Originally Posted by
VFRonTop
Interesting points Calchas. Pre-clear would be a big draw for customers as well as the reduced APD if flying via DUB.
APD would not be reduced in this scenario. APD applies for the whole journey, not just the first hop.
Originally Posted by
VFRonTop
I know VS Little Red is on its death-bed but surely the thought of DUBLHR and BHDLHR slots would interest them and potentially keep the service alive?
I don't think VS are strategically interested in shorthaul anymore.
Originally Posted by
VFRonTop
FR as the alternative is possible (can you do a 25 min turnaround in LHR?)
Only plausible from a domestic flight. But there's no way FR will ever pay LHR's landing fees.
Originally Posted by
VFRonTop
I think that the DAA would also be a big fan of this. Their longterm expansion plans could be secured by this tie up and a 2nd runway at DUB would provide plenty of growth potential. Pre-clearance on the otherhand might be put under further pressure.
The US would love to see more preclearance so they won't mind expanding the facility. At the travellers' cost of course.