Airport closed until 4pm today

CORK AIRPORT’S main runway will remain closed until 4pm today as a result of the horrific plane crash which killed six people.

Aer Lingus yesterday offered its deepest sympathy to friends and families of the those affected by the accident. The airline also advised customers of a number of changes to its schedule.

Customers planning to travel to and from Cork Airport today are advised that a number of Aer Lingus flights have been cancelled and a number of flights will operate from Shannon Airport instead of Cork.

Customers are advised to check the status of their flight on aerlingus.com.

The airline has activated an online refund request facility and a change for free facility on its website.

All passenger-related queries for Manx Airlines should be directed to telephone: [phone].

An Emergency Information Line is also available for any queries relating to the incident only at 021 4328820.

For flight inquiries please contact 021 4313131.

Casualty Bureau at Cork Airport: 021 4328820.

Cork Airport General Information: 021 4313131.