One of the bigger concerns when IAG took over British Midland International was the fate of Belfast and Dublin routes. British Airways has had mixed success with the routes in the past, and up until the takeover of BMI, had left those routes to Aer Lingus. Whilst IAG is not touching 25% stake in Aer Lingus that is up sale, IAG (operating as British Airways) is happy to … [Read more...]
Emirates to re-gauge Dubai-Dublin run
Emriates recently launched a Dubai to Dublin service, and it seems to have gone down well. Well enough that Emirates has confirmed re-gauging of the service from the currently operated Airbus A330-300 to Boeing 777-300ER thanks to the 90% load factors that have appeared to be filling the planes. The service is being switched to a three class Boeing 777-300ER, configured … [Read more...]
Emirates launches Dublin to Dubai service
It's been coming for some time, but at last Emirates have commenced services between Dublin and Dubai. The service operates as follows: EK0161 DEPART DXB 07:00 ARRIVE DUB 11:30 EK0162 DEPART DUB 12:55 ARRIVE DUB 00:25+1 Operates Daily Booked Equipment - Airbus A330-200 - 3 Class Configuration (First/Business/Economy) Emirates' first flight between Dubai and … [Read more...]
EK: Dubin ahoy!
Emirates is gearing up for a new route - to Dublin Ireland. Commencing on 9th January 2012, the route will operate: DEPT DXB 07:00 ARR DUB 11:30 DEPT DUB 12:55 ARR DXB 00:25+1 Times are local Booked Equipment: Airbus A330-200 with First, Business and Economy Class. Now before all you Emirates fans get too excited, you'll notice the magic … [Read more...]
Trip Report – Gold Run – Mr Kevincm goes to Washington with EI and US
Welcome to Gold Run - Mr Kevincm goes to Washington with EI and US Airways. Again - this trip report is a "republished" report from FlyerTalk.com (it's original home), and in the spirit of GhettoIFE (where this trip actually originated the term), I've gone back over this Trip Trip report, tidying it up, cleaning it, correcting some spellings - and adding new photos … [Read more...]