US troops 'directed' to stay on flights during Shannon stopover due to Covid-19

An Omni Air International flight taking off from Shannon Airport today. Pic: Pat Flynn

US military personnel passing through Shannon Airport on their way to and from the US, Middle East and Europe have been instructed not to get off their aircraft after landing at the airport.

Concerns have been expressed in recent weeks that US troops continue to be allowed transit Shannon despite President Donald Trump imposing a travel ban on passengers flying to the US amid Covid-19 fears.