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1st March 2010
Huge boost to Kerry Airport as Aer Arann announces return of Manchester route
KERRY Airport is delighted to announce that from next May, Aer Arann will re-introduce a regular service to and from Manchester with the potential to generate passenger figures in the region of 20,000 a year.
The flights will operate four days a week arriving into Kerry at 1320 hours and departing at 1350 hours on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, beginning on Thursday 20th May 2010. Full details are available from kerryairport.ie/timetable.
Basil Sheerin, Financial Controller at Kerry Airport said:
“We greatly welcome Aer Arann’s decision to re-introduce the air link between Kerry and Manchester which has a proven record of being profitable with satisfactory passenger loads and revenue. The new service has the potential to greatly increase tourism income for the county and it is another vote of confidence in both Kerry Airport and Kerry as a gateway. This will have a positive economic impact on a range of sectors in the southwest region.”
The new Aer Arann flight schedule from Kerry Airport will be suited to a range of passengers including football fans, offering easy access to midweek or weekend games involving Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton. Kerry holidaymakers will also have greater access to a wider range of city and sun breaks as Manchester Airport offers holiday charters from/to popular European and worldwide destinations. There is a wide choice of destinations to choose from including Dubai, Fuerteventura, Cyprus, Edinburgh, Athens, and Los Angeles to name but a few.
“Passengers arriving at Kerry Airport from Manchester with Aer Arann will only be a short distance from the Lakes of Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Rose of Tralee, Dingle Peninsula, the Irish Open Golf and much more. Despite the current economic climate - there is great value to be had in Kerry in relation to accommodation, outdoor activities and eating out while the Cead Mile Failte is very much alive throughout this county. Starting fares from as low as €39/£39 each way including taxes are very competitive and shows a commitment to the route by Aer Arann,” said Basil Sheerin.
Bookings for flights between Kerry and Manchester can now be made online by logging onto www.aerarann.com.
Kerry Airport is ideally located for anyone wishing to travel on business or pleasure with direct flights to seven destinations including: Manchester with Aer Arann and to Dublin, London Stansted, London Luton, Frankfurt-Hahn, Alicante and Faro with Ryanair. There is ample and great value parking at Kerry Airport as well as friendly service. Kerry Airport won the prestigious Irish Airport of the Year Award in 2005 from the CCI and was declared the first Heartsafe Airport in Ireland by the Irish Heart Foundation.
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Issued by John Drummey Communications on behalf of Kerry Airport
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Aer Arann Timetable Kerry-Manchester
Arriving in Kerry
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 1320
Departing from Kerry
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 1350
Full details are available from www.kerryairport.ie/timetable and from www.aerarann.com
NEW DIRECT SUMMER SUN ROUTES ANNOUNCED FROM KERRY AIRPORT
Kerry direct to Faro, Portugal, and Alicante, Spain with Ryanair in 2010
WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER, 2009
Today, Kerry Airport announced two new Summer sun routes direct to Europe’s popular holiday destinations, Faro, Portugal and Alicante, Spain with Ryanair. Commencing in March 2010 to the end of October, the routes will each operate day-time flights, twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. Fares start from only EUR30 each way including taxes and charges and are on sale from this Thursday (17/12/2009) on www.ryanair.com
Basil Sheerin, Financial Controller, Kerry Airport;
Summer Sun destinations have historically proven to be very popular routes from Kerry Airport. Today, we are pleased to announce that both Faro on Portugal’s beautiful Algarve and Alicante on Spain’s famous Costa Blanca will be available direct from Kerry in 2010. We are confident both routes will be a success and well supported as demand for these destinations is strong locally.
Speaking at a press conference at Kerry Airport this morning, Ryanair’s Lesley Kane, Head of Sales and Marketing Ryanair, Europe, said;
Ryanair is pleased to announce new Kerry routes to/from Alicante and Faro from summer 2010, increasing passenger numbers through Kerry Airport by approximately 30,000. We are confident these direct, low cost routes will be successful. Ryanair is celebrating these new routes by releasing 1 million, €5 seats for travel Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on over 500 routes across its European network in January 2010. These EUR5 seats are now available for booking on www.ryanair.com until midnight Thursday (17th December).
Kerry Airport currently has direct flights to Dublin, London Stansted, London Luton and Frankfurt Hahn with Ryanair. Kerry Airport won the prestigious Irish Airport of the Year in 2005 from the CCI and was declared as the first Heartsafe Airport in Ireland by the Irish Heart Foundation.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Departure Times from Kerry Airport (Wednesday and Saturday)
Kerry to Alicante will start on the 3rd March
From 3rd March to the 24th March the Alicante route will operate at the following times:
Wednesdays
Leaves Kerry at 0950 and arrives Alicante at 1350
Saturdays
Leaves Kerry at 1850 and arrives Alicante at 2250
From 25th March the Alicante route will operate at the following times:
Wednesdays
Leaves Kerry at 1720 and arrives Alicante at 2120
Saturdays
Leaves Kerry at 1540 and arrives Alicante at 1940
The Faro flights will start operating from the 31st March
Wednesdays
Leaves Kerry at 1945 arrives Faro at 2255
Saturdays
Leaves Kerry at 09:30 arrives Faro at 1240
E&oe. Kerry Airport timetable page will be updated on 17 December 2009. Flights can be booked on line with www.ryanair.com from 17/12/2009
RECENT NEWS
Airport Book has lift off!
KERRY IN THE JET AGE 1969 - 2009
Book chronicling 40 years of history at Kerry Airport launched by Dr. Sean Barrett
SUNDAY 29TH OF NOVEMBER
Kerry In The Jet Age, Kerry Airport 1969-2009, is the title of the book by Donal Hickey, which traces the story of the Airport’s development from humble beginnings in the late 1960s to the present day. The book was officially launched by Dr Sean Barrett, senior lecturer in economics at Trinity College, Dublin, and an internationally recognised expert in aviation economics, at a luncheon in the Earl of Desmond Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry, on Sunday 29th of November. The event was attended by past and present Board Directors of Kerry Airport; management, staff and special guests. Priced at €15, the book is available in selected bookshops in Kerry and directly from Kerry Airport. For more information email:marketing@kerryairport.ie
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Kerry direct to Faro, Portugal, and Alicante, Spain with Ryanair in 2010
KERRY IN THE JET AGE
New book celebrating 40 years at Kerry Airport launched
Kerry Holidays, in association with CityJet, will run a Special Charter Flight
for the forthcoming All-Ireland Final between Kerry vs Cork
Kerry Airport regret Aer Arann decision to suspend Kerry/Manchester Route
Kerry Airport announce new flight to Grenoble, France with Ryanair
Ryanair launches Kerry to Dublin flight on July 22nd
Aer Arann announce NEW Sunday flight to Dublin
Kerry Airport To London Luton Flight Has Lift Off!
New Direct Flight From Kerry Airport To London Luton
Kerry Airport Becomes First Heartsafe Airport in Ireland
