Cork Airport news

RYANAIR, well know for its artful use of the media, says that it will not expand services from Cork because it is one of the most expensive places in Europe to operate.  Ryanair’s Director of Route Development Ken O’Toole said the high airport costs, coupled with the Government’s €10 travel tax, are having a "hugely negative" impact on the airport.  What he failed to mention is that with 13 routes out of Ireland’s second largest city it does have most of the lucrative destinations already covered.  The good news for the airport is that a long haul route incentive scheme has been approved, Marketing Manager Kevin Cullinane saying it is not a matter of "if" but "when" Cork Airport will be offering long haul flights.  "We are meeting with a number of credible airlines about operating a long haul route from Cork," he said. www.corkairport.com

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