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THE NUMBER OF complaints received by the Commission for Aviation Regulation increased by 56% in 2018 – with 2,319 complaints submitted to the regulator last year.
The scale of complaints is a significant jump from 2017. The commission has struggled to cope with the volume of complaints, which has forced a re-think in the commission’s approach to complaints.
The figures are contained in the Commission for Aviation Regulation’s annual report.
One hundred and one complaints related to flights leaving from non-Irish airports.
A total of 1,657 complaints cases have been completed, with 561 ongoing.
Of completed cases, 52% related to long delays, while 44% were prompted by cancellations. Sixty-four cases, or 4%, related to people who were denied boarding.
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In terms of airlines, 34% of cancellation complaints were regarding Ryanair, while 49% related to Aer Lingus.
Ryanair was the subject of 23% of complaints about delays, while the figure for Aer Lingus was 36%. The remainder related to other airlines.
A total of 19 actionable complaints – double the number from 2017 – were received in relation to the treatment of people with reduced mobility. Issues raised included difficulties with assistance during arrival and departure at airports, as well as inadequate assistance in disembarking from aircrafts.
“We are particularly proud of a number of achievements in 2018,” Commissioner Cathy Mannion said in a statement.
In May, the commission proposed measures to reduce the passenger charges it levies on airlines.
This year will see the commission working to “ensure that airport charges are efficient and in passengers’ best interests,” Mannion said.
A report on airline price caps and charges will be published in September, the report states.
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Any time i fly from T2 i reach security and there’s literally only 1 or 2 scan gates staffed to check carry on luggage with huge queues. Why did they bother kitting the place out with easily 20 when most of them have never been used?
@Connor Saváge: Money, you have it, they want it. No retribution if your treatment is 5h1te.Like ever regulatory body in this country… Com reg.. Comes to mind, the customer comes last
@Connor Saváge: while entirely futile, the security had become slightly more efficient for to people getting used to it. I flew a few weeks ago, and the majority were active. The important statistic isn’t how many gates, but how long you were waiting – similar to passport control, how difficult would it be to route UK and regional flights to an area without passport checks?
@Noshah Noshah: The report refers to Irish airports , not just Dublin and considering over 30 million passengers went through Dublin alone and only 2,319 complaints countrywide I would think that is a very decent performance.
Dublin airport has a capacity problem, there are not enough gates for the flights arriving. A second runway will only add to that problem. Security is often very busy regardless whether you have fast track or not, but in all fairness i do not see any other larger airports doing it any better. Overall, Dublin airport feels very cramped in both terminals. The fact that Aer Lingus does not seem to be able to fly on time anymore, makes the problem worse.
If the moaning arm chair warriors want to know what a kip airport looks like try Rhodes (any Greek Airport), Reus, Luton or even better yet CDG Paris. In fact try most European Airports and you will find Dublin is a first class airport. Second only to Queens Terminal in Heathrow IMHO
@Dave Connolly: I never have a problem in Dublin airport and find it very efficient especially arriving home, and agree a lot of Europe’s mainland airport’s are in bits compared to Dublin.
@Dave Connolly: I fly out of Dublin a lot and I’ve never had a bad experience. Going through security is a breeze and you usually don’t have too far to walk to your gate. I’ve been in airports where you need a train to get to your gate.
@Dave Connolly: I think the fact the improvements are so glaring add to frustrations though. Like the fact that there’s massive queues at T2 passport control and you can see the big e-gates all cordoned away. Plug them in and let me use them.
Travel every 2 weeks for the last 7 years. Never had an issue with Dublin Airport. Security has always been relatively easy compared with the UK. Never had an issue with toilets, staff, connections to public transport, services, check in etc. Rare to get a delayed departure from Dublin. More common to get a delay coming back or flying elsewhere in Europe. I avoid Ryanair like the plague though.
@Callmescorpy: the report states way more complaints were made against aer lingus; there were more aer lingus flights cancelled or delayed than Ryanair ones.
The toilets are horrendous . Compared to most other european cities…… and the T2 for aer lingus to be shipped to T1 for take off and vice versa for arriving is a sham
@David Corrigan: If you think you love in a basketcase kip, I would suggest you go travel and broaden your horizons. You don’t know how lucky you are to be living here
@Tweety McTweeter: I have lived in Germany and the US for half my life so I can assure you this place is a kip. Understand that, accept it and deal with it.
@jnulty17@gmail.com: High taxes, no health system, a corrupt insurance system, corrupt banking system, non performing government, shortage of houses etc etc etc. The fact you have to ask is a poor reflection on you. Your expectations and standards are on the floor if you think Ireland is a marvelous place to live. I was not basing my views on Dublin Airport. In fact, I never had any issues using Dublin Airport and always found no problems flying to and from Dublin.
What ever the issue with security and delays in departures, the attitude and service in passport control in arrivals is disgraceful. Huge lines, rude staff shouting at passengers of whom are not to blame for their incompetence and lack of staff. Only a few booths open at any time. Why are they not all staffed and open?
Can’t speak from Aer Lingus transatlantic service but their short haul is shambolic. A real “it’ll be grand” approach to delays and cancellations that wouldn’t fly with any other clientele. Anytime I’ve flown with them it’s because their scheduled flight times are better, but to be fair I’d rather at 10pm on time flight from Ryanair than an 8pm EI departure that might not depart at all.
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