Runway to boost Ryanair flights but hauliers fear impact on trade

New runway at Dublin Airport will offer more flight availability for travellers, but could affect freight services

Ryanair flight FR1964 takes off from Dublin Airport's new North Runway. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Ryanair hails the opening of a new runway at Dublin Airportand said it will help ramp up operations post-pandemic, but a haulier representative group has warned it could hinder trade.

There is currently a cap on the number of flights permitted between certain hours due to noise regulations and CEO of Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI) Aidan Flynn said that while the new runway offers more availability to travellers, it could impact freight services.