Ryanair will look at relocating aircraft to other airports and possibly expanding routes elsewhere across Europe if passenger charges at Dublin Airport increase any further.
Ryanair’s Chief Executive Eddie Wilson said that Dublin Airport is “one of the most expensive” airports that it flies into and that it rewards lower-cost airports with additional traffic.
However, DAA Chief Executive Kenny Jacobs said their charges are one of the lowest compared to other airports in Europe and they wish to remain so. He said a “modest increase” is needed to “ensure a reliant offering” for airlines and passengers.
Dublin Airport charges airlines €8.68 per passenger with Heathrow in London being one of the most expensive in Europe at €35.58 per passenger. UK regulators recently told Heathrow to cut this fee down to €28.88.
If Dublin Airport delivers on its own investment plans, the Commission for Aviation Regulation will allow them to increase their passenger charges to €9.23 next year, €10.30 in 2025, and up to €11.73 in 2026.
