Low-cost flights to America mark ‘new era for Cork’

Ireland’s three main airports will usher in a new era in transatlantic travel this weekend with the launch of direct low-cost flights to America.

Low-cost flights to America mark ‘new era for Cork’

Following a three-year licensing battle, Norwegian Airlines will finally launch the first of 19 weekly flights to the US east coast from Cork, Dublin, and Shannon — the Cork to Boston/Providence service launching today is the airport’s first direct transatlantic service.

Airport managing director Niall MacCarthy said it will mark the start of a new chapter in the airport’s history. “This will bring jobs, revenue, and tourism growth directly to businesses and towns throughout the south of Ireland and grow our regional economy,” he said.

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