Passenger plane aborts landing after wing clips Dublin runway
A passenger aboard a Ryanair Boeing 737 recorded the moment the aircraft’s wingtip struck the runway at Dublin airport.
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Dublin Airport Sets New July Record with 3.8M Travellers
Dublin Airport delivered its busiest month on record in July 2026, handling 3,839,635 passengers – a 2.3% year‑on‑year increase – as sustained summer travel, strong inbound tourism and exceptional transatlantic demand pushed volumes to historic highs. The airport has now recorded 16 consecutive months of year‑on‑year growth, signalling a clear shift from post‑pandemic recovery to […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling12 AugA
Fatigued Aer Lingus pilot linked to unstable approach at Dublin Airport
An investigation has found that an Aer Lingus pilot who admitted he “may have been tired” lost situational awareness during an unstable approach into Dublin Airport, resulting in an excessive bank angle and a go-around. The incident occurred on 14 January during a flight from Faro to Dublin carrying 146 passengers. According to the Irish […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 AugTR
Row Over APD Undermines Plans to Restore Derry–Dublin Flight
An initiative to restore flights between the City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Dublin (DUB) after a 15-year absence is facing an immediate financial hurdle, raising concerns over regional infrastructure. While the Irish Government has committed 2 million euros from its Shared Island Fund to establish this Public Service Obligation (PSO) route, the UK Treasury […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling31 JulTR
Dublin Airport To Lift Controversial Cap Under New Legislation
The Irish Government officially passed new legislation which will see the highly controversial passenger limit at Dublin Airport (DUB) lifted. Previously set at 32 million travellers annually, the cap has faced intense criticism from international airlines and business leaders since its introduction in 2007, long arguing that it stifles economic growth. Why Was The Cap […]
Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling19 Jul
Only 62% Full: Aer Lingus' 10 Surprisingly Empty US Routes From Dublin Airport [Map]
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Irish government moves to abolish Dublin Airport passenger cap
The Irish Government has taken a major step towards removing the long-contested 32 million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport, approving legislation that would allow future expansion of the country’s main international gateway. Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has secured Cabinet approval for the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, which would give the minister authority […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jun
Dublin Airport Passenger Numbers Up Almost 3% in May 2026
Dublin Airport has reported continued strong passenger growth for May 2026, with almost 3.5 million travellers passing through its terminals.
AviationSource News•Len Varley14 Jun
Ireland moves to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap amid slot cut fears
Ireland is set to scrap the 32 million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB), with the government…
AeroTime•Gabriele Petrauskaite7 Jun