Shannon Airport Thread [Mod Warning in First Post]

Jamie2k9

Interesting to see that the IAA say passenger numbers at SNN only increased 1% in June.

Not usual for them to report such info and new routes ex Cork or Dublin.

1% is a real disappointment if correct.

https://www.iaa.ie/news.jsp?i=542&gc=99&p=106&n=124&date_from=2000-01-01&date_to=2100-01-01

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Jamie2k9 wrote: »

Interesting to see that the IAA say passenger numbers at SNN only increased 1% in June.

Not usual for them to report such info and new routes ex Cork or Dublin.

1% is a real disappointment if correct.

https://www.iaa.ie/news.jsp?i=542&gc=99&p=106&n=124&date_from=2000-01-01&date_to=2100-01-01

Considering the loss of Stobart, I disagree, its infact good, it shows the RYR routes are improving at a good rate. Expect slightly better growth in July with BHX being there for a full month.

highlydebased

This June also had the new charter to Izmir and and extra flight to Lanzarote a week, extra seats on BOS plus BHX was back for half the month. I suppose between those it probably just makes up the old Stobart capacity whatever that was. All the same, 1% is not great.

Figerty

Carnacalla wrote: »

Considering the loss of Stobart, I disagree, its infact good, it shows the RYR routes are improving at a good rate. Expect slightly better growth in July with BHX being there for a full month.

Micro analysis of monthly numbers is not the best idea,,, what is the 3-5 year previous trend and what is the 3-5 year plan?

Brennans Row

Shannon Group seeks backers for re-investment (Irish Examiner)

The Shannon Group is seeking backers to fund its reinvestment programme at the airport and adjoining Shannon Free Zone.

Newly published tender documents show that the group is seeking candidates to provide financing for development/investment funding; funding for long-term infrastructure-type projects and funding/equity releases for existing income-producing investment properties.

The group is also seeking third parties to finance working capital loans and term loans.

Underlining the Shannon Group’s spend, the group has a number of planning applications before Clare County Council for the upgrading of properties in the Shannon Free Zone and of the airport’s terminal building.

Brennans Row

WBO world champion Andy Lee and Billy Joe Saunders after a press conference ahead of 'The Showdown' at Thomond Park on September 19 (Limerick Leader)

Since I turned pro I have said this - I always spoke of stepping off the plane in Shannon Airport with the belt and then this was the natural progression to fight here in Thomond Park, which is by far one of the best facilities in Ireland,” said the former St Francis Boxing Club Olympian.

The capacity for the Thomond Park event will be 34,000 with the regular rugby set-up of 26,500 and then just over 7,000 seats on the pitch surrounding the ring which will be based on the half way line.

Ticket prices range from €30 to €500.

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They will probably both attract a large UK following to Limerick, hopefully via Shannon.

Brennans Row

Nation’s Top Visitor Attractions (Fáilte Ireland)

Fáilte Ireland have published their annual list of Ireland’s top visitor attractions.

The best fee-paying attractions in the Shannon Region were

• Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
• Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
• Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey Centre
• King John's Castle

Also the best free attractions in the Shannon Region were

• Holy Cross Abbey
• Limerick City Gallery of Art
• Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
• Burren Perfumery and Floral Centre

The rise in passenger numbers at Shannon was a boost for tourism last year.

Poxyshamrock

Anyone know why there was a Boeing 777 in Shannon today? It took off this morning and again this evening. It flew over my house both times.

Keano

Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Anyone know why there was a Boeing 777 in Shannon today? It took off this morning and again this evening. It flew over my house both times.

Omni air transport on behalf of USAF

highlydebased

There's an ad for Cityjet on a billboard on the way into Limerick with a Shannon Air display logo on it. Am I missing something??

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highlydebased wrote: »

There's an ad for Cityjet on a billboard on the way into Limerick with a Shannon Air display logo on it. Am I missing something??

Interesting.... Could we be expecting an announcement on the 18th of July? Would be unusal considering the recently announced Cork route.

Cookiemunster

Carnacalla wrote: »

Interesting.... Could we be expecting an announcement on the 18th of July? Would be unusal considering the recently announced Cork route.

There is a City Jet RJ85 involved in the display on Saturday, which I thought was an unusual choice, so you could be correct.

Brennans Row

German President visits Cliffs of Moher (Clare Herald)

The President of Germany concluded a three-day state trip to Ireland by visiting the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.

German visitors are the largest visitor group to the Cliffs of Moher after the USA with over 145,000 travelling to Ireland’s second busiest visitor attraction in 2014.

President Gauck departed later for Germany from Shannon Airport.

highlydebased

June UK stats out. Highlights include 73% average LF on BHX, a promising start to it's return
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/80/airport_data_prov/201506/June_2015_Provisional_International_Routes.pdf

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highlydebased wrote: »

June UK stats out. Highlights include 73% average LF on BHX, a promising start to it's return
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/80/airport_data_prov/201506/June_2015_Provisional_International_Routes.pdf

highlydebased

Interesting piece on RTE Radio 1 this morning about people who commute from Shannon to London weekly
http://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/rteradiowebpage.html#!rii=9%3A20814712%3A48%3A17%2D07%2D2015%3A

cnoc

highlydebased wrote: »

Interesting piece on RTE Radio 1 this morning about people who commute from Shannon to London weekly
http://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/rteradiowebpage.html#!rii=9%3A20814712%3A48%3A17%2D07%2D2015%3A

Early morning flight to LHR badly needed.

Clareman

highlydebased wrote: »

Interesting piece on RTE Radio 1 this morning about people who commute from Shannon to London weekly
http://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/rteradiowebpage.html#!rii=9%3A20814712%3A48%3A17%2D07%2D2015%3A

I used to commute daily

Brennans Row

Sculpture of iconic image of Irish rugby stars unveiled at Shannon Airport (Irish Examiner) :cool:

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See that the Turkish cargo A332 is back in SNN this evening.

Jhcx

There are 3 United flights today?

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Jhcx wrote: »

There are 3 United flights today?

There was one delayed yesterday, could that be it?

Brennans Row

Shannon Airport, Making dreams come true... (Youtube - John McCarthy)

Jhcx

Carnacalla wrote: »

There was one delayed yesterday, could that be it?

Ya was a cancelled one and another today not sure if it went

dr.fuzzenstein

Went down to the air show yesterday, was a fun day out.
Wanted to try the helicopter, but thought for €50 for a 3 minute ride and a waiting time of an hour, I might give it a miss this time. Maybe next time.

highlydebased

Yesterday's Chicago went tech. I believe a fix was in sight and was planned to go as far as Newark to change crew. However it ended up cancelled in the end. Went at 3pm today

Brennans Row

Pepper Ireland has said it is creating 50 positions in Dublin and Shannon. (RTE)

Brennans Row

Two Dublin flights diverted to Shannon today.

• Milan Aer Lingus EI433
• Munich Aer Lingus EI353

Jamie2k9

What config is the 767 on BOS/

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Jamie2k9 wrote: »

What config is the 767 on BOS/

2-3-2.