The stay order will grant airlines, including Aer Lingus and Ryanair, more time to possibly remove the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Dublin Airport could see its passenger numbers grow to as many as 34 million next year – higher than the 32 million cap in force at the gateway - according to DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs. It’s already set to handle close to 33 million this year.

Airlines have won a stay on the implementation of Dublin Airport's summer passenger cap pending the outcome of a legal challenge. Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Airlines for America took High Court action after the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) set a seat capacity limit of 25.

The High Court has paused a decision that would affect the number of passenger seats available on aircraft at Dublin Airport during next year’s summer season. The decision by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to implement the passenger cap would affect airlines’ access to take-off and landing slots over the summer period.

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says he’s confident that the High Court will put a stay today on plans by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to cap passenger traffic at Dublin Airport next summer.

Ireland’s High Court has agreed to pause the implementation of Dublin Airport’s passenger cap for summer 2025, after airlines Ryanair Holdings Plc and Aer Lingus made an urgent application to the court saying it would negatively impact their access to slots.