Ryanair celebrated over 20 million passengers through Shannon Airport since it began operations to/from Shannon in 1987. Ryanair was the first low-cost airline to operate at Shannon Airport and over the past 37 years, has grown its operation from a single route to/from London Luton.
Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan said “We are delighted to celebrate over 20 million Ryanair passengers through Shannon Airport. This significant milestone showcases Ryanair’s continued growth and investment at Shannon, where Ryanair has operated proudly since 1987, delivering growth, investment, and jobs for the mid-west.”
The carrier has invested heavily in the region, including its 3 Shannon based aircraft (2 x Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 ‘Gamechanger’ and x 1 Boeing 737-800) operating 26 routes connecting 10 countries across Europe, as well its state-of-the-art 3-bay maintenance facility, a €10 million investment which created a further 200 high-skill local jobs.
This Summer Ryanair is operating a robust schedule at Shannon Airport with over 90 weekly flights on 26 routes, including an new route to Las Palmas.
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