€103m loss for Dublin and Cork airports as daa warns of 'strained operations' in Dublin

Airport operator said security screening staff is now approaching 2019 levels

June and July will see passenger levels through Dublin Airport exceed 2019 levels. File Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The operator of Dublin and Cork airports made a loss of €103m last year as it continues to add new staff members to meet the surging demand for air travel following the pandemic.

Publishing its annual report for 2021, the daa Group said total losses since the start of the pandemic now stand at €387m. Turnover was €324m in the year, an increase of 11% on 2020, driven in the main by retail revenues.