A report by Air Service One has named Shannon Airport as one of the best-recovered airports in Europe.
During the first nine months of 2023, Shannon Airport experienced a 14pc increase in passenger numbers compared to 2019, and a 5pc increase compared to its previous peak in 2018.
Ryanair and United Airlines played a significant role in the airport’s growth, with strong growth observed in several months this year, particularly in August.
The report highlights that other Irish airports, such as Cork, Knock, and Dublin, have had slower recoveries in comparison.Shannon Airport is expected to see further expansion in 2024, with the return of Delta Air Lines’ service from New York JFK after a five-year absence.
Analysis of Cirium data shows that Shannon has gained or regained the following routes. Chief among them was the return of United Airlines from Chicago ORD, back after last being served in 2017. It was one of four transatlantic routes from Shannon this summer. Frequencies are based on August unless a route started later.
- 26 March: Liverpool, Ryanair (3-weekly); last served by the carrier in 2018
- 26 March: Naples, Ryanair (2-weekly)
- 26 March: Newcastle, Ryanair (3-weekly); last served by the carrier in 2009; ending
- 26 March: Porto, Ryanair (2-weekly)
- 27 March: Beziers, Ryanair (2-weekly)
- 26 May: Chicago ORD, United Airlines (daily); last served by the carrier in 2017
- 22 September: Paris CDG, Aer Lingus (2-weekly); last served by the carrier in 2020
