Ireland boosts consular staffing in U.S. and key markets to support Global Ireland strategy
Trans-Atlantic travel hit as U.S. snowstorm triggers multi-hour delays from Dublin
Government and EU prepare to scrap Dublin Airport’s 32-million passenger cap
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Dublin Airport’s 32-million passenger cap faces final showdown as Government and EU action looms
Regulators have authorised 5,000 extra summer flights from Dublin Airport and the Government has drafted legislation to abolish the 32 million passenger cap, while an EU court ruling on the cap’s legality is due in 2026. The move will expand capacity for airlines and business travellers but creates short-term planning uncertainty.
US snowstorm slows Irish trans-Atlantic traffic; passengers advised to expect multi-hour delays
A snowstorm hitting the US north-east has delayed Dublin-origin flights to New York and Washington by several hours. With US airports cancelling or delaying thousands of services, Irish corporate travellers should prepare for schedule changes and check airline waiver policies.
Newly released State papers reveal VIP ceremonies once halted flights at Dublin Airport
State papers released under the 30-year rule show Aer Rianta’s 1993 complaints that VIP welcoming ceremonies were disrupting commercial flights at Dublin Airport. The revelations underline the operational challenges of balancing protocol with growing passenger traffic.