As most of you should know by now, Aer Lingus are soon to commence operations from London/Gatwick to Dublin, however, both British Airways and Ryanair already serve DUB from this airport.
Is it sustainable to have three airlines operating the same route to/from the same airport?
Out of the three, which airline would be most likely to drop the route if things did not work out?
My money would be on BA, because FR are at the lower end of the market offering cheap fares which appeal to alot of people that just want to get to/from Ireland, and they certainly would not want to loose out to a traditional airline such as Aer Lingus or BA…:D
By: SHAMROCK321 - 4th October 2007 at 19:59
Any one have any idea why BA8086/8087 was cancelled today?
By: OneLeft - 3rd October 2007 at 21:56
BA’s booked load factor on the LGW DUB LGW route tomorrow (Thu) is 81.5%. Not bad really for a Thursday out of the main tourist season, although as I always say a full flight isn’t always a profitable flight.
As Shamrock says EI have tried the route before and it didn’t work but they must be confident to try it again.
I seem to recall that LON DUB is one of (if not the) biggest routes from the UK so hopefully the market at LGW is big enough for three airlines.
1L.
By: SHAMROCK321 - 3rd October 2007 at 20:42
BA operate LGW-DUB 4 times a day
BA8080/8081
BA8082/8083
BA8086/8087
BA8088/8089
In the summer the flights are usually very very busy with a alot of transits via LGW onto Europe and espeically places like MCO.
I think EI will struggle more on this route they have tried and failed before remember.
BA are the only airline on the route who will operate a business class product and times are no good for business passengers who want a full days business in Dublin, then again the BA times are no good for anyone who wants a full days business in London.
I travelled on this flight myself with BA about this time last year and flights were very very empty so with an extra carrier on the route there will be some big loosers and my money is on EI.
Another big blow for BA and their DUB route is the new EI route DUB-MCO direct. I think that will have quite a big effect on things.
By: gatwickjosh - 3rd October 2007 at 17:30
Well im guessing there is a rathar large market to dublin from gatwick. Other wise it would have been silly of them (EI) to just throw themselves in at the deep end.
But, if one of the carriers was to fold it would have to be BA. They are basically giving up on all other airports for Heathrow. And i think they only have 2 flights a day:confused: Anyway thats just my opinion
Josh
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October 3, 2007 at 4:55 pm