Dublin service ‘more opportunity than risk’ in challenging industry

LAUNCHING a high-profile long-haul airline service out of Dublin, in the current climate, may raise a few eyebrows.

Some will see it as a vote of confidence in the economy; others as a high risk venture. But, for those with most to lose — the Emirates management team, in this case — this is more opportunity than risk.

In Dublin, yesterday, to unveil the new daily service to Dubai — which officially gets off the ground next month — Emirates’ executive vice president for worldwide passenger sales Thierry Antinori exuded relaxation and confidence.