Dublin Airport passes 20m passengers

More than 20m visitors have passed through Ireland’s busiest airport this year — the first time the landmark level has been reached since 2009.

The figure was reached yesterday morning when the United Airlines UA126 flight from Washington DC touched down just before 10am.

Roma Chang, from Donaghmore in Co Tyrone, was greeted with flowers, champagne and a holiday gift voucher for €3,000 after being told she was the landmark arrival.