Flight operations at Dublin Airport were suspended this evening after a drone sighting on the airfield
According to a statement from Dublin Airport operator daa, flights were suspended for 40 minutes this evening and resumed at around 7.45pm.
Its the third time time since Friday that drone sightings on the airfield have disrupted flights. Six flights were diverted on Saturday due to drone sightings."The reckless and irresponsible behaviour of those causing ongoing drone disruptions at Dublin Airport is unacceptable," a daa statement said.
"Those found responsible will face prosecution. While safety and security remain our top priorities, such disruptions cause huge inconvenience to our passengers."The spokesperson said the airport's drone detection system, along with input from airline pilots, ground crew and air traffic control, provides a"rigorous and robust monitoring system which allows for a safe and timely response".
Ryanair has called on Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to take"immediate action" after four of its flights were affected. "It is unacceptable that thousands of passengers have now faced a third day of disruptions due to apparent drone activity at Dublin Airport," the airline said in a statement this evening.
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