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212,000 set to take off from airport

More than 212,000 jet-setters are expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend – down 15% on last year.

212,000 set to take off from airport

Thu, 01 Apr, 2010 - 18:01

More than 212,000 jet-setters are expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend – down 15% on last year.

Around 1,700 flights are set to arrive and depart between Friday and Monday, including 40 charters for early spring sun-seekers.

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