British Airways have confirmed their withdrawal from Shannon Airport with the axing of its London City to New York via Shannon business service.

Aer Lingus has issued a stark warning on the future of its Shannon operation telling workers there's no sign of any meaningful resumption of operations out of either Cork or Shannon airports.

Shannon Group CEO Mary Considine will appear before a meeting of the Dáil COVID-19 Committee this morning.

Ryanair has threatened to cut its Ireland-UK schedules by up to 1,000 flights, a move that will also impact an already struggling Shannon Airport.

The Clare-based, world’s first-ever, global emergency aircraft locating service has already been responsible for saving a life.

Representatives from the Shannon Airport Group of Unions today called for immediate discussions with management in the Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) following the announcement that the company intends to cut by up to 20% until April 2023.

Management at Shannon Airport have informed staff of the need to implement substantial reductions to the airport’s cost base.

Shannon Airport’s managing director is set to leave the position to take up another elsewhere within the aviation industry.