Shannon Airport has welcomed the announcement that Continental Airlines is to increase its presence at Shannon this summer by operating four additional services to Newark each week as a significant boost.

Continental Airlines currently operate a daily year round service to its hub in Newark, which provides extensive connectivity throughout the US. The additional services, commencing 28th May until the 8th September, will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with a departure time of 13.15 hrs.

All Continental Airlines services will use the airports full US pre-clearance facility ensuring speedy processing on arrival in the US.

Welcoming the news, Airport Director Martin Moroney said: “This is a significant boost for Shannon Airport and we are delighted to have this additional capacity in the transatlantic market this summer. In this challenging business environment Continental Airlines’ decision shows the continued appeal of Shannon and the West of Ireland for doing business”.

“Continental Airlines has been a strong performer at Shannon since it commenced services here in 1998. It has successfully built a year-round customer base in the West of Ireland in the business and leisure sectors. This announcement is proof that Continental Airlines see further opportunities for growth at Shannon and we look forward to working closely with them on delivering those extra passengers.”