Collapse of Stobart Air leads to cancellation of Aer Lingus’ regional routes
All of Aer Lingus’ regional flights operated by Stobart Air have been cancelled with immediate effect.
Shannon Airport
US military cannot be used to assist struggling Shannon Airport – Shannonwatch
*Photograph: John Burns US military cannot be used to assist a struggling Shannon Airport, peace and human rights group Shannonwatch have stated.
Save our Shannon group pledge more demonstrations with Airport in ’emergency’ state
Further demonstrations are planned by the Save our Shannon (SOS) action group which campaigned in Ennis last weekend as they declared the current situation with Shannon Airport to be an emergency.
Tanáiste highlights potential of Shannon for mooted Amazon facility
*Tanáiste Leo Varadkar. Photograph: Martin Connolly Mooted plans of Amazon setting up a distribution facility in Shannon Airport have been backed by the Tánaiste.
Guarantees needed on long-term future of Shannon’s Heathrow slots
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.
‘Horrible’ treatment of Aer Lingus’ Shannon Airport workers condemned
*Photograph: Air Review Aer Lingus have been criticised for the “abysmal” manner in which it treated its workers at Shannon Airport.
County’s Government politicians urged to put party whip on the line to make a stand for Shannon Airport
Clare’s Government representatives have been urged to put their vote on the line by making a stand for Shannon Airport.
Alliance of Mayors press Government to guarantee strong Aer Lingus presence at Shannon Airport
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.
EOIN NEYLON: Mandatory hotel quarantine was nail in the coffin for Aer Lingus jobs in Shannon
*Photograph: Joe Buckley The EU travel scheme to allow international travel looks set to take effect in Ireland from mid-July, but this is scant consolation for the Aer Lingus (EI) Shannon staff.
Planned Shannon Airport rally cancelled
*Photograph: Joe Buckley A planned protest in the aftermath of Aer Lingus’ decision to shut its Shannon Airport cabin crew base has been cancelled.