Shannon Airport expects 60k passengers over August Bank Holiday weekend
This reflects the airport's strong performance so far this year, with over one million passengers recorded in the first six months, up 7% on last year.
"We're delighted to see such strong demand this August Bank Holiday period," said Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group.
"The increase in passenger numbers is a clear sign that our investments in connectivity, infrastructure and customer experience are paying off.
"Shannon is thriving, and we're proud to be playing a key role in supporting tourism and business across the region," she added.
The airport is advising passengers travelling over the long weekend to arrive two hours before short-haul flights and three hours before long-haul departures.
"It is also strongly advised to pre-book parking via shannonairport.ie ahead of what will be an exceptionally busy weekend," the airport said.
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