Winds cause aircraft diversion from Dublin

High winds caused the diversion of 10 aircraft from Dublin airport yesterday morning

High winds caused the diversion of 10 aircraft from Dublin airport yesterday morning.Air traffic control diverted three flights to Manchester and seven to Shannon after gusts of up to 50 knots were recorded on the main runway. The diverted aircraft belong to Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Etihad and Delta Airlines.

Flights had resumed by mid-morning.

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