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Shannon Airport Celebrates Long Standing Partnership with United Airlines Monday 13th April 2026: Shannon Airport today hosted a special event recognising its long established partnership with United Airlines. This week celebrated its centenary year, having first taken to the skies in 1926. Passengers travelling on the nonstop Shannon–Newark/New York service joined the celebration, enjoying refreshments and music at their departure gate. Pictured are Vanessa McTigue, Commercial Director The Shannon Airport Group and Carmel Hayes, Genereal Manager United Airlines Shannon with Emina (6)and Cristiano Karacica (9)flying United Airlines home to New York today . Pic Arthur Ellis Shannon Airport Celebrates Long Standing Partnership with United Airlines Monday 13th April 2026: Shannon Airport today hosted a special event recognising its long established partnership with United Airlines. This week celebrated its centenary year, having first taken to the skies in 1926. Passengers travelling on the nonstop Shannon–Newark/New York service joined the celebration, enjoying refreshments and music at their departure gate. Pictured are Vanessa McTigue, Commercial Director The Shannon Airport Group and Carmel Hayes, Genereal Manager United Airlines Shannon with Emina (6)and Cristiano Karacica (9)flying United Airlines home to New York today . Pic Arthur Ellis

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Celebrating the partnership, pictured are Vanessa McTigue, Commercial Director The Shannon Airport Group and Carmel Hayes, Genereal Manager United Airlines Shannon with Emina (6)and Cristiano Karacica (9)flying United Airlines home to New York. Pic Arthur Ellis

Shannon Airport special event recognises long‑established partnership with United Airlines

Carmel Hayes, Genereal Manager United Airlines Shannon, Captain Matthew Thomas, United Airlines from Maine USA, Niall Kearns, Airport Director of Shannon Airport and Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development Shannon Airport. Pic Arthur Ellis
Carmel Hayes, Captain Matthew Thomas, United Airlines from Maine USA, Niall Kearns, Airport Director of Shannon Airport and Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development Shannon Airport. Pic Arthur Ellis

Shannon Airport hosted a special event recognising its long‑established partnership with the airline, which this week celebrated its centenary year, having first taken to the skies in 1926.

Passengers travelling on the nonstop Shannon–Newark/New York service joined the celebration, enjoying refreshments and music at their departure gate.

The airline has served Shannon Airport since 1998, providing vital nonstop connectivity between the west of Ireland and the United States. The partnership has grown over the years to include seasonal nonstop services to Chicago O’Hare, strengthening access to key U.S. hubs and onward connections across North America.


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More than 2.5 million passengers have travelled on United services to and from Shannon via Newark/New York and Chicago, highlighting the strategic importance of these routes for tourism, business and regional development.

Speaking today, Niall Kearns, Airport Director of Shannon Airport, said; “The occasion was an opportunity to acknowledge a partnership that has delivered lasting benefits for the region. United’s services have played a crucial role in maintaining strong transatlantic links and supporting economic activity across the west of Ireland.”

The Shannon Airport Group welcomed the opportunity to celebrate the strength of its relationship with the airline and said it looks forward to continuing the successful collaboration in the years ahead.

Pictured are Emina (6) and her brother Cristiano Karacica (9) flying United Airlines home to New York today . Pic Arthur Ellis
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