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The first of two rescue flights for Irish citizens fleeing the Middle East following the US-Iranian war cost more than €500,000.
The first Irish rescue flight from the Middle East cost €505,000, excluding war insurance.
KEY POINTS
- Adults paid €800 for a seat, while children under 16 flew for free on the charter.
- Ireland activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to recoup a significant portion of the charter costs.
- The flight's cost is expected to rise further once war insurance charges are included.
- A technical issue in Cairo caused a several-hour delay during the evacuation flight.
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