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Dublin Airport Braces for Record-Breaking 450,000 Passengers Over Four-Day Easter Rush
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Easter rush: Dublin Airport expects 450,000 passengers over four-day weekend
Dublin Airport projects nearly 450,000 passengers during the Easter long weekend, testing post-pandemic staffing and infrastructure upgrades. Passengers are urged to allow extra time for security and U.S. pre-clearance, while business travel managers should factor in potential congestion on peak days.
EU biometric Entry/Exit System goes live 10 April—Irish travellers warned to expect longer queues
From 10 April the EU’s new biometric border regime replaces passport stamping. While Ireland sits outside Schengen, Irish citizens and residents transiting Schengen airports face extra processing time, meaning businesses should pad schedules and brief travellers now.
Ireland raises employment-permit salary thresholds and confirms remote-work review findings
Ireland has lifted the salary floors for General and Critical Skills Employment Permits and published data showing high approval rates for remote-work requests. Multinationals must revisit compensation budgets and ensure assignment documentation reflects the new thresholds and flexible-work guidance.
Cost of UK Electronic Travel Authorisation to rise 25 % on 8 April—what it means for Ireland-UK trips
The UK is raising its ETA fee to €23 on 8 April. While Irish passport holders stay exempt, the move tightens the screws on dual nationals and non-EU assignees travelling from Dublin to Britain, reinforcing the need for rigorous document checks by employers and travel managers.
Dublin Airport reopens upgraded 51st & Green lounge for US-bound travellers
Dublin Airport has reopened its U.S. Pre-clearance lounge after a major refit, adding capacity and business-friendly amenities. The upgrade promises faster, more comfortable departures for executives on Dublin’s expanding transatlantic network.