Delegation presses the case for Cork Airport's transatlantic flights with US ambassador to Ireland

A high-level delegation from Cork Chamber, the Irish Aviation Authority and officials from Dublin and Cork airports met the US ambassador to Ireland yesterday as part of intense efforts to secure the first transatlantic flights from Cork.

Chamber chief executive Conor Healy last night described the meeting with Kevin O’Malley as “positive”.

Mr Healy said the ambassador listened to their concerns; is aware of how important the new flights are; and understands the timelines involved.