Passenger Cap at Dublin Airport Faces Industry Backlash

Dublin Airport is nearing its passenger capacity limit, threatening Ireland's economy and aviation hub status. Executives demand government intervention to lift the cap, which currently stands at 32 million passengers. There are concerns this restriction could hinder future growth and competitiveness in the global aviation market.

Industry leaders have sounded the alarm about a passenger cap at Dublin Airport, cautioning it could hamper Ireland's economic progress and efforts to become an international aviation hub. As the airport approaches its 32 million passenger limit, concerns mount over future growth prospects.

Despite reducing passenger numbers, the airport is on track to exceed its cap by a million passengers this year. A new planning application seeks to increase the capacity to 40 million, but the prolonged process leaves stakeholders yearning for governmental intervention.

Airline executives argue that the reasons for the cap are outdated and call for it to be lifted. They warn that failure to act could result in losing valuable aviation traffic to foreign markets, delaying Ireland's ambitions in the aviation sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)