Trip to Shannon (report with pics)

I understand the Shannon based 732’s were replaced by 738’s on October 11th? Can anyone confirm this?

fantastic report and great pictures !!!

that looks more like the hss 😛

lovely trip report Allen.

Glad you enjoyed your break—also glad I’ve got broadband!!!!!

Take care
Lyndax

Almost a prerequisite when I start doing trip reports.

lovely trip report Allen.

Glad you enjoyed your break—also glad I’ve got broadband!!!!!

Take care
Lyndax

The seat buckles didn’t still say Britannia on them (lol) 😀

Another urban (or aviation) myth debunked then!

Almost forgot to share the joke printed at the back of that FHM magazine with you…

Excellent report and pictures! Very detailed and enjoyable reading.

I have some footage from a DVD showing those Concorde training sessions from Shannon, including a nice shot of one climbing out over nearby Bunratty Castle and Durty Nellies pub where we stopped for a pint yesterday. Here’s the same angle the video was shot from, just imagine Conorde tearing across the top of frame.

That’s were I had my first pint(s) of Guinness 😀
My aunt treated me! 🙂
– And my dad was trown out of Dirty Nellies in the 70’s after dancing on tables. 😀
Well, my father won’t talk about it. It was the time before he knew my (Irish) mum! 😉 😀 Don’t say, that Germans are not funny!!!

Anyway, today is his birthday! 🙂
So I’m offline for today!

fightingirish

Ok, one flight with Aer Lingues flies one day Shannon-Dublin-USA, next the same flight Dublin-Shannon-USA

fightingirish

The long runway and the nearby ocean is very important for the airport.
I remember, that the Concorde trained takeoffs and landing approching years ago. My mum, at that time working at the Duty Free, went on one such flight. She nearly got heart-attack! 😀

Yeah it’s a bit like Prestwick in terms of operation except PIK no longer needs to be used as a touchdown for departing US passenger flights like it used to.

I have some footage from a DVD showing those Concorde training sessions from Shannon, including a nice shot of one climbing out over nearby Bunratty Castle and Durty Nellies pub where we stopped for a pint yesterday. Here’s the same angle the video was shot from, just imagine Conorde tearing across the top of frame. 😀

Excellent review and some top photos, too! 😀

Its not Aer Lingus’ policy to serve both SNN and DUB with one flight, its the result of the bilateral route restrictions between Ireland and the USA. I believe they are trying to scrap it though, as hardly anyone gets on at SNN apparently.

All three Aer Lingus US flights leaving Shannon yesterday looked pretty busy to me. Judging by the various check-in queues that is…

Its not Aer Lingus’ policy to serve both SNN and DUB with one flight, its the result of the bilateral route restrictions between Ireland and the USA. I believe they are trying to scrap it though, as hardly anyone gets on at SNN apparently.

A boy from County Clare

Well, Ren Frew, you made my day!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Born in Co. Clare, now living in Germany, it was great this morning to see your report on this forum.
My mum worked during the 70’s at Shannon Duty Free and my dad worked at a factory near the airport. My uncle and his sons still work there!

A month ago I flew with Aer Lingus from Duesseldorf to Shannon via Dublin.
From DUB to SHN I flew with a A330. The aircraft was nearly empty, because it came fron the States first to Dublin, then flew on to Shannon 2 hours later.
Next time, I should take a cam with me. 😡
That’s Aer Lingus policy, serving their two Hub’s with one flight.
As a kid, I flew with a B742 from DUB to SHN.

As a teenager, my uncle showed me and his son around the airport.
We were at the tower, the old terminal, the fire brigade and so much more.
I even remember walking around the aircrafts, like the pilots, 😎 and we we drove fast up the runway. more 😎
But since 9-11 such tours are forbidden. 🙁 🙁 🙁

The long runway and the nearby ocean is very important for the airport.
I remember, that the Concorde trained takeoffs and landing approching years ago. My mum, at that time working at the Duty Free, went on one such flight. She nearly got heart-attack! 😀
Now you see some AN-124’s at SHN.
During the Gulf War III, the USAF used Shannon as a base for their cargo and air refueling planes (C-5, C-17, KC-135, KC-10 etc.).

Next time, you’re in Shannon and Limerick, you should visit the Foynes Flying Boat Museum.
It’s a nice museum about flying boat service – and the history of Irish Coffee 😉 😀 .

Go raibh míle maith agat!

fightingirish

fab report this has to be the best yet brilliant pics aswell very enjoyable reading, by the way i didnt know North American still fly!?

Amazing how such a short trip can generate such an interesting and readable report – top marks, Allen!

Fantastic Allen. Great report and reading matierial. I probably never have a chance to travel on a 732.

Good report

this 737-200 engines looks very ugly, like a monster :diablo:

Excellent, one of the best reports I’ve ever seen on this forum!