more routes for SNN- HLX announce new route to Cologne

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IRISH INDEPENDENT 01/10/04

Second low cost carrier for Shannon




FOR the second time in a week, a low-fares carrier has announced it is to begin scheduled services from Shannon airport.

Following Easy Jet's decision to establish a daily service to Gatwick, German carrier Hapag Llyod Express (HLX) yesterday said it is to fly scheduled services to Cologne and Bonn in March next year.

Airport director Martin Moroney said: "We are delighted to have secured another low-cost carrier. This route will provide a welcome boost to the west of Ireland's tourism sector."

Eugene Hogan

I think they would have been better off going to ORK!

[Tom the Tenor]

Yes, there is a little irony in this announcement bearing in mind that Cork is twinned with Cologne. However, it must be said the Germans love the River Shannon for boating, angling etc. Four days a week CGN-SNN sounds a tiny bit ambitious except for mid summer but best of luck to them anyway.