

This makes the case for additional supports for aviation workers all the more urgent. Neil McGowan, SIPTU Sector Organiser, said: “This announcement by Aer Lingus further highlights the fact that the aviation industry will be one of the last sectors of our economy to recover. “Only the State has the power and resources to preserve Ireland’s vital international connectivity – the connectivity that supports thousands of businesses and hundreds of thousands of jobs – over the coming months, and possibly years." "The Government needs to decide if the crisis in this vital industry is to be permanent or temporary. To book the new Aer Lingus service from Shannon to Paris visit their website with fares from Shannon to Paris starting from €39.99 one-way including taxes and charges.Ashley Connolly, head of Fórsa’s Services and Enterprises Division, said: “Since Covid struck, we have fought hard to maintain links between staff and their employer so that Aer Lingus and other airlines are ready to bounce back once international travel starts to resume. It is the first time in 12 years that Shannon will provide a service to Charles de Gaulle, which is one of Europe’s busiest airports serving 119 countries worldwide. The more people using our services, the more confidence it will give airlines to look at expansion, which result in days like today.” “We look forward to seeing passengers from across the region and beyond availing of this new route, and we would welcome their continued support as ambassadors for our Shannon air services. The service will be timed to allow for passengers travelling from Paris to connect onwards from Shannon to New York JFK and Boston via Aer Lingus. Updated / Thursday, 12:08 The A321 Neo LR long range-aircraft resumes services from Shannon to New York today after a month long winter break in service The Aer Lingus Shannon. “This new service will be a major boost for Shannon, and we know it will be an extremely popular destination for leisure and business travellers. “We expect it to be a high-demand route for passengers in the region, whether they are travelling for leisure, business or major sporting events, as is the case this autumn with Ireland competing in the Rugby World Cup.”Ĭhief executive of The Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine said, “Aer Lingus is a valued airline partner, and we worked closely with them to secure this new service to Charles de Gaulle from Shannon, further demonstrating our commitment to expanding our European route network. Speaking about the news, Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus chief executive said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of the Shannon – Paris Charles de Gaulle route with Shannon Airport, and are very much looking forward to welcoming thousands of passengers from the region onboard as they travel to one of the most popular European city destinations on the Aer Lingus network. With 184 seats including 16 fully lie-flat seats, customers have the option to experience Aer Lingus’ premium seating which is part of its business class offering when flying to North America. The A321neo LR also operates Aer Lingus’ transatlantic services from Shannon direct to both New York JFK and Boston. The A321neo LR also operates Aer Lingus’ transatlantic services from Shannon direct to both New York JFK and. Passengers will fly on an Airbus A321neo LR. Passengers will fly on an Airbus A321neoLR, Aer Lingus’ most sustainable aircraft delivering up to 20 per cent reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions and close to 50 per cent reduction in noise footprint when compared to previous generation aircraft. The new service will kick off from Septemand run until Janubefore taking a short break and recommencing on March 14 to October 29, 2024. The new service will kick off from September 22nd this year and run until January 7th, 2024 before taking a short break and recommencing on March 14th to October 29th, 2024. It will be a twice-weekly connection from Shannon to Charles de Gaulle airport
