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Dublin Airport was expected to finally open its new runway in a move that is hoped will reduce delays following a summer of long queues and travel disruption across Europe.
The first flight from the north runway was planned to take
off on Wednesday between 11.30am and 12.30pm, with an introductory morning schedule starting from August 25.
Airports and airlines have struggled to cope with post-pandemic demand, leading to months of delays and cancelled flights. The $318 million north runway will cut congestion, add new routes and boost Ireland’s connectivity by 31% by 2034, according to the airport. It’s expected to add 2.2 billion euros to the nation’s economy by 2043.
Even so, the development has not been without opposition. Concerns have been raised about the impact of an expanded airport on climate change and measures have been taken to mitigate the noise impact on local residents.
Dublin Airport, which is home to IAG SA’s Aer Lingus and one of the main operational bases for Ryanair Holdings Plc, has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.