The Shannon Airport Group announced this week’s return of Delta’s increased direct flights to New York-JFK, offering 52,000 seats until 20th September, 5,600 more than in 2024 and United Airlines’ non-stop to Chicago, with 44,000 seats until 24th September.
The Shannon Airport Group CEO Mary Considine, said “Shannon Airport continues to see a growth in demand for transatlantic travel, and the return of these key routes is a valuable seasonal addition to the year-round, daily Aer Lingus flights serving Boston and New York, alongside United Airlines service to Newark. Passengers choosing Ireland’s favourite airport have their choice of five, daily nonstop flights to and from America’s East Coast and Midwest, right across the summer and we look forward to welcoming them over the coming months—whether departing for business or city breaks or arriving to explore the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way.”
This summer passengers travelling from Shannon now have a choice of five, daily U.S. flights across the summer season as those returning this week are in addition to the year-round services offered by Aer Lingus to Boston and New York-JFK, and United Airlines to New York-Newark, bringing the total number of transatlantic seats on offer from Shannon across the summer to over 325,000.
The increase in seats on the Shannon to JFK route this year reflects Delta’s ongoing efforts to enhance its global presence, as it remains committed to strengthening its network and offering increased connectivity between the U.S. and Europe. Delta’s Boeing 767-300ER, seating 216 passengers, features four distinct cabins, including the popular Premium Economy cabin and 26 luxurious lie-flat Delta One business class seats.
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