Donegal-Dublin Flights Restored: Victory for Campaigners

0:00That wraps Europe News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story. Afternoon flights between Donnegall and Dublin are coming back starting May 1, along with keeping a plane overnight at Donnegall Airport in An-Nan. Sherate Finn, Donnegall, Deputy Pathocope Gallagher, just got the green light from Transport Minister Dara O'Brien on these key fixes to the schedule. The original contract with Emerald Airlines back in January wanted to drop the afternoon run and swap it for extra morning and evening trips. But that plan hit major pushback because it messed with folks needing quick trips for medical stuff in daily life. Cancer patients and groups like Donnegall Cancer flights and services called it a cut-off to their medical life line, with same day access on the line. Over 20,000 people signed a petition to save the service, and local reps kept the pressure on at government level. Now the full restored line up kicks in May 1st. Early flight leaves Donnegall at 7.55 a.m., back by 12.55 p.m., afternoon departs.

1:01At 2.30 p.m. from Donnegall, returning from Dublin at 6.55 p.m., booked passengers on the old slots get rerouted no sweat. This win after months of hustle means reliable same day hops for treatments, jobs, school and connections. Big relief for the northwest, thanks to the campaigners and the minister stepping up.