July 19 'a day of hope' for Ireland's aviation sector, says IAA

Chief executive of the IAA Peter Kearney said the re-opening was a day of hope and optimism for the aviation sector after almost a year-and-a-half of air traffic closure, caused by the pandemic. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) says that the number of flights in the first six months of 2021 was 62% lower than the same period in 2019.

According to the body, it represents the "worst half-year reduction" since records began.