DAA chief Kenny Jacobs steps down after €480k settlement, ending leadership turmoil at Dublin Airport
TUI pulls two based aircraft from Dublin after €3 million loss, shifting charter capacity to third-party carriers
EU opens flagship AD5 careers competition; Ireland launches support drive to boost representation
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Irish travel sector warns of summer grid-lock as EU biometric border checks expand
The EU’s biometric Entry-Exit System will move to full operation on 10 April, and Irish airlines, travel agents and multinationals fear summer chaos if airport queues worsen. Industry groups want Brussels to allow flexibility or extra staffing; Irish firms are being told to lengthen connection times and review duty-of-care plans. The issue matters because most Irish travellers route through Schengen hubs, so delays could hit business schedules, project budgets and employee well-being.
Government extends Travel Confirmation Notice, letting non-EEA residents with expired IRP cards fly until 28 February
ISD has prolonged its Travel Confirmation Notice until 28 February 2026, meaning non-EEA residents can travel on an expired IRP card if they filed a renewal before expiry. The move shields foreign employees and students from being marooned overseas during processing backlogs and gives Irish employers breathing room over the mid-term break. Companies should still confirm that staff filed on time and track further ISD announcements.
Record January traffic at Dublin Airport revives calls to scrap 32-million passenger cap
Passenger volumes at Dublin Airport rose 14 % year-on-year in January 2026, smashing previous records and re-igniting debate over the airport’s 32-million passenger cap. daa says permanent removal of the cap is essential to meet demand and safeguard Ireland’s connectivity. Multinationals may face higher fares and limited seats on peak routes until capacity questions are resolved.
2,200 flights delayed across Europe; Ryanair and Irish travellers caught in continent-wide disruption
Severe weather and staffing issues caused more than 2,200 flight delays across Europe on 5 February, with Irish passengers and Ryanair particularly affected. Although only a few Dublin flights were cancelled, average delays exceeded 50 minutes, disrupting business trips and time-critical cargo. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in Europe’s air-traffic system and the need for robust corporate travel contingencies.