Freezing fog grounds dozens of flights at Dublin Airport
UK confirms 25 February go-live for mandatory ETA—Irish carriers prepare for new checks
Asylum-application backlog in Ireland ‘almost unmanageable’, officials warn
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Met Éireann issues nationwide snow-ice warnings, threatening road and air links
Met Éireann has placed 15 Irish counties under Status Yellow snow-ice alerts from 20:00 on 2 January, warning of up to 10 cm of snow and temperatures as low as –6 °C. The advisory threatens road and rail travel and could trigger further flight disruptions after this morning’s fog-related cancellations. Employers with mobile staff and incoming assignees should anticipate delays and monitor local travel advisories.
Dublin Airport breaks single-day passenger record as CT scanners speed security
VisaHQ data show Dublin Airport handled an unprecedented 100,000 passengers on 30 December, with smooth flows thanks to new CT scanners that ended the 100 ml liquid rule. The milestone underscores robust demand and renews pressure to lift the airport’s 32 million-passenger cap, a key issue for business-travel planners and mobility managers.
Dublin Airport Shatters Single-Day Passenger Record as Holiday Rush Peaks
Dublin Airport processed over 100,000 passengers on 30 December, the highest single-day total on record, thanks in part to new CT scanners that relaxed liquid rules and sped security. While operational performance held, landside congestion and parking shortages revealed infrastructure strain. The daa is again urging Government to raise the 32-million-passenger cap, warning that continued limits could curtail airline capacity and raise fares—a key concern for corporates managing Irish mobility programmes.
Met Éireann’s New Year Snow-and-Ice Warning Puts Irish Holiday Travel on Alert
Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow snow-and-ice warning for six counties from midnight to 10 a.m. on 31 December, potentially disrupting cross-border road freight and regional flights as Ireland rings in 2026. Dublin and Belfast airports remain open but caution that de-icing queues could cause knock-on delays, while airlines are allowing free rebooking. The alert reminds mobility managers to add buffer time, update duty-of-care protocols and brief non-EU staff on visa-overstay risks if departures slip.
Ryanair Warns Irish Travellers of Two-Hour Queues as Spain Trials EU Entry/Exit System
Ryanair says Irish passengers are facing up to two-hour border queues in Málaga and other Spanish airports as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System undergoes live trials. The airline urges travellers to arrive three hours early and head straight to passport control. Because Ireland is outside Schengen, any failure to register exit data could disrupt future trips, making the trials a critical risk signal for mobility teams.