Irish passengers take to the skies with a 'substantial rise' in overseas travel in August

Spain and France were important travel routes for Irish travellers. Photo: AP/Alvaro Barrientos

Overseas travel is beginning to take off after the introduction of the digital Covid certificate, with latest CSO figures showing passenger numbers doubled in recent months.

Air and Sea Travel Statistics for August 2021 show a “substantial rise” in overseas travel compared to the preceding month.