*Airline crew after getting off a bus in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley HEATHROW’s shutdown which affected more than 270,000 passengers demonstrates the need to rethink Ireland’s aviation policy.
*Airline crews after getting off a bus in Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley SIX FLIGHTS have been diverted to Shannon Airport following the temporary closure of London Heathrow this Friday.
A TECHNICAL ISSUE forced an emergency landing of a transatlantic passenger jet at Shannon Airport on Tuesday night.
THREE emergency flight diversions were facilitated at Shannon Airport on Bank Holiday Monday.
FOUR FLIGHTS have diverted to Shannon Airport today (Monday).
SHANNON AIRPORT is at the mercy of Aer Lingus and IAG due to ‘political failures of the past,’ a Clare TD has said.
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis Aer Lingus have confirmed its cabin crew base at Shannon Airport will not be reopening.
Aer Lingus have confirmed that transatlantic services at Shannon Airport are to resume in March while the vital route to Heathrow is to continue.
Shannon Group’s Chairperson designate has voiced his concern for the future of the Shannon Airport to Heathrow service
*Nigel Bridge of Ennis with Rita McConsta. Photograph: Joe Buckley Shannon Airport passengers have stressed the importance of Aer Lingus maintaining a route at the International Airport to Heathrow.
