Daa posts jump in turnover amid pent-up demand among holidaymakers

The operator of Dublin and Cork airports posted turnover of €459m, an increase of 55%, driven by activity at Dublin Airport.

Daa chief executive Kenny Jacobs: 'Passenger satisfaction ratings are now back to the standards that we routinely delivered pre-covid.' Picture: Brian Lougheed

The operator of Dublin and Cork airports, the Daa, has reported a strong post-covid recovery as pent-up demand led to holidaymakers splurging on travel plans despite cost pressures.

In an statement on the Daa’s performance during the first six months, it reported that passenger numbers flying in and out of the Republic’s two busiest airports reached 17m, compared to 13m in the same period last year.