US Airline Group urges Ireland to lift Dublin cap

Airlines for America (A4A) has renewed its call for the Irish government to lift the 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport. A4A warns that the cap could harm both the Irish economy and US airlines, claiming it violates the US-EU Open Skies Agreement. In response to the cap, A4A is collaborating with Aer Lingus, daa, and Ryanair to pursue legal action against the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). The Irish High Court has referred the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union for further examination. Ryanair supports the legal action, arguing that Dublin Airport can handle up to 60 million passengers annually. The court's decision to involve the EU court follows questions about the legality of the IAA's planning conditions related to the cap.