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Everything you need to know about Dublin Airports passenger cap [Video]

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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary at Ryanair’s offices near Dublin Airport. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

MICHAEL O’LEARY IS not shy of keeping his opinions to himself and seems to revel in public conflict. Just ask Eamon Ryan

So his comments on Dublin Airport’s passenger cap – which he has labelled as “stupid”, “bogus” and “idiotic” – would hardly shock many observers.

By why exactly is an issue that riles him like a passenger being charged for an extra bag at the boarding gate. 

Here’s a rundown of the main points about Dublin Airport’s passenger cap, its impact and why it has caused such a fuss with airlines.

What is the cap?

The Dublin Airport cap is essentially in the name – it’s a limit on the number of passengers who can pass through the airport in a given year. The cap was set at 32 million per year in 2007 and hasn’t been changed since.

Why was …

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