Shannon Airport Thread [Mod Warning in First Post]

Henry Ford III

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I've booked a flight ex SNN in September. Living on the edge.

Me too! Where are you off to?

highlydebased

Pictures of the empty security area...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJTtcapB4J/?utm_medium=copy_link

JamesBond2010

Jeremy Beagle wrote: »

Me too! Where are you off to?

Your Q & Ans reminds me of this joke :D:D


Two men were sitting next to each other at Murphys Pub in London. After awhile, one bloke looks at the other and says, I cant help but think, from listening to you, that youre from Ireland
The other bloke responds proudly, Yes, that I am!

The first one says, So am I! And where about from Ireland might you be?

The other bloke answers, Im from Dublin, I am.

The first one responds, So am I!

Mother Mary and begora. And what street did you live on in Dublin ?

The other bloke says, A lovely little area it was. I lived on McCleary Street in the old central part of town.

The first one says, Faith and its a small world. So did I! So did I! And to what school would you have been going?
The other bloke answers, Well now, I went to St. Marys, of course.
The first one gets really excited and says, And so did I. Tell me, what year did you graduate?

The other bloke answers, Well, now, lets see. I graduated in 1964.

The first one exclaims, The Good Lord must be smiling down upon us! I can hardly believe our good luck at winding up in the same place tonight. Can you believe it, I graduated from St. Marys in 1964 my own self!

About this time, Vicky walks up to the bar, sits down and orders a drink.

Brian, the barman, walks over to Vicky, shaking his head and mutters, Its going to be a long night tonight.

Vicky asks, Why do you say that, Brian?

The Murphy twins are drunk again.

JamesBond2010

JamesBond2010 wrote: »

Your Q & Ans reminds me of this joke :D:D

Funny you should mention that!

Brennans Row

Shannon Group to hand over tourist attractions to local councils (Irish Examiner)

Councils taking over the operation of attractions will allow Shannon Group to concentrate on restoring aviation passenger numbers.

Popular tourists attractions such as Bunratty Castle and King John's Castle are set to be transferred from the Shannon Group to Clare County Council and Limerick City and County Council.

Along with the operation of Shannon Airport, the Shannon Group operates a heritage division that includes Bunratty and King John's Castle as well as a retail unit at the Cliffs of Moher. It also manages visitor experiences in Dublin such as the GPO Witness History Museum and Malahide Castle and Gardens.

A spokesperson for the Shannon Group confirmed to the Irish Examiner it is in discussions with both Mid-West councils about taking control of the attractions within their counties, allowing the group to focus on aviation operations and building back international travellers.

It is expected that the operation of the attractions will transfer to both councils by the end of the year.

Tiernster7

No mention of Shannon in Emerald press statement. Belfast, Cork and Dublin all got a mention. Id hope Ryanair will replace Edinburgh route but don't see Birmingham getting replaced easily

Brennans Row

Shannon - Commercial Movements (IAA)

https://www.iaa.ie/who-we-are/flight-statistics/monthly-review

The 2021 figures from March onwards are compared with the corresponding month in 2019.

Brennans Row

New Gran Canaria flight from Shannon (Clare Herald)

Shannon Airport has welcomed the announcement by Ryanair of a new service to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas).

It’s the third new route announced by Ryanair from the Mid-West airport and will bring to 17 the number of routes operated by the carrier from Shannon.

The new service starts on 7th August and will operate once a week until the end of October.

Brennans Row

The DHL (Condor) flight from Leipzig to Cork was diverted to Shannon this morning.

Anyone know why?

Cookiemunster

Circled a few times before dirverting, so Cork was probably fogbound again.

Brennans Row

Shannon Free Zone

Canal Office Block

Draft for a 60,000 sq ft of modernised office space available for pre-let in the Shannon Free Zone business park.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEFASqsVqHQ

https://issuu.com/shannonproperties/docs/brochure_presentation

Brennans Row

Shannon Free Zone

Up to 100 new jobs to be created in Shannon with new manufacturing facility (Irish Times)

Up to 100 new jobs are to be created in Co Clare on the back of a new multi-million euro investment by OLED Material Manufacturing and PPG.

The two companies are jointly establishing a new manufacturing site in Shannon for the production of materials used in solid-state lighting applications.

The new facility is to be located at what was the former Avara pharmaceuticals plant in the Shannon Industrial Estate with renovations and regulatory approvals expected to be competed in the next 12 months. Operations are expected to commence in 2022.

https://mobile.twitter.com/PPG/status/1365059271168319496

Brennans Row

Freight

There were four Anotovs 124 in Shannon the last few days.

AN-124-100 UR-82029

AN-124-100 RA-82078

AN-124-100 UR-82008

AN-124-100 UR-82007

Brennans Row

Common Diversion Airport

Transatlantic jet diverts to Shannon (Clare Herald)

A transatlantic jet has made an unscheduled landing at Shannon Airport this afternoon after the crew declared an emergency off the north coast of Ireland.

United Airlines flight UA-47 was travelling from Frankfurt, Germany to Houston, Texas in the US at the time.

The Boeing 787-900 jet was about 180 kms northwest of Donegal at around 2.50pm when the crew declared a medical emergency and requested clearance to divert to Shannon. There were 246 passengers and crew on board.

MarkR

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117697046#Comment_117697046

How do you know in advance when the Antonovs are coming in?

RocketRaccoon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117703284#Comment_117703284

The only way is to either work in the airport with a company who handles them or know someone who does.

Either that or there is a Facebook group for spotters in Shannon which would have knowledgable people will sometimes give a heads up if there is one on the way.

Brennans Row

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117703284#Comment_117703284

Actually I only highlight them when they were here.

The Shannon Spotting Thread in the Aviation Forum would often announce their arrival.

Brennans Row

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117701505#Comment_117701505

*Update*

This flight was canceled yesterday and another aircraft n69063 arrived this morning to collect passengers which then flew to Chicago.

The original aircraft n19951 is now on its way to Houston.

The Houston flight was grounded at Shannon because the crew could not continue the journey without exceeding their allowed duty hours.

The passengers and crew were accommodated in local hotels overnight.

JCX BXC

Ryanair announce they're basing a second aircraft for the winter and launching 4 new routes and reinstating 2. Birmingham (2pw), Budapest (2pw), Edinburgh (2pw), Luton (4pw), Turin (1pw) and Fuerteventura (1pw).

Cartman78

Not sure if this is the right thread or not so apologies in advance if it is.

I'm collecting someone from the airport this evening but can't see what the current rules/restrictions are...eg. are people allowed into the arrivals area?

Would be grateful to hear people's recent experiences.

I've tried ringing the airport and DM'd the Twitter account but no reply/answer yet

knockon

No problem picking up in the terminal at arrivals. You may enter the terminal to wait. You have to wear a mask. No other restrictions

RocketRaccoon

Excellent news for the airport will be announced shortly. New Ryanair schedule will have 50+ flights per week for the winter including another new route that should please some of the business travelling Aer Lingus defenders.

JCX BXC

Aer Lingus resuming Heathrow at 1x daily next month as Cork Airport closes :https://www.clareecho.ie/temporary-daily-shannon-to-heathrow-service-to-commence-next-month/

Should last until the end of the year at least, if demand picks up I can't see why they'd bottle it.

RocketRaccoon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117742088#Comment_117742088

Keep an eye out for fr385.

JCX BXC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117742298#Comment_117742298

If you're suggesting what I think you are, wouldn't we have heard about them acquiring slots already?

RocketRaccoon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117742581#Comment_117742581

Give it time, a few days at the most.

ctlsleh

Completely useless for business travelers!

JamesBond2010

They are only doing that for 10 weeks,then its back on the dole for the employees again

AnRothar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117754639#Comment_117754639

Unlikely they will use former Shannon staff, more likely they will use Cork based staff on expenses.

RocketRaccoon

It says it right there in the article it will be be Dublin staff operating the flight.