- Ryanair pledges a record summer schedule from Dublin Airport for next year.
- The airline operates as the largest carrier at Dublin Airport.
- Ryanair plans to base new Boeing 737 Max-10 aircraft at Dublin Airport.
- The IAA proposal stands 15pc lower than the 2026 price cap.
- Ryanair criticised the original DAA charge proposals for 2027 to 2031.
- Ryanair expects almost 2m additional passengers
- The final decision on charges is expected by year end
- Ryanair operates 1.2m flights per year with nightly aircraft maintenance.
- Ryanair plans to add up to 2 million seats if the proposal receives approval.
- The airline will base three additional aircraft at Dublin.
- The MAX-10 burns 20pc less fuel and carries 20pc more passengers.
Ryanair has welcomed the IAA draft proposal to reduce Dublin Airport charges. The airline plans seat growth in 2027 if the cuts receive final approval. Ryanair criticised the daa investment plans.
Ryanair has been planning to base three additional aircraft at Dublin Airport following the Irish Aviation Authority’s proposal to reduce passenger charges from €10.39 to €8.85, a 15% reduction. Chief executive Eddie Wilson confirmed today that the airline will continue to invest in routes to and from Dublin, with almost two million additional passengers expected. The IAA decided to cut charges because the number of travellers going through the airport is higher than expected, with the existing infrastructure able to accommodate another eight million passengers.
Eddie Wilson rejected the suggestion that the reduction in fees would put investment in essentials such as electricity, water and IT at risk. The airline CEO stated that lower costs lead to lower fares, more traffic, more connectivity and efficient use of resources. The reduction is currently a draft decision, with the final decision expected by year end, and Ryanair will have lower fares to start with on new routes as a result of the additional capacity.
The IAA proposed a 15pc cut in charges from summer 2027. Ryanair called for rejection of the daa €5.6 billion plan. The airline committed to adding up to 2 million seats and three new based aircraft if approved.
Ryanair intends to introduce Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft at Dublin. These aircraft burn 20pc less fuel and carry 20pc more passengers. The move aims to boost routes, tourism and jobs.
Eddie Wilson shared “Lower airport charges are key to attracting airlines to invest in new routes, stimulate traffic growth, improve connectivity and maximise economic benefits for the all-island economy. If the independent IAA Regulator implements these proposed 15pc cuts to Dublin Airport fees, then Ryanair will respond with a record Summer ‘27 schedule.”
