Transatlantic travel from Shannon Airport strengthens this week with the return of two key seasonal routes, significantly boosting capacity to the US for Summer 2026. Shannon Airport will offer 40 routes this year to the UK, Europe and the US – its largest schedule in 17 years.
The Shannon Airport Group said “It’s fantastic to see the return of the Delta – JFK and United – Chicago routes for the summer. Transatlantic services play a central role in Shannon Airport’s offering, and these services complete a strong network of year‑round routes to the US. These flights are also hugely important for the region, bringing thousands of US visitors directly into the West of Ireland, particularly during the peak summer months. This connectivity supports our vital tourism and hospitality industries right across the country.”
On Friday 22nd May, United Airlines’ non-stop Boeing 757-200(ER) daily service to Chicago O’Hare resumed, followed on Saturday 23rd May by Delta’s daily Boeing 767-300(ER) service to New York–JFK.
Delta’s JFK service offers over 51,000 seats for the summer, while United’s Chicago route adds a further 44,000 seats. These services bring total transatlantic seat capacity at Shannon Airport to 340,000 for the summer season, representing a 5% increase on the same period last year.
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