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JetBlue Airbus A321neo Diverts To Shannon After Engine Compressor Stall

The brand-new aircraft was delivered to the carrier less than three weeks ago.

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Kalitta Boeing 747 Diverts To Shannon Reporting Fire Warning & Multiple System Malfunctions

The Boeing 747-400F eventually flew to Amsterdam, from where it continued flying for the airline. Its next destination was Hong Kong.

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Cargolux Boeing 747 Evacuated In Shannon With Main Deck Fire Warning

The airline said that the three pilots onboard evacuated safely once the aircraft stopped on the airport's sole runway.

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Europe Calling: Aer Lingus Plans 18 US Routes This Summer

A brand-new route begins in May, while another resumes in April.

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Mobile Passport Control Is Now Available At Shannon Airport's US Pre-Clearance Facility

Dublin Airport has also introduced the handy app for US-bound passengers.

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Holiday Cheer: Ireland's Shannon Airport Outlines Festive Entertainment Program

The week of festive entertainment will see performances from local schools, musicians and the Shannon Gospel Choir.

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Festive Boom: Ireland's Shannon Airport Expects Its Busiest Christmas Since 2009

Shannon Airport is experiencing a continuous recovery, showcased by a record-breaking Christmas travel period.

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US Customs & Border Preclearance At Irish Airports: Everything You Need To Know

Ireland is a top destination for American tourists, with passengers arriving from Dublin and Shannon allowed to land as domestic passengers in the US.

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Firefighters Spraying An Aircraft's Nose With Water.
How Simulated Incidents Help Airports Stay Emergency-Ready

Such drills give emergency services an idea of what to expect when the proverbial hits the (turbo)fan.

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Shannon Airport Welcomes New Paris And New York Routes

The routes are expected to boost passenger numbers and tourism.

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Bouncing Back: Inside Shannon Airport's Record-Breaking First Half Of The Year

The airport has seen a flurry of new European and Transatlantic route launches as it reaches its highest numbers in over a decade.

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Busy Bank Holiday: Ireland's Shannon Airport Records Largest Daily Passenger Total Since 2016

The Irish airport has just enjoyed a bumper weekend ahead of a promising summer season.

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Shannon Airport Prepares For June Bank Holiday Traffic Spike

Shannon Airport expects to see over 1,000 more passengers this June Bank Holiday weekend than it did in 2019.

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Ireland Sees 46% More St. Patrick's Day Flights Than Last Year

A long weekend away was too much to resist for many Irish.

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Shannon Airport Expects St Patrick’s Day Passenger Numbers To Rise By 24%

The airport is expecting to experience a boost in its passenger traffic.

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Ireland's Shannon Airport To Welcome 75,000 Passengers Leading Up To New Year

Shannon Airport is ready to welcome visitors with festive lights, carols, and a 12-foot Christmas tree.

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Ireland's Shannon Airport To See Two New Ryanair-Operated Mediterranean Routes Next Summer

The budget carrier is celebrating 35 years of successful flight operations from Shannon Airport, having carried over 18 million passengers to date.

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Transatlantic United Boeing 767 Diverts To Shannon With Suspected Fuel Leak

Flight UA928 from London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare encountered problems around two hours after take-off.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Welcome to my 54th routes newsletter! Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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