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Ryanair vs DAA: Airport Expansion Battle
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Ryanairs CEO, Michael OLeary, criticizes Dublin Airports operator, DAA, for their €5.6 billion expansion plan, calling it a regulatory scam and waste. He argues that the plan will increase airline fees to €40 per passenger, double the current rate, and compares it to the costly national childrens hospital project. DAA defends their plan, stating that their max charge has remained the same for fifteen years despite inflation, and that the new facilities will accommodate more passengers and airlines. The Irish Aviation Authority will decide on the plan and set charges from 2027 to 2031. The minister is also considering lifting the old 32 million passenger cap, which could impact airlines like Ryanair.
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