Opening a third terminal at Dublin airport would further concentrate tourism and economic development in the overheating greater Dublin area, damaging prospects for balanced regional development and harming growth at Shannon airport, according to Fórsa.
Today, a group of emergency services personnel will set off on an estimated 800km cycle taking in the country's four Coast Guard rescue helicopter bases.
Shannon remains the state’s busiest airport for unscheduled landings and emergencies while the number of aircraft diverting with ill passengers or crew continues to increase.
Holidaymakers returning to Dublin were left shaken and physically sick after their flight was forced to abort its landing and finally divert to Shannon yesterday.
IAA Chief Executive, Eamonn Brennan has urged caution that Shannon Airport be prepared for possible changes to customs and border protection for passengers.
Aer Lingus has cancelled a total of six transatlantic flights this week and have been accused of favouring Dublin passengers over its Shannon customers.