Court hears Ryanair and Aer Lingus will file challenges over summer passenger cap by Friday

The Irish Aviation Authority decided last week to limit Dublin Airport passenger numbers to 25.2 million for the summer 2025 season, which runs from late March to October

Aer Lingus and Ryanair told the court they also plan to ask for an order pausing the effects of last week’s decision. File photo: Leon Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Urgent applications from Ryanair and Aer Lingus seeking to challenge the recently announced cap on passenger numbers for Dublin Airport during next year’s high summer season will be heard by the High Court next week.

After hearing the airlines intend to lodge their legal documents on Friday, Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty said she will set aside time on Monday to deal with their requests for court permission to pursue their claims.