Confidence is low that Aer Lingus’ decision to shut their Shannon Airport base will be reversed which has prompted elected representatives to stress the importance of connectivity for the International Airport going forward.
An alliance of Mayors and Cathaoirligh in the Mid-West have appealed to the Government to ensure a strong Aer Lingus presence continues at Shannon Airport.
Importance of Aer Lingus’ transatlantic routes from Shannon Airport have been stressed in a letter from Clare TD Joe Carey (FG) to Aer Lingus Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Donal Moriarty.
Stark warnings for the future of both Shannon and Cork Airport were voiced by leading airline officials on Wednesday.
Aer Lingus’ transatlantic services are at risk of being moved from Shannon Airport from the UK.
A ‘Save Shannon Airport Campaign’ has been launched with a public rally to be held later this month.
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.
Serious concerns over the future of Shannon Airport have been highlighted to the Taoiseach.
*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 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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