DUBLIN Airport punters are in a frenzy to name an adorable new terminal addition.
Ireland’s top airport is decked out with Christmas decorations for the festive season.
Dublin Airport have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to show the adorable Christmas bear now in Terminal One.
They said: “Our new Christmas bear in T1 Arrivals is going down a treat with kids (and big kids too!)
“But it needs a name!
“Give us your best suggestions in the comments.”
Along with the Christmas bear, the airport is decked out with Christmas trees, sparkling lights and wreaths throughout both terminals.
What’s more, there’s also Santa-themed displays popped up across the airport, making travelling this Christmas even more special for children.
Punters have taken to the comment section to name the Christmas bear.
One person said: “Dublin Bearport.”
Another wrote: “Ryan Bear.”
A third person said: “Bear Lingus.”
Another commented Darragh, to which Dublin Airport replied back: “We’ve enough Darraghs today.”
A number of flights from the Airport were cancelled due to Storm Darragh, however they confirmed they will be “fully operational” today.
Some airlines were forced to remain on the tarmac overnight until it was safe to travel once again after being diverted to Dublin.
They are now, however, operating as normal today with all diverted planes heading back to their initial destinations.
This comes after Dublin Airport has issued a major Christmas warning to passengers ahead of the festive season.
Major Christmas warning
The airport is on track to surpass 32 million passengers in December 2024 – with parking spots set to fill up fast.
So far this year, Dublin Airport has already handled 28.7million passengers, with a five per cent increase compared to 2023.
Despite this growth, a passenger cap has become a major issue – with Dublin Airport needing to limit its capacity to comply with regulations.
In October, the airport welcomed a record 2.9 million passengers, making it the busiest October in the airport’s 84-year history.
October’s peak day saw 114,000 passengers, although a significant number of these were rebooked after Storm Ashley caused disruptions.
Passenger numbers are expected to exceed 32 million by December, with forecasts predicting a final count closer to 33 million for the year.
The airport is now working on plans to increase capacity, including a proposal to raise the cap to 40 million passengers and an operational plan to reach 36 million without new infrastructure.
