DAA says 130 security role applicants progressed through interview stage last week

Objection claims tolling is just a fund-raising exercise and that public transport links must improve

New tender says the operator is looking to rebuild its business after Covid-19 crisis

Drop in passenger numbers due to Covid-19 allowed airport to fully close to facilitate work

Airport authority asks travellers to arrive at least two hours before flight departure time

Numbers still lag 2019 by 42%

Airport expects 1.8m passengers next year following pandemic low, says Minister

New chief previously did same job for Cork Airport

Management defends decision to close just as tourism sector was starting to improve

Up to 20% of hold-ups due to checks on right vaccination or test certificates

Passengers forced to queue for up to two hours to get through security on Sunday

Business leaders however say closing facility when passenger numbers are low makes sense

Drop in passenger numbers provides ‘unique opportunity’ to carry out work faster

Minute’s silence is observed at airport to recall those who died aboard Manx 2 plane