THERE were corks popping at Shannon Airport this Tuesday as budget carrier Ryanair celebrated over 20 million passengers passing through the airport since it began operations there 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 London Luton flight to 26 routes connecting 10 countries across Europe.
Ryanair says it has invested $300million in the region, including its three Shannon-based aircraft and is supporting over 1,250 local jobs, including 90 highly paid aviation jobs, and the state-of-the-art three-bay maintenance facility – a €10million investment which created a further 200 high-skill local jobs.
This summer, Ryanair is operating a full schedule at Shannon Airport with over 90 weekly flights across 26 routes, including a new route to Gran Canaria.
Ryanair’s head of communications Jade Kirwan said the airline is “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.
