Business Post - Ellie Donnelly
01 May 2024
Kenny Jacobs, chief executive of the DAA, said airlines may challenge the slot system in a bid to find new growth opportunities
Airlines operating at Dublin Airport are likely to mount legal challenges against the slot process in a desperate bid to continue growing, the head of the DAA has warned.
Kenny Jacobs, chief executive of the semi-state airport operator, said a number of airlines are likely considering legal action against the slot system in a bid to add more flight capacity to Dublin airport, which is currently curtailed by the 32 million passenger cap.
The airport’s slot process is governed by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates the airline industry and allocates landing slots at the airport. There is currently a 32 million passenger cap at the countries busiest airport. Last December the DAA applied to Fingal county council to increase the cap to 40 million passengers, however, a decision on the planning application is not expected until 2025.
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