Decline in air traffic continues

Flights landing during April were down 1.2% compared with last year, as arrivals and departures into the country’s three main airports continued to decline.

Shannon had the largest decline in flight numbers. There were 154 less flights into and out of Shannon — a fall of nearly 10%.

Figures for Dublin were relatively stable, with a decline of 0.1% or 12 flights. Cork Airport recorded 62 less flights or a decline of 3.4%, according to latest figures released by the Irish Aviation Authority.