It's expected that Over 20,000 passengers are expected to pass through Ireland West Airport over the June bank holiday weekend with passenger numbers to be up by almost 20% when compared to the same period last year and 10% higher than in June 2019.
Over 120 flights are expected to arrive and depart over the coming days with flights to and from 20 international destinations.
Donal Healy is Head of Marketing, Aviation Business Development & Communications at Ireland West Airport Knock. He says they are expecting record passenger numbers which is testament to the increasing popularity of the airport amongst people living particularly in the West, Northwest and Midlands regions.