Ryanair threatens to close Cork and Shannon bases unless quarantine rules relaxed

Flights into and out of Cork and Shannon, from other Ryanair bases across the UK, will also be significantly reduced this winter, the airline has said. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Ryanair has announced plans to close its bases in both Cork and Shannon airports this winter unless the Government rows back its 14-day quarantine requirement for visitors to Ireland.

The move would deal a devastating blow to the regional airports which, in Cork’s case, has seen passenger numbers plunge 95% due to the pandemic and ongoing travel restrictions.