Aer Lingus is eyeing increased terminal capacity at its main hub Dublin Airport on the backdrop of the recent opening up of the new North Runway at Dublin Airport.
Lynn Embleton, CEO, Aer Lingus expressed his interest in increasing capacity at Dublin Airport to develop its hub at the airport. The airline currently uses Dublin Airport’s Terminal 3 as its main base. Since the opening of the Terminal in 2010, it has accommodated over 100 million passengers
Speaking to RTE News, a spokesperson for Aer Lingus said: “Although the Easter season went smoothly, it hopes that the busy Summer 2023 season will follow suit. Last year, Dublin Airport was faced with many challenges, including long security lines and baggage handling issues.”
With the new runway coming into operation last Summer, the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) will see a massive increase in passenger numbers and demand. The new North Runway is currently not being used at its optimal levels due to the ongoing staff shortages experienced by the State aviation authority the IAA.