Some passengers could be stranded until next month

SOME airline passengers stranded abroad may not be able to return to Ireland until the middle of next month because of the massive backlog in available flights.

The Irish Examiner understands that a small number of people on long-haul journeys to Asia, Australia and north America have been given next available flight dates which are still a fortnight away.

Aer Lingus, which operates long-haul flights to north America, has put on a fleet of extra flights.