Shannon Airport announces an additional 200,000 seats this summer

Shannon will have increased frequencies on nine services: Alicante, Faro, Lanzarote, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Reus, Krakow, Tenerife and Wroclaw. Additionally, Delta Airlines will launch its daily service to New York-JFK on May 25, while Ryanair will operate to Gran Canaria during the summer season for the first time.

In total, the airport will operate 33 routes to 11 countries across the EU, UK and US.

Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said: “We are expecting a busy summer at Shannon Airport, with over 200,000 additional seats and increased frequencies on nine favourite summer sun destinations.

“What sets Shannon apart is our passionate staff, who are excited to extend the famous warm Shannon welcome to every passenger that passes through our doors. On behalf of all the team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their loyal support and encourage people to think Shannon first when planning those all-important sunshine breaks over the coming months.”

Earlier this year, the airport introduced an innovative Mobile Passport Control app (MPC). MPC is a mobile app, designed to streamline the traveller’s entry process into the United States by allowing them to complete part of the pre-clearance process prior to their arrival at the airport.

Also, For passengers who require extra assistance, Shannon Airport offers a sensory room for travellers with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism. Shannon was the first airport in Europe to open a sensory room in 2017.

Shannon Airport is also World Health Organisation (WHO) Age-Friendly Airport, a world first. This recognises Shannon’s commitment to enhancing the airport’s accessibility and usability for older passengers.