daa

daa plc is a state-owned group that operates airports and travel retail businesses. It is headquartered at Dublin Airport in Ireland and has activities in 13 countries. The company manages and operates two main airports in Ireland: Dublin Airport, which serves as the group headquarters, and Cork Airport. Both airports provide passenger services including lounges and retail outlets.

The group's business units include Dublin Airport and Cork Airport for airport operations; ARI, which handles global airport retailing; daa International, an aviation consultancy offering services worldwide; and Dublin and Cork Duty Free, which operates retail shops at both airports. This diversified approach supports both aviation and retail sectors within the travel industry.

daa serves both passenger and business customers by offering airport management, retail services, and aviation consultancy. The airfields under its control primarily serve passenger aircraft at Dublin and Cork Airports. Its international consultancy work and retail operations extend daa’s reach beyond Ireland to various global locations.

The company publishes an annual report each year, with the 2025 edition available on its website for public viewing. This report covers financial performance, operational highlights, and future plans. daa also maintains an active media centre with regular press releases, including announcements about leadership appointments and major contracts such as the VIP terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport.

daa’s airports offer passenger facilities like lounges where travelers can relax, eat, drink, and charge devices. The retail shops include duty free stores featuring popular brands in beauty, fragrance, and drinks, typically selling below downtown prices. Their retail subsidiary ARI focuses on airport retail development and management worldwide.

The company website provides details on business opportunities, media relations, careers, and environmental social governance (ESG) activities. daa emphasizes enabling business and connecting lives across the world through its airports and related services. It is a significant employer in Ireland and aims to expand its international footprint.

Services

• Airport operation and management
• Global airport retailing
• Aviation consultancy
• Duty free retail
• Passenger lounges
• Airport advertising
• International airport development
• Travel retail management
• Airport facilities management
• ESG initiatives