Originally Posted by
Planeraz
Sounds very much like a political aspiration rather than a realistic proposition anytime soon. Hypothetical - but if Belfast were to secure an American route, which would be required to be heavily subsidised in my opinion to attract a carrier, would one route justify the obvious costs associated with pre-clearance? Would the Irish Republic Gov be happy to see another PC so close to Dublin? EDI, have been pushing for PC for years now. They have only recently completed the congressional committee visit stage. The CEO is now encouraging the two Gov’s to make it happen. The Belfast story is good
PR in the grander scheme in relation to the NI executive sitting again.
Clearly a political move to support the NI economy and promote growth. Little relevance to any PC aspirations elsewhere.