SHANNON AIRPORT’s new Ryanair route to Girona in Barcelona has been delayed.
The Clare Echo has learned that the service which has yet to begin has already encountered a five week delay to its commencement.
Passengers who had booked flights in advance of its anticipated March 29th start date were informed of its cancellation and had been unable to book alternative dates until early May. This minor setback comes three weeks after the new route was announced.
A spokesperson for Ryanair confirmed to The Clare Echo, “commencement of this route from Shannon to Girona has been postponed until 3rd May due to operational reasons”.
Improved communication is needed from Ryanair, Clare TD, Michael McNamara (IND) stated. “I am aware of people whose flights to and from Girona were cancelled and they have been unable to rebook until early May. Ryanair has put the postponement of the service down to operational reasons, but we do not know if this is related to the rising price of fuel, a poor uptake of the service, a shortage of available aircraft, or a combination of factors.
“I would hope the airline will communicate more clearly with customers on its plans regarding its Shannon services so that disruption to the travel plans of passengers is minimised. International connectivity is critically important to Shannon Airport and I hope the Girona service will commence as soon as possible,” McNamara added.
