EU Court upholds Dublin Airport’s 32‑million passenger cap, affecting slot allocation
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The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the Irish Aviation Authority must respect Dublin Airport’s 32 million passenger limit when allocating take‑off and landing slots, confirming the cap as a legal restriction on the airport’s capacity.
Ryanair urged the Irish government to abolish the cap, calling it outdated and absurd, while the IAA’s recent addition of 28 new slots for next summer will not be altered by the ruling. Dublin Airport handled 36.4 million passengers in 2025, exceeding the capped figure, and the transport minister is expected to raise the limit to 40 million by next April for the 2027/28 winter schedule.
Why it matters
The decision means airlines must have their slot requests evaluated against the 32 million‑passenger ceiling, potentially limiting capacity growth until the cap is raised.
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