Shannon Airport forecasts busiest August bank holiday in five years

Shannon Airport’s passenger figures continue to surpass pre-Covid numbers as the airport forecasts its busiest August bank holiday in five years.  

Staff at Shannon Airport are expecting to welcome 48,000 passengers through its doors throughout the holiday weekend, a 25% increase in passenger traffic on the same period last year and a 9% rise on figures over the August bank holiday in 2019. 

During the first six months of this year the airport has recorded its highest passenger traffic figures in over a decade, signifying a strong rebound in overseas travel.  

Speaking on the predicted figures, Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group said: "This will be our busiest August bank holiday at Shannon Airport in five years."

"We are seeing passengers flying out to popular summer destinations like Mallorca, Lanzarote, Porto, Malta and Naples, to name a few. UK City breaks are also in demand such as Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh, while transatlantic travel to New York, Newark, Boston and our latest destination Chicago is strong both outbound and inbound," she continued.

"This increase in passenger traffic is a clear sign that overseas travel is back on track. We remain dedicated to providing a safe and smooth experience whilst ensuring Shannon is the friendly and easy choice for all our passengers."