Management at Shannon Airport have 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 persuade airlines to commit to year-round scheduled operations, with 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 such services will be benefit from a 50% discount on airport charges over the five-month winter period from November to March.
Airport director Martin Moroney said the aim was to encourage airlines to retain and further develop year-round services as these were critical for Shannon and the West. He called on those in the tourism trade to respond with innovative pricing and product development in their sector to stimulate demand. The discount scheme will apply from January 1 next.
