Originally Posted by
Heathrow Harry
why would IAG want to build long haul from Dublin? It can only be done by feeding in more peopel from the UK - which will cut into BA's LHR hub
I think the Irish authorities would be mad to agree to this
Dublin Airport has US Customs & Immigration pre-clearance, the only airport in Europe with that facility. Very attractive selling point - makes entering the US nearly painless, since there is no queuing after landing. I tested this last month: walked off a plane in Philadelphia, straight on to the domestic concourse, and could have made my connection in 10 minutes if necessary.
For example: if you're flying to the USA from anywhere in the UK
outside London, DUB would be a much more attractive option than LHR.