Emirates: Onward connectivity key to direct Cork-Dublin air link

A direct Cork to Dublin air link could have a viable future if a compelling case is made to service business class passengers using the service as a connection flight, according to Emirates Ireland country manager Enda Corneille.

Guest speaker at a Sales Institute business breakfast in the Clarion Hotel, Cork, last Friday, Mr Corneille was replying to a question from Conor Healy. The Cork Chamber CEO asked him whether there would be any potential Emirates Airlines interest in business class passengers flying from Cork Airport to connect with subsequent long haul flights out of Dublin Airport.

“Cork to Dublin doesn’t work as a point to point service, but looking at it in terms of onward connectivity is a very different question,” replied Mr Corneille. “Naturally, I am interested in any service that would provide extra passengers for Emirates Airlines.