Aer Arann Makes a Comeback to Shannon

Shannon Airport is delighted to announce that Aer Arann, Ireland’s premier regional airline will resume operations between Shannon and Dublin by operating a late afternoon return service from 3rd July. This service will compliment the existing Aer Lingus services, which operate in the morning period. The daily service will depart Dublin at 16.00hrs arriving in Shannon at 16.50 hrs and will return to Dublin at 17.35hrs arriving in Dublin at 18.25hrs.

Commenting on the announcement Martin Moroney, Director of Shannon Airport said,“ this is welcome news for Shannon Airport. In addition to offering daily access to Dublin for business and leisure purposes, this service will also provide the additional benefit of connections to various airline services operating from Dublin Airport”. Mr. Moroney added that despite a period of unprecedented growth of services over the last two years, a comprehensive Shannon – Dublin service was still the most sought after route by the business community in the region. He thanked Aer Arann for taking to decision to resume operations from Shannon and called for the full support of the business community to ensure that the service is to be retained into the future and to hopefully see additional frequencies added. Furthermore, Mr. Moroney said he would like to work with Aer Arann in developing additional short-haul routes out of Shannon and he looked forward to creating a successful partnership with them in the future.

The new service will operate Monday to Friday using a 50-seater ATR 42. For more information on schedules and fares visit www.aerarann.com or contact reservations on 0818 210 210

ENDS

30th May 2006

For further information contact:
Claire McEnery
Tel: +353 (0)87 2215329
Email: claire.mcenery@shannonairport.com