A government minister has called for a review of the “confidential” landing fees deal between Ryanair and Shannon Airport as part of an overhaul of the State’s draft aviation policy.

The juxtaposition of many of the leading news stories of recent days should set alarm bells ringing in Dáil Éireann.

BILL CULLEN, the businessman, television star and board member of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has emerged as a significant donor to Fianna Fáil during its years in office.

Dublin Airport Authority was today urged to ensure delays do not plague terminal upgrades as new figures showed passenger numbers could increase by almost a third this summer.

New figures show Dublin Airport handled more than 3.1 million passengers in July.

A strike threat by Aer Lingus airline and airport staff will not have any immediate impact on travellers, unions said.

The Emirates airline is to begin a new daily Dublin-Dubai service from January, it was announced today.

Budget airline Ryanair today claimed it offered the Government guarantees last year over the use of a hangar at Dublin Airport which could have secured hundreds of jobs.

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Brexit puts at risk the Government’s cross-border promotion of tourism, which has been in place as part of the Good Friday agreement, and threatens the Common Travel Area with Britain.

RYANAIR has slammed new travel charge increases at Shannon which the airline claims will further erode its passenger figures.

RYANAIR chief executive Michael O’Leary yesterday claimed Taoiseach Bertie Ahern would be cross-examined in the High Court over the Government’s decision to award the construction of the second terminal at Dublin airport to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA).

PLANS to alleviate the threat of major delays to flights at Dublin Airport this summer could face a legal challenge.

THE chairman of a regional development body launched a blistering attack on the Government yesterday over its handling of the controversial Cork Airport debt and passenger terminal issues.

Ryanair has the cash to survive for “maybe even 12 months” with no flights or revenue as the Covid-19 pandemic shuts the air travel industry down, CEO Michael O’Leary has said.

The head of the Dublin Airport Authority has welcomed US President Barack Obama’s backing for a transatlantic service from Cork Airport — but also expressed concern about any possible delays at the American side.

Shannon Airport yesterday celebrated the beginning of a new era as it officially became an independent entity.