Some ‘green shoots’ visible in the air traffic figures but industry remains in a 'precarious situation'

The check in area at Cork Airport. Flights through Cork last month were down 76.1% compared to July 2019. Picture: Jim Coughlan

Flights through Cork, Shannon and Dublin increased by 59% last month compared to June as travel restrictions were eased following the Covid-19 lockdown.

However, the increase comes off an extremely low base with airlines operating significantly reduced flights between April and the end of June.