Re DUB I also think some on this thread are thinking from the perspective of the resident within ten miles of Manchester centre. From the wider catchment area, say Leeds or Liverpool, Dublin is just another choice. Normally I prefer to fly out of MAN to the States but if the combination of times, fares, and comfort were right I'd consider LBA to Dublin as an option. Particularly coming back after a night on the plane with the body clock at 3am and the traffic at 8am the last leg home across the Pennines can be a drag.