*Pictured at Shannon Airport are departing passengers Mike Coughlan from Cork and Denis O’Connor from Tipperary, both travelling to New York for St. Patrick’s weekend.
38,000 passengers are to travel via Shannon Airport for the St Patrick’s Day holiday period.
Representing a ten percent increase on 2024 passenger figures, Shannon Airport’s Patrick Day activity has also been boosted by punters travelling to the Cheltenham Racing Festival.
Passenger levels for February are also up eight percent compared with 2024 at Shannon Airport.
Management of Shannon Airport have said the international airport is becoming increasingly popular with holiday-goers.
CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine said they are very pleased with the expected increase in traffic. “Voted by the public as Ireland’s favourite airport, our staff are dedicated to delivering excellence in customer experience. Shannon Airport was ranked fourth in Ireland’s Customer Experience Insights (CXi) Report 2024 and maintaining our status as Ireland’s top airport brand is important to us.
“It’s heartening that our commitment to providing a seamless and enjoyable travel experience continues to resonate with our passengers, with more and more people from all over Ireland discovering how easy and convenient it is to travel through Shannon Airport,” she said.
Considine added, “Our diverse range of air services at Shannon serve as a vital gateway, connecting tourists to the stunning beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way. This not only supports our region’s tourism industry but also boosts the regional and national economy. We have had a positive start to the year with passenger levels in February up almost 8 per cent on last year”.
This week, punters attending the Cheltenham Racing Festival have been flying to the UK from Shannon Airport in big numbers.
In the lead-up to St Patrick’s Day, the airport has been adorned with special St. Patrick’s Day-themed decorations to create a festive atmosphere for arriving and departing passengers, as well as visitors greeting their loved ones. A bespoke St. Patrick’s Day display featuring a giant shamrock with a welcoming message has been created in the airport arrivals hall, offering arriving passengers plenty of opportunities for selfies and group photos.
“Our dedicated team stand ready to extend a warm Shannon welcome to all our passengers, ensuring an easy, seamless and comfortable journey through the airport. We look forward to welcoming everyone during this festive season, and we would like to extend a Céad Míle Fáilte to everyone this St. Patrick’s Day,” Mary added.
