*Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan. Photograph: John Mangan Government are going to fight to save jobs left as a result of Aer Lingus’ decision to close its base at Shannon Airport, the Minister for Transport has said
Aer Lingus are to close its base at Shannon Airport in what is seen as a devastating blow to the region.
There is no existing provision to extend commitments from Aer Lingus to their Heathrow slots at Shannon Airport when they expire in September of next year.
Passengers landing at Shannon Airport are travelling to Dublin after arrival to complete mandatory hotel quarantine.
*Siobhán Cronin. An Ennis woman has been appointed the first female editor of a leading local newspaper.
Stark warnings for the future of both Shannon and Cork Airport were voiced by leading airline officials on Wednesday.
Shannon Airport’s Ryanair base is to close for the winter along with Cork Airport and Toulouse, the airline has confirmed.
Ryanair have threatened to close their base at Shannon Airport for the winter months and into early spring.
Aer Lingus are reviewing the viability of operating out of Shannon Airport and Cork Airport.
Shannon Airport has been treated differently to Dublin and Cork Airports by Aer Lingus, the Chairperson of the new all-party Oireachtas grouping focused on protecting the future of the airport has said.