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CONFIRMATION of seven routes for 2020, a new-look website and new a charity partner are among Kerry Airport’s key plans as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The facility was officially opened on 30 August 1969 by the then Minister for Transport and Power, Brian Lenihan, and 50 years on the vision of its founding fathers has been realised in the shape of a successful and respected international airport.
Half a century on from that historic occasion, it has been confirmed that Ryanair will continue to serve Kerry with flights to Berlin and Frankfurt Hahn in Germany, London Luton and Stansted in the UK and, for sun-seekers, Alicante and Faro in 2020.
The short 50-minuts journey from Kerry to Dublin is a major saving in time for Kerry businesses needing access to Dublin and onward to destinations in the USA, Middle East and Australia. Seamless interlining of the Aer Lingus flights from USA to Kerry via Dublin is seeing increased American tourists coming direct to the county.
CEO of Kerry Airport, John Mulhern, remarked: “Over the next 12 months, we will honour past accomplishments and ensure the airport’s continued success and contribution to the community of Kerry and the wider region”.
He said the economic footprint of Kerry Airport influences employment and the earnings of those directly employed at the airport, the support services onsite and in the supply chain. It contributes approximately €9.5 million to the local economy each year.
A new-look and easy to navigate airport website – www.kerryairport.ie – has also been launched with live flight information updated regularly.
It has also been announced that Kerry Airport will team up with Pieta House as its charity partner for 2020.
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