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.

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.