Chaos in the air: Clarity required

IRISH airspace is one of the safest in the world and those who patrol our skies are among the most skillful anywhere. That makes the latest glitch in our air traffic management extremely puzzling and of concern to those who choose to fly for business or leisure purposes.

More puzzling still is the response from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) which, understandably, is anxious to allay fears surrounding the safety of air travel.