Flights from Dublin Airport were down by nearly 90% last month, figures have revealed.
The airport recorded just 2,319 flights in May, 2020, which was an 89.4% decrease compared to May 2019.
The coronavirus pandemic saw a dramatic decrease in flights as Ireland ranked amongst the worst affected countries across the European aviation network.
There was an 80% decrease in Ireland’s overflight traffic movements (flights that do not land in Ireland) in May 2020.
IAA Chief Executive, Mr. Peter Kearney said the figures found that the aviation industry in Ireland has been badly hit in particular by the COVID-19 lockdown.
He added: “As an exporting nation, the Irish economy depends on aviation for growth and development, more so than many other European countries.
“It is important that we start to re-open aviation as soon as possible. This will protect jobs, save aviation businesses and help kick-start our economy.”
