24-04-2025
Irish airport issues major ‘at risk' warning to passengers flying out during summer season
KERRY Airport chiefs have issued an alert to holidaymakers jetting off this summer.
As the busy summer season kicks off, jetsetters may be at risk of delays.
Advertisement
2
Kerry Airport has been allocated €680k in funding from the Department of Transport
Credit: Alamy
Passengers traveling through the
A spokesperson said: 'During the airport's busy
'Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your
'Arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight departure time if travelling with cabin baggage only.
Advertisement
Most read in Travel
'Passengers arriving to the airport less than 90 minutes before their scheduled flight departure time are at risk of incurring delays during busy periods.'
A warning on their website added: 'Kerry Airport accepts no responsibility for missed flights as a result of passengers not checking-in as normal.'
Kerry Airport chiefs have also welcomed today's announcement of over €680,000 in funding from the Department of Transport.
Minister of State, Jack Chambers confirmed that Kerry Airport will receive the grant under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 to deliver capital programmes required to support services and ensure safety at regional airports.
Advertisement
Most read in The Irish Sun
Exclusive
The funding to Kerry Airport will go towards the development and enhancement of security, runway remedial works and taxiway markings, baggage equipment and transport, and the purchase of a new fully electric ground power unit.
CEO of Kerry Airport, John Mulhern, said: 'We are grateful to the Minister Chambers, the Department of Transport and Kerry's two Government TDs, Minister Norma Foley and Deputy Brendan Griffin for their continued support.
I camped in Dublin Airport to save on hotel fees - here's how it went
'The funding will help to ensure that Kerry Airport remains compliant with regulatory requirements in key areas, such as air traffic control, fire services and security.
'Kerry Airport is working towards the transition to a greener operation which has already been supported through generous capital funding from the Department of Transport.'
Advertisement
In announcing the funding, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, said: 'This funding represents significant investment in our regional airports.
'Other significant investments include runway facilities, remediation works and new security equipment at Kerry Airport.
'I was pleased to witness further growth across our regional airports this year with passenger traffic in Q1 16 per cent higher when compared with the same period last year.'
2
Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport early
Credit: Alamy
Advertisement
