This is massive for the Rebel county.
You will be able to fly to the US from Cork as of next year.
For the first time in half a century, Cork Airport will operate flights to Boston, with Norweigian Air providing a service three times a week.
Fantastic news for the South to hear @Fly_Norwegian will announce transatlantic flights from @CorkAirport – let’s hope @KerryAirport too
— Shane McAuliffe (@ShaneMcAuliffe1) September 25, 2015
Very positive development for West Cork Tourism with news emerging that Cork Airport will be welcoming a… http://t.co/7Splu1iQmy — Finbarr Harrington (@HarringtonFinb) September 25, 2015
@FlyFromCORK @Fly_Norwegian @CorkAirport not before time – great news — Tara McCarthy (@tawahwah) September 25, 2015
@irishexaminer Managed/Marketed well, Cork Airport could be a gold mine for this region. #bringITonBABY A great airport to start/end a trip
— bryan conlon (@bryknow) September 25, 2015
Everyone in #Cork just now..Shipping up to Boston The DropKick Murphys https://t.co/cxq5uJtkWw#corkairport@deshocks u hve to play this
— Urlofcork (@urlofcork) September 25, 2015
According to the Irish Examiner, the airport is expected to confirm the new venture early next week.
Talks of more flights to America are also rumoured, with Cork services to New York by 2017 being mentioned.
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