Major airports in UK set to follow in Donegal’s footsteps
Major airports in the UK are set to follow in the footsteps of Donegal and Shannon, and scrap liquid limits. They’ve been given a deadline of 2024 to install more up to date CT scanners, which would also allow people to keep laptops and technology in their bags. …
Big uptake in cabin baggage transfer corridor at Donegal Airport
There’s been a big uptake in a new cabin baggage transfer corridor between Donegal Airport and Dublin Airport. Since its introduction last month, hundreds of passengers have availed of the new service. Introduced on 8th June, almost 700 passengers from Donegal have been enjoying seamless travel abroad via…
Increase in passengers expected at Donegal Airport after turbulent two years
It’s been revealed that less than 40 passengers a day used Donegal Airport last year as the impact of the pandemic was felt by the facility. However, a big increase in numbers is expected this year. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office show that the number of…
Flights begin from Donegal Airport today
The country’s newest airline is up and running in County Donegal this morning. Emerald Airlines is starting flights between Donegal and Dublin Airports until the 25th of February 2025. Junior Transport Minister Hildegarde Naughton is on board its flight from Donegal Airport this morning. She says Emerald Airlines will be…
Tenders sought for Donegal/Dublin air service
The Department of Transport has launched a new tender for an airline to provide State-subsidised air services between Dublin and Donegal Airport. The route had previously been operated by Stobart Air before it collapsed in June. Swedish operator Amapola was awarded a short-term contract to operate the service twice a…
Flights resume between Dongeal and Dublin
Things are looking up at Donegal Airport from today (Monday) with the resumptioon of flights to and from Dublin. They had stopped on July 12th after Stobart Air terminated its franchise. The current contract is to run until early next year. However, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says it is hoped…
Funding supports for Knock and Donegal Airports
Ireland West Airport, Knock and Donegal Airport are to benefit from a Covid-19 support scheme. Just over €1.9m is allocated for Ireland West and €142,000 for Donegal. An EU fund of €23m is being distributed around the country with €3m will be distributed for Knock, Kerry and Donegal; a further…