DAA operates in 16 countries and estimates it has lost €160 million in turnover since the outbreak resulted in travel restrictions.
Passenger traffic has plunged by 99% at Cork Airport in April and May, forcing the company to cut costs and place staff on a four day week.
Passenger numbers for Cork and Dublin Airports could be as low as nine million this year, compared to a combined 35.5 million passengers in 2018.
Speaking to RedFM News, Kevin Cullinane from Cork Airport says the terminal is a very different place since the outbreak began: