Aer Lingus and Shannon transatlantic

SHANNON is finally to lose its all year round Aer Lingus transatlantic services, a not unexpected move following the 2008 USA – Europe “Open Skies” agreement which removed the airport’s gateway status.  Flights from Shannon to New York and Boston will be suspended for an 11-week period from 5 January to 27 March 2011.  For the rest of the year the airline will operate four services per week to both destinations.  Recently Shannon has struggled, the current throughput only two-thirds of the record 3.6m passengers for 2007.  Both Continental and Delta however continue with their all year round services to Newark, and Boston and Kennedy respectively.  British Airways London City – Kennedy flights use the airport for refuelling stop and crew change. www.shannonairport.com

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