Aviation

Shannon Airport records busiest day since 2016

A record breaking 7,800 passengers travelled through the airport last Friday

Mary Considine, chief executive, Shannon Airport Group. Picture: Alan Place

Shannon Airport recorded its busiest day in seven years over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

A record breaking 7,800 passengers travelled through the airport last Friday, marking the highest number of passengers to traverse Shannon Airport in one day since 2016, according to a statement from the airport operator.

The busy day was driven by the airport’s strong transatlantic performance and an expanded range of Britain and European services across 48 flights to and from ...