Dublin Airport Shatters Single-Day Passenger Record as Holiday Rush Peaks
Met Éireann’s New Year Snow-and-Ice Warning Puts Irish Holiday Travel on Alert
Ryanair Warns Irish Travellers of Two-Hour Queues as Spain Trials EU Entry/Exit System
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Dublin Airport Handles Record-Breaking 100,000 Passengers in Single Day
Dublin Airport processed more than 100,000 passengers on 30 December—the busiest day in its history—capping a 19-day festive rush that will see 1.5 million travellers pass through by 6 January. Smooth security powered by new CT scanners contrasted with severe kerb-side congestion, reigniting calls to lift the airport’s 32 million-passenger cap. Companies should advise staff to allow extra time for early-January flights and keep an eye on forthcoming government decisions that could affect future seat availability and pricing.
Ryanair Issues Urgent Warning over Entry/Exit System Queues in Spain
Ryanair has alerted passengers to two-hour passport-control queues at Málaga and other Spanish airports caused by the trial launch of the EU Entry/Exit System. Because Ireland is outside Schengen, Irish travellers must complete EES checks on both entry and exit, increasing the risk of missed flights. Companies should advise staff to arrive earlier, keep proof of exit and follow airline updates as the system beds in.
Met Éireann Issues Snow & Ice Warnings for Six Counties Ahead of New Year’s Eve Travel
Met Éireann has placed six counties under a Status Yellow snow-and-ice warning until early New Year’s Day after overnight lows of –6 °C. The advisory, echoed by the UK Met Office, threatens slippery roads and possible flight de-icing delays. Businesses moving staff over the holiday should allow extra travel time, check live airport updates and review winter-driving protocols.