Dublin Airport inaugurates a new runway
Dublin Airport has opened its new runway in a move that is expected to reduce delays after a summer of long queues and travel disruptions across Europe.
The first flight from the north runway, a Boeing 737 Max operated by Ryanair bound for Eindhoven in the Netherlands, took off at noon on Wednesday.
Airports and airlines have struggled to cope with post-pandemic demand this year, leading to months of delays and canceled flights. The northern runway, which cost 320 million euros, will reduce congestion, add new routes and boost Ireland’s connectivity by nearly a third by 2034, the airport said.
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Dublin Airport, home to Aer Lingus and one of Ryanair’s main operating bases, has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
“Expansion will continue, but in a more sustainable way with technological improvements to come,” Dublin Airport Authority communications chief Kevin Cullinane told broadcaster RTE.
An additional runway has been in the airport’s long-term plans since the 1960s. Planning permission was granted in 2007, although progress was slowed by the global financial crisis. In 2016 the decision was made to go ahead amid rising passenger numbers.
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