Cork-US flights may take off before end of year

The first transatlantic flights from Cork Airport could take off before the end of the year with talks on flight operations and ticket sales poised to take place soon.

The low-fares giant Norwegian said it remains committed to launching its proposed Cork to Boston service this year following the breakthrough in its stalled foreign carrier permit application process.

The airline is also planning a Cork-Barcelona route around the same time, and a Cork to New York route next year.