Ireland could see a boost in tourism later this year with the doubling of flights between Dublin and London Heathrow.

British Airways is to double its service between the two cities in October, for the winter schedule.

The airline says there is a demand for the services particularly for the business traveler with the introduction of an early morning flight departing at 6.25am.

Simon Daly is Sales Manager in Ireland for BA and says Ireland could do with a boost to the economy in the form of tourism.