Leinster Rugby will have to fly to some away games from Belfast due to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, Ryanair has said. The Dublin-based team plans to fly from Belfast International Airport for four games later in the season unless the situation is resolved.

Michael O’Leary insists the Transport Minister has powers under the Aviation Act 2001 to issue a 'letter of direction' to the IAA 'to allow for extra slots'

Ryanair has said it has reached an agreement with Leinster Rugby to use Belfast International Airport for away match flights over a row linked to additional winter slots at Dublin Airport. The budget carrier has claimed the extra slots at Dublin Airport normally allocated for the winter flights by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA),