Shannon Airport is expecting an influx of passengers over the coming days as thousands travel to Ireland for St Patrick's Day festivities.
The airport is estimating that it will welcome some 21,000 passengers over the extended St Patrick's bank holiday weekend.
This will be the highest number of passengers for this period in over three years following the impact of the pandemic on international travel.
From the resumption of US flights at the airport, to the extended bank holiday weekend and various events such as the Cheltenham racing festival and St Patrick's Day, the Airport believes there are several factors boosting passenger numbers.
Welcoming the increase in visitors, Niall Maloney, airport operations director at Shannon Airport said it is great to have US visitors returning to the region following the resumption of transatlantic flights.
“Like other airports around the world, the Covid-19 pandemic took its toll and that is why two years on, we are looking forward to doing what we do best and providing our passengers with a warm welcome and making their journey through our airport smooth and easy,” Mr Maloney said.
“With the lifting of travel restrictions, and the extended range of air services from Shannon this summer, we are beginning to see a growing desire to take a well-earned break, or to reconnect with family and friends overseas.
“With air services to over 26 destinations available from Shannon this summer, we are looking forward to a busy year and the return of tourists directly into the west of Ireland.”
