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02/04/2015
Dublin Airport Expects Passenger Surge This Weekend
Dublin Airport has said more than 285,000 passengers are expected to travel through its doors this Easter bank holiday weekend.
Over the period of Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April, this would represent a 10% increase compared to Easter 2014.
Siobhán O’Donnell, spokesperson for Dublin Airport, said: "Over 2,000 flights are expected to arrive and depart this Easter bank holiday weekend and we're expecting a 10% increase in passenger numbers compared to Easter last year."
Among the most popular destinations over the Easter break are the Canary Islands, Turkey and France.
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Over the period of Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April, this would represent a 10% increase compared to Easter 2014.
Siobhán O’Donnell, spokesperson for Dublin Airport, said: "Over 2,000 flights are expected to arrive and depart this Easter bank holiday weekend and we're expecting a 10% increase in passenger numbers compared to Easter last year."
Among the most popular destinations over the Easter break are the Canary Islands, Turkey and France.
(JP/MH)
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