CHRISTMAS always brings joy at Shannon Airport as loved ones return, but the airport got its own early Christmas present this week as it topped the two million passenger mark for the first time since 2009.
The milestone “underscores the airport’s ongoing growth and its pivotal role as an international gateway along the Wild Atlantic Way,” an airpot spokesperson said.
This achievement comes after a dynamic year, marked by a strong summer season that solidified Shannon’s position as a key player in connectivity.
Mary Considine, CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, said the two-mullion milestone is “a testament to our dedicated team and our unwavering commitment to delivering seamless and memorable travel experiences. We look forward to continuing to drive growth and to provide world class services to our passengers in 2025.”
To commemorate this milestone, Shannon Airport is giving away a pair of return tickets to JFK New York. The competition will be hosted on the airport’s social media pages, with the winner announced just in time for Christmas.
“For more updates, follow Shannon Airport on social media or visit shannonairport.ie,” an airport spokesperson said.
Shannon Airport attributes its success to strategic route expansions and increased capacity this year. During the summer season, the airport added 200,000 seats across select routes and boosted frequencies on nine popular services, including Alicante, Faro, Malaga, and Lanzarote.
The growth continued into the winter schedule, with Ryanair adding 30,000 extra seats across five services, bringing the airports offering to 33 routes connecting 11 countries in the EU, UK, and US.
