Ryanair Brings 20M to Shannon

Ryanair celebrated over 20 million passengers through Shannon Airport since it began operations there in 1987.

Ryanair was the first low-cost airline to operate at Shannon Airport and over the past 37 years has grown its operation from a single route to London Luton to 26 routes connecting 10 countries across Europe. Ryanair has invested heavily in the region, including its three Shannon-based aircraft supporting over 1,250 local jobs, including 90 aviation jobs, as well its three-bay maintenance facility, a €10 million investment which created a further 200 high-skill local jobs.

This summer Ryanair is operating a robust schedule at Shannon Airport with over 90 weekly flights across 26 routes, including a new route to Gran Canaria.

Ryanair’s Head of Communications Jade Kirwan said:

“We are delighted to celebrate over 20 million Ryanair passengers through Shannon Airport. This significant milestone showcases Ryanair’s continued growth and investment at Shannon, where Ryanair has operated proudly since 1987, delivering growth, investment and jobs for the mid-west.”