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CJEU ruling prompts Ryanair to renew challenge to Dublin’s 32 million-passenger cap

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Ryanair is again calling on the Irish government to abolish Dublin Airport’s annual 32 million-passenger limit, after an Oct. 15, 2026, Court of Justice of the European Union ruling confirmed that legally binding planning restrictions can be considered when allocating airport slots.

Discovered 2026-10-19T23:54:54.218189-07:00 | 2026-10-19T23:54:54.218189-07:00

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  • The ruling confirms that legally binding planning restrictions can factor into airport slot allocation, linking capacity limits to airlines’ access to scarce slots.
  • Dublin’s 32 million-passenger cap remains a constraint on airport capacity; Ryanair’s renewed appeal puts pressure on the Irish government to change it.

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