Open terminal signals new departure as airport parties

THERE were celebrations at Cork Airport’s new €160 million terminal yesterday as it was used for the first time for departures.

The Richardson family were rather awe-struck by all the attention as airport officials pointed out their place in history as they were about to board the first flight out — the 6.30am service to Amsterdam.

Chris, Michelle and their sons Kyle and Lewis, who had flown into Cork for a family wedding were on their way back to Holland when descended upon by happy staff who presented them with a piece of Waterford Crystal, a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers.