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a lot of the backing for the DUB routes is from Govt subsidies.
Where did you pull that one out of?
Erm well since the Irish Govt abandoned any form of APD There is a huge boost straight away (If thats not a subsidy then it is as near as it needs to be). Plus there will be all the usual support from tourist boards and investment funds, you are all dreaming if you think otherwise.
Belfast still can't get rid of APD despite a border with a direct competitor, never mind a much smaller market to start with for getting any sort of air route startup investment.
So I think I'm spot on with my assessment of BFS' chance of getting any form of transatlantic route other than a loco startup.