Following the publication by the IAA of the Draft Determination on Dublin Airport Price Caps, daa has responded with a statement expressing its disappointment with the proposed charges. daa went on to say that, “We will take time to consider the Draft Determination in full and will respond to the IAA ahead of the consultation deadline of Friday, September 18, before the publication of its Final Decision later this year. daa’s goal over the coming years is to protect service quality while funding future capacity.”
Passenger charges at Dublin Airport, which are regulated by the IAA, are already amongst the lowest in Europe. The current maximum passenger charge of €10.40 for 2026 is lower than it was 10 years ago, once inflation is factored in. As daa enters a period of substantial investment to increase capacity and future-proof Dublin Airport, we have proposed a modest increase in passenger charges that would continue to offer good value for airlines while supporting high standards of service for passengers.
As Ireland’s national airport, Dublin Airport is the main gateway on and off the island. It is essential that the airport can continue to invest in the infrastructure and facilities needed to meet growing demand, while ensuring that passenger charges remain amongst the lowest at comparable European capital city airports. Passenger satisfaction at Dublin Airport has never been higher, with record satisfaction scores achieved consistently over the past two years – the busiest two years in the airport’s history. We want to build on that performance for passengers and our 40+ airline partners. Any reduction in the level of passenger charges available to support investment would make that more challenging.
According to daa Deputy CEO Nick Cole: “The proposed €1.54 reduction in the airport charge may appear small, but it has significant implications for Dublin Airport’s ability to continue investing in better facilities and services for passengers and airlines. Today’s passenger charge is already among the lowest in Europe and is supporting almost €300 million of investment in the airport this year – the biggest annual investment programme since Terminal 2 opened. Passengers have told us they value the improvements that have been made, and our focus is on delivering even more. We are concerned that this Draft Determination could make it harder to sustain that level of investment in the years ahead.”
