VIDEO
HIGHLIGHT
Log InSign up
Dublin Airport sorry after passengers face long queues
SummaryTranscriptChat

Dublin Airport sorry after passengers face long queues

Dublin Airport Chaos: Passenger Experiences

Overview of the Situation

  • Passengers at Dublin Airport expressed their frustration, describing the situation as "disgraceful," "ridiculous," and a "shambles" due to long queues outside both terminals.
  • Many passengers feared they would miss their flights, with one stating that it would take a minimum of two hours just to reach the door.
  • The chaos was exacerbated by significant passenger volume, with 50,000 people scheduled to fly out from Dublin that day; many were expected to miss their flights.

Response from Authorities

  • A representative acknowledged the inadequacy of staffing and security lines, apologizing for the inconvenience caused to passengers.
Video description

Government Ministers are to meet Dublin Airport management tomorrow after more chaotic scenes at the airport today. Huge queues began to form both inside and outside both terminals from early morning. At one point, passengers queueing outside were being warned they could miss their flights and were being advised to rebook. The daa has apologised and said it would refund passengers who failed to make their departure times. Keep up to date with all the latest Irish and international news and current affairs with http://www.rte.ie/news Follow us on twitter @rtenews and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rtenews