Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Tánaiste will be aware of the number of Aer Lingus flights from Dublin Airport that have been cancelled over the last week. Some passengers have told their stories in the media over recent days. They have said that they will not receive refunds because they were offered alternative flights two or three days later. Some of these families have saved for these holidays over the last two years and have not been on holiday since 2019. They have paid heavily for accommodation in sun destinations. Has the Department of Transport or the Minister been in contact with Aer Lingus on this issue to ensure that all passengers will receive full refunds swiftly? It is astonishing that other companies have not cancelled nearly as many flights as Aer Lingus. I understand that Ryanair is running at near full capacity.

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