Move of Aer Lingus aircraft ‘unthinkable’ say Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Presidents in the Mid-West have vehemently stressed the need for Shannon Airport to maintain “essential connectivity” with Boston, New York and London.
Chamber of Commerce Presidents in the Mid-West have vehemently stressed the need for Shannon Airport to maintain “essential connectivity” with Boston, New York and London.
An emergency meeting with the Transport Minister on the future of Shannon Airport has been requested by Clare’s Oireachtas members.
Aer Lingus’ transatlantic services are at risk of being moved from Shannon Airport from the UK.
Protection for Shannon Airport is required from the Irish Government as question marks hang over Aer Lingus’ future at the International Airport.
Transport industries in Clare have admitted the impact of COVID-19 on their business has been “absolutely devastating”.
Rose Hynes’ tenure as Chairperson of Shannon Group has concluded with US based Kathryn O’Leary Higgins also departing the Board.
Clare TD, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has said Shannon Airport staff have been given a one week window to sign their redundancy offers.
Aer Lingus have been urged not to make any “premature decisions” surrounding its future at Shannon Airport.
A Shannon based aviation company is to reduce its workforce by over 20 percent.
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan (GP) is to visit Shannon Airport next month.