Originally Posted by
A320.b744
Dublin will be Cathay Pacific's 13th European destination, whereas Japan Airlines serve only 5 European cities. Europe isn't really a priority for JAL as their partnership with Finnair gives them access to most major European cities, and Helsinki is well placed for a Europe-Asia hub. Dublin is only suited to be a Europe-North America hub given its location, so I can't see JAL entering the market anytime soon.
That's a shame. I was starting to be hopeful for a second. That leaves ANA then. What are the chances of them flying to Dublin?