highlydebased wrote: » Interesting comments at around 30 min on this recording from Michael O'Leary this week about SNN/ORK/NOC competing vs Dublin. Just confirming what we already knowhttps://soundcloud.com/travel-extra/michael-oleary-sept-2-2016
Carnacalla wrote: » http://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/shannon-faces-fewer-british-airways-and-kuwait-stopovers-1.2779099 British Airways reduced by half, Kuwait ending next month, and Ryanair cuts.
stevielenihan wrote: » Firstly Shannon will most definitely reach 2 Million in 2016 . Ryanair remain commited to Shannon. How do you think Shannon will get the new passenger growth but from increased services and new services of course everybody knows that and Yes I am friends with Michael O Leary. I have worked at SNN.
Ennisman wrote: » Like BAW-3, Kuwait is arriving after CBP pre-clearance closes so defeats the purpose of stopping.
Cosmo Kramer wrote: » It's a shame Stevie closed his account. I liked that guy.
Brennans Row wrote: » A few diversions to Shannon today due to fog.Ryanair FR2451 Faro – Knock. Ryanair FR805 Stansted – Knock. Aer Lingus EI841 Amsterdam – Cork. Aer Lingus Regional EI3701 Birmingham – Cork. Ryanair FR9948 Faro – Cork. Both British Airways flights BA001, BA003 London City – Shannon – JFK have been cancelled today, probably due to fog too.
Shannon among cleanest towns (Clare Champion) The latest survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows Shannon to be among the cleanest towns in Ireland. Shannon is positioned sixth in the ranking of 40 towns and cities and deemed Cleaner than European Norms. An Taisce reported: “Shannon has scored very highly, with eight out of the ten sites surveyed getting the top litter grade. The N19 Approach from Shannon Airport and Exit 8 on N18 coming from Limerick were exceptionally good routes – not just clear of litter but excellently maintained throughout. Other top ranking sites in Shannon included Shannon Leisure Centre and Skycourt Shopping Centre.”
American holding up well, personally I'd be most confident about expansion from AA next year.
Jamie2k9 wrote: » I wouldn't because AA are getting rid of 15 B763's next year with very little fleet growth in 2017 and I don't think SNN would meet B777 or B787 from AA's point of view nor would they have them free.
irishbloke77 wrote: » Could they not continue using the 757s that they currently use in Shannon, but operate them for an extra few weeks either side of when they start/finish this year?
STRIKING a balance between costs and overheads will be the first major task facing the new chief executive of the Shannon Group over the coming weeks. Rejecting criticism of the group’s cost base and high staffing levels, Matthew Thomas said he would be looking at all opportunities for growth and making sure that Shannon was in a position to unlock its full potential. “Setting targets for where we are going to be in two or three years time is a bit of a mug’s game, if I am completely honest. We want to create a platform where the airlines have confidence in our market and then we will seek to grow again”, he said. “We are in a very competitive and volatile industry and I don’t have a crystal ball but we going to do everything we can to position the airport for growth and the region to bring more tourists here and to create jobs.” Referring to past promises of unlocking 1,000 jobs after Shannon’s separation from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), Mr Thomas said: “Shannon Group has a really important role in the wider region. We can have ambitious plans to enhance connectivity, to develop our land holdings, to deliver great tourist attractions, but really what we are talking about here is growing jobs and bringing more tourist to the region and that is more than just a Shannon Group task. “There are a lot of people who have a big role in this, so whether it is the IDA, Enterprise Ireland, Tourism Ireland, Failte Ireland or the local authorities, we will be looking to have incredibly close working relationships with all the key stakeholders. Responding to news that Ryanair would be dropping 100,000 passengers from its Shannon routes, the new CEO said that while growth in passenger numbers over the next three years was essential, “all airports have ebbs and flows, but if you have delivered 30 per cent growth in the last two years, it is entirely normal and natural that you then have a period where you are consolidating the growth. Stating that Shannon has six connections with the US, which was unprecedented for an airport carrying two million passengers annually, Mr Thomas said; “we are able to take part in global aviation conversations that an airport of our size shouldn’t be able to take part in, but that is what makes this airport and region very unique.”
highlydebased wrote: » I'd nearly be willing to put money on stobart Bristol service
