Aer Lingus gives Shannon a boost

SHANNON AIRPORT was given a much needed boost yesterday with confirmation Aer Lingus will resume its Paris-Charles de Gaulle service from December.

This news comes as Ryanair said it will reduce flights at its Frankfurt Hahn airport base from the summer of next year, saying an €8 tax by the German government makes the country an “uncompetitive tourist destination”.

The new Shannon service will have three weekly return flights and comes as Ryanair prepares to pull its Paris service from Shannon next week.