Management at Shannon airport has outlined a programme of incentives aimed at securing more year round transatlantic traffic.
Airport charges are to be reduced over a three year period in an effort to get airlines to commit to year round scheduled operations. This will see a minimum of three return services per week during the winter months when it is more difficult for airlines to sustain services.
Those airlines who undertake these year round services will benefit from a 50% discount on airport charges over the five month winter period from November to March.
Airport Director Martin Moroney said the purpose of this traffic development scheme is to encourage airlines to retain and further develop year round services as these are critical for Shannon and the West of Ireland.
Mr Moroney called on those in the tourism trade to respond with innovative pricing and product development in their sector to stimulate year round demand.
The discount scheme will apply from 1 January next.
