Shannon Airport's CEO on navigating the current strained transatlantic relations

Despite adding new routes, the Shannon Airport CEO, Mary Considine, tells Emer Walsh that our aviation policy must change

Passenger numbers at Shannon Airport rose to 2.1m last year, the highest since 2009, and turnover rose to €73m, despite the amount of people travelling from Ireland to the US falling by 27% in March as a result of political uncertainty.

After a landmark year in 2024, Shannon Airport is building on its momentum with new routes, increased investment, and a growing passenger base taking it from strength to strength.

Welcoming 2.1m passengers last year, its highest number since 2009, the Shannon Airport Group posted an 8% rise in annual turnover in 2024 — rising to more than €73m, with its pre-tax profit for the year totalling almost €26m.