independent.ie/business...s-manchester-routes-took-off/a1631337068.html

Roughly £4.5 million profit on £76 million revenue for the 1st full year of operation. They've also extended the Barbados route by a month which is something a bit unexpected,

 

[laviation]

This slide from the latest IAG presentation may be of interest.

A sign of things to come....?

 

[Timberwolf]

This slide from the latest IAG presentation may be of interest.

A sign of things to come....?

Could this just be IAG connections through these airports or does it say elsewhere these will be direct ?

 

[David_itl]

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/NI612895/filing-history

The EI (UK) operation had a 7% increase in profits for their last financial year to €5.5 million with a 29% increase in revenue to €111 million but a 30% increase in costs to €106 million. Cargo revenue shot up as a result of having 2 A330s,

 

[Jerry]

Some speculation from SeanM about a potential Aer Lingus Regional base at Manchester

https://twitter.com/x/status/1857450777012261037

 

[Scottie Dog]

Yes, very interesting. Emerald UK have applied for 1,680 slots at Manchester for S25

 

[Severn]

Looks like 4x daily AT72 departures not accounted for on top of the currently scheduled DUB & BHD operations. Maybe a 4x daily feeder is possible (but no slots have been applied for/gained at LGW...)

 

[David_itl]

https://www.visitbritain.org/news-a...es/visitbritain-awards-gateway-fund-inspire-0


"VisitBritain CEO Patricia Yates said:

“This important fund supports destinations to work in partnership with industry to showcase the very best of their region to international visitors across some of our most valuable inbound markets, shining the spotlight on our fantastic tourism offer and driving bookings. "

Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer Susanne Carberry said:

“Aer Lingus is proud to offer direct flights connecting North America and Manchester, where visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant cultural scene and historic landmarks of the city. Beyond Manchester, Northern England boasts stunning landscapes, such as the breathtaking beauty of the Peak District and the Lake District. There’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.”
"

interesting that the partnership is with Aer Lingus and not Virgin. Using the Irish know-how to stimulate demand as they have for the ramp-up over recent years out of DUB to the States. It now makes you wonder as to when the next US destination will be revealed.