{"id":278178,"date":"2026-01-10T19:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/278178\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T19:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:55:13","slug":"major-update-to-dublin-airport-long-walk-after-passenger-comment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/278178\/","title":{"rendered":"Major update to Dublin Airport &#8216;long walk&#8217; after passenger comment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Posting to social media, they shared the passenger Instagram comment that helped to inspire the change<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_Dublin-Airport.jpg\" alt=\"Dublin Airport via X\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Dublin Airport via X\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Dublin Airport via X(Image: )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Dublin Airport has rolled out a new airport update that will make the airport experience more comfortable overall for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/dublin-news\/dublin-airport-advice-passengers-amid-33171745\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">passengers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Getting to your gate after security can often feel like quite a long walk. For some people, a rest may be required on the way to the gates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Thanks to passenger feedback, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/dublin-news\/gallery\/10-major-changes-being-made-32833431\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Dublin Airport <\/a>has installed a new set of benches in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/dublin-news\/beloved-dublin-airport-feature-returns-32804798\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Terminal 1.<\/a> Posting to social media, they shared the passenger Instagram comment that inspired the change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;We\u2019re always listening to passengers regarding how we can make the airport better for them,&#8221; <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/dublin-airport\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Dublin Airport<\/a> said via X. &#8220;And sometimes it\u2019s a small and simple thing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Like these new seats we\u2019ve located on the walkway to the 100 gates in Terminal 1. Providing a welcome resting spot for those who need it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alongside the photo of the new T1 benches, they shared a comment from a passenger that delivered the feedback that led to the change. It read: &#8220;What about on that long walk down to the Ryanair gates? Very few [benches] if any along there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_Dublin-Airport-via-X.jpg\" alt=\"Dublin Airport via X\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Dublin Airport via X\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Dublin Airport via X(Image: )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In the comments section of the X post, they confirmed that more charging stations are also planned for the airport, as well as new retail outlets being opened later this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The confirmed that the Terminal 1 lounge will reopen in March or April. Unfortunately, the price of pints at the airport is not likely to see a decline. One commenter asked &#8220;How about listening to this &#8211; \u20ac4 pints.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/dublin\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Dublin<\/a> Airport&#8217;s X account replied: &#8220;It\u2019s not 2001 anymore unfortunately.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Last year, Dublin Airport invested in a number of upgrades to the passenger experience. These included new seating, upgraded hydration stations, better directional signage for exiting the airport via <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/dublin-news\/dublin-bus-now-patrolled-three-32828128\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">public transport,<\/a> updating their facades and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">New flight information display screens that are easier to see have been installed. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/dublin-news\/dublin-airport-new-security-rules-32719058\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Dublin Airport <\/a>says that the brighter screens make it &#8220;easier for passengers to see their flight info.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Smart bins have been introduced in both terminals to allow for better waste management. The hydration stations are being upgraded to hands-free models so you can grab water on the way to your gate without fuss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">New outdoor seating and planters have been added so passengers waiting for public transport can sit down, while inside new seating in both terminals has been added with built-in charging stations for some last few percentages of battery before the flight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Gallery is being overhauled with \u201cnew seating, tables, new flooring, planters and lots of charging points.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click<\/strong> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/DJTiyHweTeJHu5aLKRIiPc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object] Link opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">this link<\/strong> <\/a><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.<\/strong> <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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