Ryanair deal could double passenger numbers

Jimmy Woulfe

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has told the authority that the low-fares airline will open up 10 new routes from the airport, serving Britain and mainland Europe, if it slashes airport charges by 87%.

In a submission to the authority, Mr O’Leary said his proposals would almost double the number of passengers using Shannon. Last year 2.3 million passengers passed through the airport and he said the new Ryanair services would add more than two million passengers.