90 percent fewer air travel passengers are expected around the Christmas period in Ireland compared to last year.
Shannon Airport has already projected its drop in passenger numbers will be even higher, at 96%.
New CSO data shows just one fifth of the number of passengers who came through Shannon in the first ten months of 2019 did so this year.
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People are being asked to consider whether their journey is essential before making plans.
Liz Canavan from the Department of the Taoiseach says many people are expected to comply with the advice:
