8 | UPDATES Dublin Airport
Welcomes Over 2 Million Passengers in February
MORE than 2.3 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in February 2026,
a +9.7% increase compared with February 2025,
according to
latest figures released by DAA. The airport experienced particularly busy periods around the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend, mid-term school breaks and Six Nations rugby fixtures, with both inbound and outbound passengers. February follows a record month in January when passenger numbers were +13.8% higher, which, according to newly published ACI data made Dublin Airport the fastest-growing airport of its size in Europe (25 million to 40 million airports). Commenting on the figures, Dublin Airport Managing Director Gary McLean said: “February was another strong month for Dublin Airport,
with passenger representing
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“The high passenger numbers made it the busiest ever February in Dublin Airport’s 86-year history. It was also the 11th consecutive month that Dublin Airport recorded growth in passenger numbers. Sunday,
The 22, busiest February Amsterdam, day when
was a
on total
of 103,739 passengers went through the airport, while the most popular destinations in the month were London Heathrow,
Manchester,
numbers up almost 10% year-on-year as demand for travel continues to grow. Our teams across both terminals delivered a really strong operational performance
throughout the month, ensuring passengers moved through the airport smoothly even during busy weekends around the Six Nations rugby and mid-term breaks.
London Gatwick and London Stansted. “With strong passenger demand and continued investment in the passenger experience across the airport, Dublin Airport is well positioned for what is shaping up to be another busy year for travel. Our March numbers will be impacted by the current issues in the Middle East, which has led to the cancellation of around 80 flights over the past seven days, impacting around 30,000 passengers so far. Nevertheless, the coming month will be very busy with two more Six Nations games in Dublin, the Cheltenham racing festival, St Patrick’s Day week, which attracts visitors from all four corners of the world, the departure of thousands of Irish football fans to the Czech Republic for the upcoming World Cup qualifier and also the Easter period,” added McLean.
Aer Lingus Regional to Offer a Record
750,000 Seats this Summer From Belfast! ficer at Belfast City Airport, added: “We’re delighted to see Aer Lingus Region- al expand its services from Belfast City Air- port, providing both business and leisure passengers with more choice this summer. “This, combined with Belfast City Airport’s efficient security processes and excel- lent customer service, will mean passen- gers travelling with Aer Lingus Regional from the heart of Belfast are sure to enjoy a quick, seamless, and hassle-free journey.”
AER Lingus Regional have announced
their launch of their largest recorded sum- mer schedule from Belfast City Airport. The airline will offer over 750,000 seats on sale for this summer highlight- ing a 25% increase year-on-year. This reflects their continued growth across their Belfast city Airport network
of-
fering greater flexibility for travellers. Schedules will include up to seven dai-
ly flights to Birmingham, up to four daily flights to Southampton and Edinburgh, up to two daily flights to Glasgow, alongside weekly services to Exeter and Newquay. The airline have also announced that they will be increasing their Manchester service, offering four daily flights alongside doubling capacity on it’s East Midlands route which will now operate seven times per week. Ian Lough,
Head of Com-
mercial at Emerald Airlines: “Customers can now get a head start on planning their summer holidays by making the most of our Summer Sav- ings. Whether it’s a spontaneous weekend escape, a city break or a well-deserved family holiday, there are great savings available across our entire network from Belfast City Airport this summer season.” Katy
Best, Chief Commercial Of-
Jet2holidays Launches Latest ‘Bid a Break’ Competition
JET2HOLIDAYS has relaunched its
‘Bid for a Break’ campaign,
giving holidaymakers a once in a lifetime opportunity to pay as little as just a few pence for a getaway. The UK tour operator has a seven- night all-inclusive getaway for two adults and two children to the 4+ star Mediterranean Palace in Tenerife available to bid on from 23rd – 30th
Jet2holidays’ ‘Bid for a Break’ campaign
first launched back in 2021, with the lowest ever successful bid being just 2p. Bidding for this holiday to Tenerife opened on Monday 23rd March and closes at 10am Monday 30th March. Steve Heapy,
com and Jet2holidays,
CEO of Jet2. said:
“We are happy to announce the return of our much sought-after
‘Bid
for a Break’ campaign. Since launching, ‘Bid for a Break’ has proved immensely popular and customers have been asking when it will return, so we are delighted to see it back. With an unforgettable holiday to Tenerife available to bid on, we know customers will be entering in their numbers. Good luck to everyone
and let the most unique lowest bid win!”
March.
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