‘Cork to Boston flights a priority’ for Cork County Council

A high-powered delegation from Cork County Council aims to make smoothing the way for the launch of the first transatlantic flights from Cork a top priority during their visit to Boston.

Almost two years ago, Norwegian Air International made an application with the US department of transport to start transatlantic flights between the two countries, but is still awaiting approval.

Independent councillor Alan Coleman, who is part of a council delegation to Boston, said last night that he and his colleagues were planning to use their time there to get the flights over the line.