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CORK AIRPORT WELCOMES NEW AER LINGUS ROUTE FOR WINTER 2008

21 May 2008

Since 2002 Aer Lingus has increased capacity from Cork Airport by 70%

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008. Cork Airport management today welcomed the announcement of a new Aer Lingus route from Cork to Geneva beginning in early December. This brings to 18 the number of routes operated by the airline from Cork.

Aer Lingus will operate its new Geneva service twice weekly and the airline also confirmed plans to extend its Faro service beyond the summer schedule, operating until the end of November.

Kevin Cullinane, Marketing Manager, Cork Airport said “We are delighted to welcome the addition of an Aer Lingus Geneva service to the growing number of destinations served from Cork Airport. As Munster’s principal international gateway to the South of Ireland, Cork Airport continues to expand its network of destinations and growth into Europe in recent years has been led by Aer Lingus.”

Speaking during a visit to Cork to announce the airline’s Winter schedule, Enda Corneille, Corporate Affairs Director, Aer Lingus, said “Today’s announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to the Cork region and the South of Ireland.  We are delighted to extend our offering, giving customers greater choice of destination, quality service and creating new links in inbound tourism”.

Mr. Corneille added “Our success in Cork has been two fold, our ever expanding customer base and the dedication and commitment of our staff.  In particular, I would like to commend Mary Purcell, Business Development Manager, Cork, who was recently bestowed the honour of ‘Lifetime Business Achievement Award 2008’ by Cork’s leading business women, in recognition of her dedication and commitment to marketing Cork city and county as a place of excellence”.

Flights for the newly announced service go on sale today. Further information and booking details are available at www.aerlingus.com <http://www.aerlingus.com> 

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