Ryanair & Aer Lingus issue further setback for Shannon Airport
Stark warnings for the future of both Shannon and Cork Airport were voiced by leading airline officials on Wednesday.
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Aer Lingus’ transatlantic services at Shannon Airport under threat
Aer Lingus’ transatlantic services are at risk of being moved from Shannon Airport from the UK.
Save Shannon Airport campaign to hold public rally this month
A ‘Save Shannon Airport Campaign’ has been launched with a public rally to be held later this month.
Aer Lingus treating Shannon Airport staff ‘differently’ to Dublin & Cork equivalents
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.
Taoiseach urged to support Shannon Airport’s future
Serious concerns over the future of Shannon Airport have been highlighted to the Taoiseach.
UN Director General concerned by Shannon’s missing European hub
*Mr. LI Yong, Director General, UNIDO (centre) pictured during a tour of Shannon Free Zone with (from left): Mr. Shichun Wang, Chief of Cabinet, Office of the Director General; Kevin Thompstone, director, Shannon Chamber; Mr Kai Bethke, director of external relations and Mr. Conan Doyne, external relations expert, UNIDO. Photo: Eamon Ward. Shannon Airport’s struggles …
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Minister Ross wants Shannon “to provide increased competition” to Dublin
Minister for Transport, Shane Ross has indicated he wants Shannon Airport to “provide increased competition” to Dublin Airport according to a Fine Gael Senator. Shannon Airport management have been asked to submit a detailed plan on a possible connection to a major European hub. The move comes following a meeting between Shannon Group management and …
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Shannon’s best interests require tackling Dublin Airport’s monopoly
*Photograph: Shauna Kennedy Dublin Airport’s monopoly should be tackled in the best interest of Shannon, the wider region it serves and other regions outside the capital, economists have stated. Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick Stephen Kinsella and Limerick Chamber economist Dr. Catriona Cahill entered the debate on Dublin Airport’s unhealthy dominance …
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McMahon horrified by lack of international flights from Shannon
*Cllr Pat McMahon. Photograph by Gary Collins Shannon Airport has hit back at criticism of its management for the lack of continental flights available for potential flyers. Newmarket-on-Fergus councillor, Pat McMahon proposed at Monday’s meeting of Clare County Council that the local authority “liaise with Shannon Airport Group with a view to developing a more …
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