SHANNON Airport is preparing for a bustling St Brigid’s Bank Holiday, with over 22,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport during the holiday period.
This marks a 7 per cent increase compared to the number of travellers in 2024.
Following the inaugural February Bank Holiday in 2023, the airport has seen a growing appetite among customers for winter sunshine breaks and city escapes over the bank holiday period.
Destinations including Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Malaga, Tenerife and Alicante are proving popular for winter sunseekers, while Budapest, Edinburgh, London and Liverpool routes are highly sought after for a long weekend getaway. Shannon Airport’s transatlantic daily flight to Boston is also expected to be busy during the upcoming bank holiday.
Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, commented: “St Brigid’s Day traditionally marks the beginning of spring, and we are excited to welcome passengers to Shannon Airport. This new holiday has quickly become a popular time for winter getaways and city breaks.”
“Our US pre-clearance facilities save time for those traveling to the United States. Combined with our shorter queues, sensory room, our membership of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, and age-friendly initiatives, we ensure that all of our passengers enjoy a relaxed and pleasant journey through our airport. As the recipient of the Customer Experience award, we are committed to delivering an exceptional travel experience for all our passengers,” Ms. Considine added.
