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Major boost as Irish airport announces new route to sunshine spot with seats for thousands of passengers this summer

HOLIDAYMAKERS are set for a major boost as a popular airport has launched a new route to a top sun spot. Advertisement 4 Cork Airport is now offering direct flights to Corfu Credit: Cork Airport 4 Passengers were treated to Greek-inspired dishes on the inaugural flight Credit: Cork Airport 4 The sunshine spot is very popular with Irish tourists Credit: Alamy Corfu is one of It's known for its stunning architecture, delicious cuisine and historic sites. This sunshine spot also offers lush landscapes and some of And now Cork Airport is offering TUI Ireland flights to it this summer. Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL The inaugural flight took place yesterday, marking the beginning of the seasonal route to the Greek island. To celebrate the first departure, passengers were offered a selection of themed Cork Airport officials made the announcement to passengers on They said: "Yesterday we celebrated the inaugural @TUIIreland flight to Corfu. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun "To mark the first service, passengers enjoyed a selection of snacks before boarding including Greek-style salads and mini chicken gyros." Flights to Corfu will operate every Friday from May through September. The Greek island holiday resort right on the beach - with no sunbed hogging This new service expands Cork Airport's summer schedule and offers holidaymakers a direct connection to one of Greece's most popular destinations. With its UNESCO-listed Old Town, stunning Advertisement Irish passengers can now explore the Old Fortress in Corfu Town, relax on Paleokastritsa Beach and tour the Achilleion Palace. What's more, they can try delicious Greek cuisine, stroll through the Liston promenade and take in breathtaking views from Mount Pantokrator. Meanwhile, Aer Lingus is considering a new flight to a major sun holiday destination known for white sand beaches and luxurious resorts. POSSIBLE NEW AER LINGUS ROUTE Ireland's Advertisement The move would expand the airline's transatlantic reach as it continues to add new destinations to its network, such as Minneapolis and Nashville. And now the well-known Mexican beach resort, Cancún, is being considered for the next big route. If this occurs, it would be its first-ever service to connect Ireland and Mexico. Cancún sits on Mexico's Caribbean coast and is one of the country's biggest Advertisement It's located on the Yucatán Peninsula, known for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear water and all-inclusive resorts. Becoming increasingly popular as a sun holiday destination, the city is one of Mexico's most famous destinations among Irish tourists. 4 Cork holidaymakers can now visit in only four hours Credit: Getty