Transatlantic flights from Cork Airport on cards after Iceland move

An Icelandic low-fares airline has swooped in ahead of a competitor to offer cheap transatlantic flights from Cork Airport, via Iceland, to North America.

Transatlantic flights from Cork Airport on cards after Iceland move

WOW air began selling tickets yesterday for its new year-round service from Cork to Reykjavik, starting on May 19 next, with fares from €59.99 each way including taxes and charges.

The airline will use Airbus A320 aircraft to operate four flights a week — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday — during the summer season, and three weekly services during the winter season, adding an additional 66,000 seats available from Cork Airport next year.

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