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This summer, Shannon Airport is operating 36 routes to 11 countries
Shannon Airport will experience a significant increase in passenger traffic across this May bank holiday period, with over 53,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport, a rise of 18% compared to the same time last year.
The rise marks a strong start to the summer season as thousands of holidaymakers get set to take advantage of the long weekend to jet off to destinations across Europe, the UK and US.
Passengers will travel to popular destinations including the new sun-soaked island of Madeira, much-loved Lanzarote and cosmopolitan short-hop cities such as Naples, Palma and Porto.
Commenting, Niall Kearns, Airport Director at Shannon Airport said: “All the team are looking forward to making it easy for those travelling this week and to ensuring that our passengers’ holidays start here at Shannon Airport. With easy access from our car parks, fast movement through security, great duty-free shopping, our popular bar and restaurants as well as a very friendly welcome, customers can expect a hassle-free airport experience.”
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This summer, Shannon Airport is operating 36 routes to 11 countries, with over 1.8 million seats available for passengers choosing to fly to and from one of Ireland’s favourite airports.
Not only will passengers from counties all over Ireland be departing from Shannon Airport, but it will also serve as the gateway for arriving tourists beginning their journey through Ireland in County Clare – the nation’s first countywide certified sustainable tourism destination.
“It's fantastic to see another vibrant bank holiday period following such an exceptionally busy Easter. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our customers for choosing to fly Shannon Airport. We hope you enjoy every moment of your journey – both through the airport and on reaching your destinations,” concluded Mr Kearns.
To make that even easier, customers are encouraged to pre-book their car parking online for the busy May bank holiday, and summer travel, as soon as possible. Best rates are always available at shannonairport.ie
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