Posted Jun 2, 2026, 8:25 PM
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The problem is that to attract business travel to Europe, an airline service would need to be a major carrier with at least a business class and connecting network or partners (AC, LH, BA, AF, KLM) flying to a major hub (LHR, CDG, AMS, FRA). I don't think it would need to be daily, but probably would have to be 3x per week for at least 6 months of the year to really serve that purpose. Condor, Edelweiss, or other leisure carriers largely don't manage to pull that business.
With the slots to those airports being scarce, I don't think even a significant subsidy would do it.
If I could make a wish, I'd say Aer Lingus to Dublin. I don't consider it likely, but it's the least of a stretch given they have A321XLR equipment, airport with capacity to grow, and a connecting network. But I'd very much bet against it until EI showed interest in airports like YEG.
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