Dublin Airport expecting 500,000 passengers this weekend
Dublin Airport is expecting almost half a million passengers over the coming bank holiday weekend.
The airport is expecting more than 115,000 passengers every day between Friday and Monday, with a total of 480,000 set to pass through its two terminals.
The four days between Friday and Monday will see almost 250,000 passengers departing from Dublin Airport, with around 230,000 passengers arriving.
It expects the busiest day over the weekend will be Friday, May 30 when almost 124,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport.
Graeme McQueen, spokesperson for Dublin Airport, said the peak tourism season is here and demand to travel this summer is really high, with this set to be the busiest June bank holiday ever at Dublin Airport.
“The coming days, which follow what has been a very busy month of May, are yet further evidence of the huge demand that’s out there to fly in and out of Dublin,” he said.
But he added that the numbers travelling this weekend – and over the summer – would be even higher if it were not for the passenger cap on Dublin Airport which continues to put off airlines from bringing new and additional routes to Ireland.
Passengers are advised to arrive at their terminal two hours in advance of a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight.
They are also reminded to prepare in advance for security screening, ensuring all liquids are 100ml or under and enclosed in a sealed clear bag no bigger than 20cm x 20cm.
“Passengers should also be prepared to take hoodies and baggy jumpers off at security screening, as well as any boots or footwear which sit above the ankle. By preparing smartly in advance, passengers can avoid needless delays and get their trip off to a smooth start,” Mr McQueen added.
Article Source – Dublin Airport expecting 500,000 passengers this weekend – RTE