Facts & Statistics
	For many millions of people both in Ireland and abroad, Shannon Airport evokes a host of different emotions ... In the 40's and later decades, loved ones departing overseas in search of employment, with short trips home to visit parents and relatives ... In the post Second World War years, a place where politicians, royalty and screen stars transited, en route from Europe to the United States ... Over successive decades, the location where the introduction of overseas investment helped put in place the seeds of the modern Irish economy ... The international crossroads where different cultures met, opening up the West of Ireland to divers influences and ideas ... Shannon is the birthplace of Duty Free ... And since it's foundation, providing employment and opportunity to young Irish men and women ... Today Shannon Airport continues to be a major influence and catalyst for the West of Ireland ...
	Terminal facilities:

	40 passenger check in desks
	9 airline reservation desks
	9 self drive car desks
	300 seater Estuary Restaurant
	Public bar
	Airline passenger lounges
	Terminal shopping outlets
	250 sq. metre viewing area
	improved wheelchair accessibility
	Additional office space for airlines

Passenger Numbers

External infrastructural developments:

	New road access system
	Car parks capacity extended to cater for 2000 vehicles
	New arrival and departure coach and minibus parking areas
	Extended and revamped invalid parking area
	Relocation of car hire operator facilities

Scheduled Flights from Shannon

	Amman	Atlanta
	Belfast	Boston
	Birmingham	Brussels
	Berlin	Chicago
	Düsseldorf	Dublin
	Frankfurt	London (Gatwick, Heathrow, Stanstead)
	Los Angeles	Manchester
	Minsk	Moscow
	Newark	New York
	Paris	Zürich

Peak Season

	Over 150 flights per week between Shannon and transatlantic points
	Over 140 flights weekly between Shannon and UK destinations
	Over 160 flights weekly between Shannon and European cities