Shannon Airport breaks records for first time in over a decade
FOR THE first time in 10 years, Shannon Airport has had record-breaking passenger figures for the first six months of 2023.
The airport, which has been experiencing increased demand for overseas travel since last year, recorded 902,603 passengers from January to June of this year.
Speaking about the high traffic in the airport, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine said: “With the highest number of passengers recorded for this period since 2009, we are thrilled to witness the resounding success of our 2023 Summer Schedule, and our network of 35 destinations to the UK, Europe and the US for this year.
“The future looks bright as we rebound strongly in the aftermath of the pandemic, and this is driven by our committed staff, and the support and trust of our passengers and partners alike,” Ms Considine concluded.
Last month, passenger figures for Shannon Airport were 32% higher for June 2023 compared with June 2022.
Whilst also in June, the airport recorded its busiest day in seven years with 8,565 passengers traversing through Shannon on Friday June 23.