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I agree with you re Air Berlin, as after the pulling of the KLM route they need an interline connection to a hub airport. However would suggest maybe Dublin would be an idea given low APD rates there, also customs clearance in Dublin rather than US."
US pre-clearance at DUB could be a big advantage for that airport and for EI in particular.
Quote: "Bottom line you need that HUB connection like Leeds has managed to regain, and Manchester has always had. Maybe tap up BA while they are looking at regions again, they need parlimentry support re LHR so getting local MP,S to lean on Mr Walsh might start the ball rolling, but I think that maybe a big ask."
Think it is a big ask, at least until LHR expands, but it is exactly what is needed, and not just at LPL. Would love to see LHR-LPL back!