Travelbiz E-Zine
10
May
2023

Travel demand drives strong 2022 results for The Shannon Airport Group

#Traveltradetogether

Mary Considine (CEO Shannon Airport Group) cites the phenomenal demand for international travel for Shannon Airport’s strong performance in 2022. Passenger numbers last year were up 300% when compared to 2021, with passenger traffic for 2023 expected to exceed 2019 levels. Ms Considine’s comments come following today’s publication of The Shannon Airport Group’s 2022 annual report.

Strong Recovery in Passenger Numbers

“Passenger numbers at Shannon Airport in 2022 exceeded our expectations. The pent-up desire for international travel following the lifting of pandemic travel restrictions was reflected in an 88% recovery on 2019 passenger levels. We welcomed over 1.51 million passengers through our airport during 2022, which was a 300% increase on 2021 passenger numbers”.

“The preparatory work we put in place during the pandemic greatly assisted us in our recovery. The introduction of our new, faster, airport security screening facility, the first state airport to do so, had a positive impact. Thanks to it we have seen an increase in people from all over the country using Shannon Airport, as they now realise how ‘easy’ it is”, said Ms Considine.

Commenting on the outlook for this year, Ms Considine said, “Prospects at Shannon look bright for 2023 and this year we will operate 35 routes to 11 countries. We are delighted to be giving our customers more destinations to choose from, in fact we will have more routes this year than we did in 2019, with six brand new destinations. These new services are to Naples, Beziers, Newcastle, Porto, Liverpool, while our transatlantic services will be enhanced with the addition of a daily nonstop seasonal service to Chicago starting in May. By the end of 2023, we expect traffic volumes to have surpassed 2019 levels”.

“Visitor numbers to our Shannon Heritage sites also experienced a strong recovery in 2022 as a result of the resumption of international travel, with day visitor numbers back to over 80% of pre-pandemic levels. We are pleased that the transfer of Shannon Heritage to Clare County Council is underway. I would like to thank Shannon Heritage staff for their dedication and loyalty to the business over the years and wish them and Clare County Council every success for the future. We look forward to maintaining our relationship with them as we grow vital air services that bring international visitors to these visitor sites and Ireland”, Ms Considine said.

Subscribe to our E-Zine

    More

    from latest edition

    Becky Hill dazzles Irish trade partners with Iconic performance at Marella Voyager Launch
    02nd June 2023

    Becky Hill dazzles Irish trade partners with Iconic performance at Marella Voyager Launch

    Becky Hill dazzles Irish guests with Iconic performance at Marella Voyager Launch
    #tuicruise #marellavoyager #travelbizconnect #traveltradetogether
    Two-time Brit Awards winner, singe...

    Read more
    Sawadee Ka from TTM in Bangkok
    02nd June 2023

    Sawadee Ka from TTM in Bangkok

    Good morning indeed from the opening day of Thai Travel Market in Bangkok held in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Today, all the great and the good from travel and media sectors ar...

    Read more
    61 RIU hotels named in Tripadvisor awards
    02nd June 2023

    61 RIU hotels named in Tripadvisor awards

    Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform, has announced the winners of the 2023 Travelers' Choice Awards. A total of 61 RIU hotels located in 16 different countries have been honoured wi...

    Read more
    New Route to Cincinnati on British Airways
    02nd June 2023

    New Route to Cincinnati on British Airways

    Our new route to Cincinnati begins this Monday, the 5th June. We will be the only nonstop option between the UK and Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

    We will operate 5 flights per week in summ...

    Read more
    NCL names “greatest hits radio” presenter Simon “Rossie” Ross and “Hits Radio” presenter Mike Toolan as their UK Ambassadors.
    02nd June 2023

    NCL names “greatest hits radio” presenter Simon “Rossie” Ross and “Hits Radio” presenter Mike Toolan as their UK Ambassadors.

    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that British radio presenters, Mike Toolan and Simon ‘Rossie’ Ross, will serve as UK Ambassadors to its fleet ...

    Read more
    Portugal united with trade and media partners.
    01st June 2023

    Portugal united with trade and media partners.

    Carlos Pinto de Oliveira (Director Visit Portugal Ireland) along with key trade partners from the Lisbon region and Madeira showcased their luxury range of products targeted at both the leisure ...

    Read more