https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/shannon airport/ Shannon Airport News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:40:34+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-surge-expected-at-shannon-airport-with-10-growth-forecast-for-aug/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passenger-surge-expected-at-shannon-airport-with-10-growth-forecast-for-aug/ Shannon Airport is preparing for a bustling August Bank Holiday, with almost 60,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This continued growth reflects Shannon Airport’s strong performance in 2025, with over 1.04 million passengers recorded in the first half of the year – a 7% year-on-year increase. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:53:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-reports-record-growth-in-2023-eyes-further-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-reports-record-growth-in-2023-eyes-further-expansion/ Shannon Airport saw significant growth in 2023, welcoming over 1.95 million passengers, marking its best year since 2009. This 29% increase in passenger numbers was attributed to growth across all markets, with notable rises in traffic to Continental Europe, the UK, and transatlantic destinations. The airport’s inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme and government funding supported its operations, aiding in its recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:09:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-achieves-impressive-29-passenger-growth-in-2023-bolstering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-achieves-impressive-29-passenger-growth-in-2023-bolstering/ Shannon Airport in Ireland experienced a remarkable surge in growth in 2023, welcoming 1.958 million passengers, marking a 29% increase from the previous year and achieving the highest passenger numbers since 2009. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:58:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-largest-private-collection-of-diecast-model-aircraft-takes-flight-at/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-largest-private-collection-of-diecast-model-aircraft-takes-flight-at/ The second installment of a permanent exhibition containing the world’s largest private collection of diecast model aircraft officially opens at Shannon Airport. Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:20:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-unveils-irelands-first-electric-medical-response-vehicle-re/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-unveils-irelands-first-electric-medical-response-vehicle-re/ Shannon Airport has become the first Irish airport to take delivery of an electric Medical Response Vehicle. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:20:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-welcomes-ryanairs-new-liverpool-service-from-26th-march-nex/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-welcomes-ryanairs-new-liverpool-service-from-26th-march-nex/ Shannon Airport received yet another boost today with the announcement of a new Liverpool service with Ryanair set to operate twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays from 26th March next year. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:51:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-adds-naples-and-porto-to-its-summer-23-schedule-for-shannon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-adds-naples-and-porto-to-its-summer-23-schedule-for-shannon/ Following last month’s unveiling of Ryanair’s Summer ‘23 schedule for Shannon, underpinned by the addition of a 3rd based aircraft representing a $300m investment in the mid-west region, the airline has today added even more exciting new routes to its Summer ‘23 schedule – Naples and Porto Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:45:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-group-to-host-charity-christmas-fashion-show-on-november-17/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannon-airport-group-to-host-charity-christmas-fashion-show-on-november-17/ The Shannon Airport Group is taking to the fashion runway for a glamorous evening of style and Christmas sparkle hosted by Celia Holman Lee in aid of two worthy charities. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:50:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannonairport-welcomes-inaugural-vueling-service-to-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shannonairport-welcomes-inaugural-vueling-service-to-paris/ There was plenty of ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ as Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a brand-new service to Paris Orly with a new carrier, Vueling. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays from today. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:26:37 +0000