SHANNON AIRPORT’s busiest Bank Holiday in five years is forecast for this weekend.
An expected 48,000 passengers will pass through the doors of Shannon Airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend. It represents a 25 percent increase on passenger traffic for the same period in 2022 and a nine percent hike on the figures for 2019 August Bank Holiday weekend.
During the first six months of this year the airport has recorded its highest passenger traffic figures in over a decade, signifying a strong rebound in overseas travel.
Speaking on the predicted Bank Holiday figures, Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group said, “This will be our busiest August Bank Holiday at Shannon Airport in five years, and we are looking forward to welcoming 48,000 passengers through our doors. This summer we are serving 33 destinations to 11 countries across the UK, USA, and Europe.
“We are seeing passengers flying out to popular summer destinations like Mallorca, Lanzarote, Porto, Malta and Naples to name a few. UK City breaks are also in demand such as Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh, while transatlantic travel to New York, Newark, Boston and our latest destination Chicago is strong both outbound and inbound. This increase in passenger traffic is a clear sign that overseas travel is back on track. We remain dedicated to providing a safe and smooth experience whilst ensuring Shannon is the friendly and easy choice for all our passengers”.
The airport’s hi-tech security screening system means there is no need for passengers to separate their liquids, gels, and electronics from cabin bags. The innovative screening system allows for these items to be screened while remaining in luggage and halving the dwell time through security.
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