Annunciata la nuova base FR di Cork, sono perplesso...

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Oggi è stata annunciata la nuova base Ryanair a Cork, in Irlanda.

Le nuove destinazioni offerte sono:

3 voli giornalieri con B738 per DUB su una rotta oggi operata con alcuni voli giornalieri da Aer Aran con ATR-72 e dove da dicembre sarà operativo il rinnovato collegamento ferroviario che in circa 3 ore conduce in centro a Dublino.

2 voli giornalieri su LGW dove Easyjet ne opera già 2.

Si aggiungono a Liverpool e Stansted.

Tra l'altro ORK-LPL senta molto come load factor (controllate pure i dati CAA se dubitate).
E la base di SNN, che anch'essa non brilla, è a due ore d'auto.

Il comunicato:

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 15th EUROPEAN BASE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
LOW FARE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARRIVE IN IRELAND

Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 low fares airline, today (Tuesday, 13th September 2005) announced Cork as its 15th European base. From 24th November 2005, Ryanair will base a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft worth $60M in Cork and add two new routes to Dublin and London Gatwick that will deliver more than 1 million passengers per annum on Ryanair’s four routes to and from Cork.

FROM TO STARTING FREQUENCY
CORK DUBLIN 24th Nov 05 3 Daily
CORK LONDON GATWICK 24th Nov 05 2 Daily
CORK LIVERPOOL Existing 1 Daily
CORK LONDON STANSTED Existing 4 Daily

Announcing Ryanair’s 15th European base at Cork International Airport today, Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, said:

“We are delighted to announce Cork International Airport as our 15th European base. Ryanair’s new Cork base will deliver 1 million passengers per annum, sustain 1,000 jobs in the region and allow the people of Cork and Munster to travel internationally and domestically for a fraction of existing prices.

“For the first time Irish passengers will be able to enjoy the benefits of Europe’s lowest fares and most punctual airline on a domestic route. More than 1,000 low fare seats will be available daily between Cork and Dublin acting as a major stimulus to the tourism and business life of Cork.

“Seats on these new routes are available for immediate booking on www.ryanair.com from €0.99 and we urge all passengers to book straight away as demand for fares this low fares will be huge”.

Speaking today, Joe Gantley, Chairman of Cork Airport Authority, said:

“The Board of CAA welcome Ryanair’s commitment to establishing a base in Cork and look forward to the contribution this will make to the continued growth of Cork Airport”.

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non capisco le tue perplessità!
Conosco bene Cork, è un grande polo industriale e di formazione pullula di businessman e manager, nonchè di studenti, nonostante i suoi 110000 abitanti fissi, hanno li la sede multinazionali del calibro Apple, Starwood etc etc, per fare dub ork in auto o autobus è come andare da napoli a roma per i paesi, in treno circa tre ore e nelle ore di punta rischi di fartela tutta in piedi la tratta, ecco perchè puntano su ork, 1 per la tratta interna 2 per fare da feeder sulla maggior offerta da dub.
Ovviamente chiedo venia agli esperti del settore, io mi occupo di architettura, ma ho parte della mia famiglia che vive e lavora a cork
Saluti
Giorgio

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Dal sito delle ferrovie Irlandesi sezione news:

New train for Cork-Dublin route delivered - beginning of transformation of Intercity fleet by Press Office

The beginning of the transformation of Iarnród Éireann’s Intercity fleet began today (July 28th) with the delivery of the first train of a €117 million 67 carriage order from CAF of Spain.

The eight-carriage train was unloaded from the MV Flinterspirit at Dublin Port this morning, to commence the commissioning and testing process before entering service from this winter.

When all 67 carriages have entered service, in Autumn 2006, Iarnród Éireann will commence an hourly service each way between Cork and Dublin exclusively using this fleet, doubling the frequency of trains on the route and increasing route passenger capacity by over 80%.

The order marks the beginning of a three-year process that will see Iarnród Éireann’s Intercity fleet transformed from being the oldest in Western Europe to one of the most modern, with 223 carriages in total on order at a cost of €460 million.

Iarnród Éireann’s fleet renewal programme is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.

Built to the highest standards of quality, comfort and customer facilities, the CAF carriages will be formed into 8-carriage trains, comprising 5 standard class vehicles, a café-style dining carriage, first class and control vehicle (for push-pull driving, conductor and parcels). There will be seating for 422 passengers on-board, and the trains will have improved accessibility to mobility-impaired customers.

Features include:

- Push-pull operation to reduce turnaround time and allow more efficient operation, and improved punctuality

- Streamlined new design, featuring curved front and new livery

- Audio and text display passenger information systems on-board

- Electronic route maps

- Fully compliant with international standards for mobility-impaired and sensory-impaired customers

- Highest standards of comfort and customer facilities ever in Ireland

- Additional features in 1st class, including adjustable seating, in-seat radio and music, reading light, table lamps

CAF were previously successful in winning the Iarnród Éireann contract to build 80 new railcars for commuter and longer distance services in the Greater Dublin area which entered service during 2003 and 2004, delivering a huge boost to commuter capacity, and delivering record reliability and punctuality.

The new trains are the foundation of Iarnród Éireann’s Intercity timetable strategy for the future, designed to increase frequency, journey speed and customer service across the network.

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...vedremo chi la spunta

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In Origine postato da archipilot
...vedremo chi la spunta

se non risolvono il problema delle file ai controlli di sicurezza la spunta il treno....

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Ecco come Aer Aran ha risolto il problema delle file ai controlli di sicurezza:

Dedicated Domestic Departure Channel for Aer Arann Passengers at Dublin Airport

Aer Arann is delighted to announce the introduction of a new dedicated departure channel for domestic passengers travelling through Dublin Airport effective from 24th June 2005.

This move will speed up transit through the airport for domestic passengers travelling on Aer Arann flights to Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kerry and Sligo as they will now be able to avoid queuing with passengers travelling on International and long haul flights.

Commenting on the announcement Micheal O’Callarain, Marketing Manager Aer Arann said “We raised this issue with the Dublin Airport Authority some time ago and very much welcome today’s decision to introduce this new channel. As we are in the midst of the peak summer season, we believe that it will provide considerable benefit to domestic commuters by speeding up transit times through the airport, reducing the need for queuing and ultimately providing a more seamless travelling experience for Aer Arann passengers. ”