Airports’ bumper trade as people escape the rain

MISERABLE weather throughout June has brought bumper business to the country’s airports.

Figures released from Cork and Shannon airports have revealed people are escaping from the rain and abandoning hope of a summer season breaking out on this island.

Cork Airport marketing manager Kevin Cullinane said business was up 9.5% on June 2006 with people snapping up seats to destinations such as Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona.