RTÉ Radio Interview with Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson on Dublin Airport Charges

Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson joined RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland this week to discuss the airline’s plans for continued growth at Dublin Airport, following proposals by the Irish Aviation Authority to reduce airport charges by 15%. Wilson said that, if the proposed reductions are confirmed, Ryanair intends to base three additional aircraft in Dublin, potentially adding almost two million extra passengers and further expanding connectivity from Ireland’s busiest airport.

In the interview, Wilson outlines why lower airport charges can stimulate growth, reduce fares and encourage airlines to invest in new routes. He also addresses capacity at Dublin Airport, the importance of maintaining competitive aviation infrastructure in Ireland, and comments on a recent Ryanair inflight incident that is currently under investigation. Listen to the full interview below.

Mark Dwyer
Mark Dwyerhttps://flyinginireland.com
Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.

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