daa, the state body that runs Cork and Dublin airports, is in talks with a number of airlines about opening a direct route between Cork and New York. Cork Airport made a submission to the Government’s ‘mid-term review’ of regional airports which said it is looking at a direct link to the United States. If given the go-ahead it is unlikely that the route would happen for another two years at least.
In January, Cork Chamber published a survey of its members which found New York was by far the most in-demand new direct destination from Cork Airport. The poll, which was carried out in cooperation with Cork Airport, asked businesses about their current travel patterns and future route preferences. The survey found that the Americas was the final destination for 75% of all long-haul trips out of Cork taken by businesses, and New York was the most desired airport for future connectivity from Cork.
Conor Healy, the CEO of Cork Chamber, called the results of the survey “undeniable” and said new routes to “key business locations” will be required to support continued economic growth in the Cork region.
