Photograph: Dara Mac DónaillUS airlines have called for immediate laws to remove the Dublin Airport passenger cap, saying the measure “disproportionately impacts” American carriers. “Delay risks prolonging instability and undermining confidence,” said A4A, whose members include American Airlines, United and Delta. “US airlines have not had a fair and equal opportunity to secure incremental Dublin slots required for similar expansion, and in some cases, new entrants have been denied access to [Dublin Airport]. The cap was imposed by planners in 2008 as a condition of approval for the second Dublin Airport terminal. “The committee should be focused on the swift adoption of this legislation to remove the passenger cap,” it said.

Source: The Irish Times March 14, 2026 14:02 UTC