Deal gives Shannon time to prepare for 'Open Skies'

The practice of transatlantic flights stopping in Shannon Airport will be phased out by 2008, Transport Minister Martin Cullen said today.

The practice of transatlantic flights stopping in Shannon Airport will be phased out by 2008, Transport Minister Martin Cullen said today.

But Mr Cullen signed a deal with US Secretary of Transport, Norman Mineta to open up three new destinations for Aer Lingus, bringing the total gateways to ten.

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