Airlines urge court to pause Dublin Airport passenger cap they say will cause 'permanent' damage

Aer Lingus expected to lose €84m in Revenue next year and up to €130m in 2026 due to Irish Aviation Authority’s imposition of caps on traveller numbers, High Court told

Aer Lingus, Ryanair and a consortium of American airlines are urging the court to rule in their favour ahead of the allocation of Dublin Airport slots to carriers in six days’ time. Picture: Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie

The High Court must pause the effects of a Dublin Airport passenger cap to prevent “imminent, permanent and irreparable harm”, Aer Lingus lawyers have said.

Seeking urgent intervention from the court on Friday, Paul Sreenan SC said the airline expected to lose €84m in Revenue next year and up to €130m in 2026 due to Irish Aviation Authority’s imposition of caps on traveller numbers.