Shannon management to discuss DAA stance

Management at Shannon Airport is to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss the news that the Dublin Airport Authority knew in advance of the Aer Lingus decision to end Shannon-Heathrow services.

Reports this morning say the DAA was informed of the plan in June by an official at the Department of Transport.

However, it never told the Shannon Airport Authority because the information was provided in the strictest confidence.

The DAA still controls Shannon Airport, but the SAA manages the facility.

The Atlantic Connectivity Alliance, which was set up to oppose the Aer Lingus plan, says it is furious at the latest move as the information could have helped Shannon Airport to secure alternative services.