Cork Airport essential for southern economy

A lack of urgency at national level and joined-up thinking at local level has seen Cork Airport falling behind in the quest for passenger numbers, writes Cork TD Jerry Buttimer            

CORK Airport is more than a source of pride for our city and county. It is crucial to the economy of the entire southern region and it is a key driver of tourism, trade, and investment.

While there has been a decline in passenger numbers at Cork Airport, it remains our country’s second busiest international airport. Passengers flying from Cork Airport have a choice of 44 scheduled destinations, and more than 50 when you add seasonal charters to sun and ski destinations. This compares to only 29 destinations available from Shannon. For people travelling to and from the south of the country, Cork Airport offers more routes and more options when it comes to fights.