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Tuesday 3 rd August ‘21: There was a

festive atmosphere at Shannon Airport today as the inaugural
Ryanair Corfu service prepared to take flight. The new route to the popular Greek Island will operate
twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays until the end of October.
This is the first of two new services due to take off from the airport within a week, a new weekly
Ryanair service to Gran Canaria begins this Saturday 7 th August.
Passengers on the first Corfu bound flight enjoyed a pre-departure reception in the airport’s transit
lounge which was decorated in festive style.
To celebrate the new routes, the airport gave one lucky passenger a special surprise, return flight
tickets for two people to a choice of one of Shannon Airport’s 17 exciting destinations.
A special water cannon salute by the airport’s fire service added an extra sense of occasion as airport
staff welcomed passengers and looked after them throughout their time in the airport.
Welcoming the new air services Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Group, which owns and manages
Shannon Airport said: “The global pandemic has had a huge impact on all our lives and being able to
once again welcome our passengers as they take to the skies bound for sun drenched holiday
destinations is really wonderful.
Pictured before checking in at shannon airport are Cillian Kennedy and Evan Barrett, Raheen Co Limerick. Pic Arthur Ellis.