10.3 million fewer passengers used Irish airports in the second quarter of 2020

While passenger numbers fell, air freight has increased this year

Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport. Ireland's five main airports have put in place cost-saving measures given the dramatic fall-off in air travel. Picture: Brian Lawless

The number of passengers using Irish airports in the second quarter of this year fell by more than 10.3 million compared to the same period last year.

Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show passenger numbers decreased in all five airports: Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Kerry while Knock airport closed completely between April and June.