The CEO of Shannon Group, Mary Considine, has said that the launch today of a new Shannon based aircraft and the early return of Aer Lingus’ New York JFK service is a further show of commitment by the airline to Shannon Airport and the region.

A Co Clare teenage international triathlete who was due to represent Ireland in a Super League competition was unable to do so as Aer Lingus failed to deliver his custom-fitted bicycle.

Shannon Airport is set to receive a welcome boost when Aer Lingus confirms two new routes for 2020.

An Aer Lingus flight made a U-turn over the North Atlantic and diverted to Shannon Airport this afternoon to seek medical attention for a passenger.

Following the recent cancellation of transatlantic services from Ireland by a number of other carriers, Aer Lingus has launched special Autumn fares to North America, starting from just €139*.

Passengers due to travel on an Aer Lingus flight from New York to Shannon last night claim they were left sitting on a plane in ‘excruciating heat’ for hours before finally being told their flight was cancelled.

A US-bound Aer Lingus fight was forced to return to Shannon Airport this afternoon after the crew reported a technical issue over the Atlantic.

Over 200 passengers whose transatlantic flight was diverted twice overnight have completed their journey by road.

Shannon Airport has become Ireland’s first transport hub to be awarded Fáilte Ireland’s Service Excellence Programme’s Business Award.