Flights destined for Ireland West Airport diverted due to bad weather
Flights from Alicante, Faro, Manchester, and Liverpool were diverted away from Ireland West Airport
A number of flights destined for Ireland West Airport in Knock were diverted this Friday due to bad weather.
A total of four flights, from the UK and mainland Europe, were diverted to Shannon Airport due to adverse weather conditions in the West of Ireland.
Flights from Alicante, Faro, Manchester, and Liverpool were diverted to Shannon Airport and all landed safely before 10am.
A spokesperson for Shannon Airport confirmed that all passengers disembarked in Shannon and were then brought to Ireland West Airport in County Mayo via coach.
“Shannon Airport is always pleased to support airlines and fellow airports during periods of operational disruption, helping to ensure passengers can continue their journeys safely and efficiently,” the said.