One of the most influential figures in world aviation today, Willie Walsh, chief executive of International Airlines Group (IAG) will visit Shannon on Friday, 24 November to give the keynote address at Shannon Chamber’s President’s lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel.

Concern has been expressed about the further of Aer Lingus’ cargo operation at Shannon Airport following confirmation that it will undergo a review in the new year.

The new owners of Aer Lingus have been accused of treating Shannon as a 'second-class' airport after several flights to and from Boston were cancelled this week.