Dublin Airport has said eight passengers were taken to hospital after a flight from Doha experienced turbulence. “The return flight to Doha (flight QR018) is scheduled to operate as normal this afternoon, albeit with a delay. “Flight operations at Dublin Airport were unaffected and continue as normal this afternoon.”Twelve people in total were injured after the Dublin-bound flight encountered turbulence over Turkey and was met by emergency services after landing in Dublin about 1pm. Graeme McQueen, media relations manager at DAA, the operator of Dublin Airport, said its team was providing assistance to passengers and staff. "Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha landed safely as scheduled at Dublin Airport shortly before 13.00 on Sunday,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent May 26, 2024 15:40 UTC