‘You spoke and we listened' – Dublin Airport reveal new terminals feature that's ‘already big hit with passengers'
The country's biggest airport sees over 30 million people pass through it each year.
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The new chargers will make travel a lot easier
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The new charging stations are in piers one, two, and four
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But one major problem that jet-setters run into is a dead phone battery.
And with wallets, boarding passes, and
Although some passengers may carry a handy power bank with them, there are those who are left scrambling for a charging port.
Luckily for holidaymakers,
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The update came in response to long-standing calls for more charging points to be installed in the complex.
The new charging ports are located in piers one, two, and four.
For now, they are operating on a trial basis.
If the trial run proves a success, the new charging points will be installed fully throughout the airport.
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The new stations are fast-charging and have multiple outlets so more than one person can charge their device.
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And they cater for wireless and non-wireless charging, as well as USB and USB-C chargers.
Airport bosses took to
Posting on
"You spoke and we listened! Our new trial charging hubs - located on piers 1, 2 and 4 - are already proving a big hit with passengers.
"All going well, we'll install these throughout both terminals, offering both wired and wireless charging."
Delighted customers took to the comment section to praise the idea.
One person said: "Awesome, I encountered these in a London train station a few years ago, brilliant idea."
Another put in: "The wireless charging is a great idea!"
A third put in: "Brilliant. These are excellent. Well done, Dublin Airport."
And a fourth penned: "Well done, Dublin Airport, you listened and acted."
Another person commented: "Thank you so, so much."
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Airport bosses took to social media to share the update
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