Dublin Airport Faces Delays and Disruptions Following Storm Eowyn
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- 1. Dublin Airport Faces Delays and Disruptions Following Storm Eowyn
- 2. What alternative routes are available for passengers accessing Terminal 1 due to the closure of the underpass road?
- 3. Dublin Airport Navigates Storm eowyn Disruptions
- 4. Q: Graeme, can you give us an overview of the impact Storm Eowyn has had on Dublin Airport?
- 5. Q: What alternative routes are in place for passengers accessing Terminal 1? What advice would you give travelers who need to pick up or drop off passengers?
- 6. Q: We’ve heard reports of flight cancellations. Can you tell us how many flights have been affected and what led to these decisions?
- 7. Q: What steps are airlines taking to help passengers whose flights have been cancelled?
- 8. Q: With everything going on, what’s the most critically important message you have for travelers planning to come to or depart from Dublin Airport today?
Dublin Airport experienced critically important disruption following Storm Eowyn, with several flights canceled and a key road closure causing traffic chaos.
Teh storm inflicted damage too the façade of Terminal 2, leading to the closure of the underpass road connecting Terminal 1 Departures and the T1 short-term car park. This closure significantly impacted the primary route to Terminal 1.
“Due to minor storm damage to the façade of terminal 2, the underpass road (leading to Terminal 1 Departures Road & the T1 short-term car park) is currently closed,” dublin Airport officials announced on X.
“The road will re-open on saturday morning.”
While diversions are in place to ensure access to both terminals and the car park, travelers are advised to allow for extra time navigating the airport, particularly if picking up or dropping off passengers at Terminal 1.
One Facebook user described the situation as ”mayhem,” reporting a standstill traffic situation due to the road closure.
“It’s mayhem getting into Dublin airport right now,” they wrote. “They’ve closed the road to T1 so all cars and busses are being funneled through T2 and the traffic is at a standstill. Give yourself loads of time for pick ups and even more time for departures.”
The storm’s impact on air travel was immediate and widespread.
“No flights at all taking off or landing this morning so far, Ryanair made the decision late last night they were going to cancel their first wave as well,” Graeme McQueen, spokesperson for Dublin Airport, revealed on Newstalk.
“That was about 80, 90 flights, Aer Lingus and other airlines had already made that decision earlier in the day.
“As it stands, we’re not going to see anything taking off before 8.55am, it’s the first scheduled flight currently due to depart. The first arrival is due just after half past nine.”
McQueen emphasized the uncertainty surrounding later flights. “The order they go out in will very much depend on conditions, how quickly they can load the planes,” he explained. “we’ve obviously got restrictions on on handling and things at the moment because of the winds on the airfield. It’s very much a wait and see if you are flying. As I say, keep in touch with your airline. You’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport when that happens.”
with numerous cancellations impacting travelers’ plans, rebooking became a priority.
“A lot of people would have been looking around to see if they can get on a later flight or maybe a flight on Saturday,” McQueen added. “Others will just not go at all, depending on the length of trip. It’ll be a lot of rebooking happening this morning. Our advice would be to do that from home, do it online. Don’t come to the airport to try and do that, because your looking at less staff in the airport today with the airlines or the struggling to get staff in today because of the weather.”
What alternative routes are available for passengers accessing Terminal 1 due to the closure of the underpass road?
Dublin Airport experienced meaningful disruptions following Storm Eowyn, with multiple flight cancellations and a key road closure causing major traffic congestion. Archyde caught up with Graeme McQueen,spokesperson for Dublin Airport,to discuss the situation and how passengers can navigate the challenges.
Q: Graeme, can you give us an overview of the impact Storm Eowyn has had on Dublin Airport?
good morning. Storm Eowyn has certainly made its presence felt here at Dublin Airport.The storm caused damage to the façade of Terminal 2, forcing the closure of the underpass road connecting Terminal 1 Departures and the T1 short-term car park. this is a major route, so the closure has considerably impacted traffic flow.
Q: What alternative routes are in place for passengers accessing Terminal 1? What advice would you give travelers who need to pick up or drop off passengers?
Diversions are in place to ensure access to both terminals and the car park, but we strongly advise passengers to allow extra time for navigating the airport, especially if you are picking up or dropping off at Terminal 1. Expect delays and prepare for a somewhat disorganised journey.
Q: We’ve heard reports of flight cancellations. Can you tell us how many flights have been affected and what led to these decisions?
Yes, Storm Eowyn led to widespread flight cancellations. ryanair cancelled its first wave of flights last night, which amounted to about 80 to 90 departures. Aer Lingus and other airlines also proactively cancelled flights earlier in the day. As the situation stands, no flights are taking off or landing before 8:55 am. the first arrival is scheduled for a little after 9:30 am. The order of those flights departing will heavily depend on the weather conditions and how quickly planes can be loaded. We have wind restrictions on airfield handling operations, so things are fluid right now.
Q: What steps are airlines taking to help passengers whose flights have been cancelled?
Airlines are prioritizing rebooking passengers onto later flights or exploring alternative travel options. We recommend passengers contact their airlines directly from home.Trying to rebook at the airport will onyl add to the congestion and inevitably take longer.
Q: With everything going on, what’s the most critically important message you have for travelers planning to come to or depart from Dublin Airport today?
The key message is: patience and preparedness are crucial right now. Be patient with airport staff, be flexible with your travel plans, and allow additional time for getting through the airport. Remember to check in with your airline for the latest updates on your flight status and follow their instructions carefully.
