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Global passenger-growth forecast flags urgent capacity crunch for Dublin Airport
Four-hour easyJet strike in Italy on 31 January threatens connections for Irish travellers
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Engine failure forces Aer Lingus flight EI605 to declare MAYDAY on approach to Dublin
An Aer Lingus A320 operating flight EI605 declared a MAYDAY and landed on one engine at Dublin on 28 January; details were confirmed in a 30 January bulletin. No injuries occurred but onward connections were disrupted and the aircraft is still under inspection. The event puts fresh focus on Aer Lingus’ maintenance reliability as corporate travel demand surges.
Italian easyJet strike on 31 January threatens weekend itineraries for Irish flyers
Italian easyJet crews will strike for four hours on 31 January, threatening delays for Irish passengers who connect through Italian airports at the start of the St Brigid’s long weekend. Affected travellers may be eligible for EU261 compensation; corporates are urged to review itineraries and secure alternative routings where possible.