Yankee Clipper Visits Shannon

A Yankee Clipper II has taken off from the runway at Shannon Airport for the first time in more than three decades.

The Pan American flight, bound for JFK International Airport in New York, marked the conclusion of “Tracing the Transatlantic”, a nostalgic 12-day journey celebrating the legendary legacy of Pan Am.

Designed to revive the glamour of the Golden Age of Travel, the all-business class flight treated its 50 passengers to a curated itinerary along Pan Am's historic transatlantic routes.

Passengers enjoyed a farewell Irish coffee reception at Shannon Airport - a nostalgic touch as Irish coffee dates back to the era of flying boats which landed at the port town of Foynes in County Limerick.

Onboard, flight attendants wore authentic recreations of classic Pan Am uniforms, adding to the retro allure of the journey.

Posted: 10/07/2025 11:16