A new direct air service from Shannon to Miami has been welcomed by Bord Fáilte and tour operators seeking new destinations for their customers. The Russian airline Aeroflot has been granted the franchise for a twice-weekly service to start up next April.

Report shows Aeroflot aircraft at Shannon.

Interview with Joe Walsh, tour operator, on prospect of holidays in Florida for Irish people.

The reporter is Kevin McDonald.

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