British Airways (BA) has decided to take advantage of Shannon airport as a stopover for its flight services between London airport and New York. This is a beginning of a growing commitment between Shannon and BA.
BA announced that its aircraft would stop twice at Shannon everyday, to refuel the plane and allow passengers complete arrivals checks. Mr. Moroney told the limerick post that they have business opportunities, which are helpful to Shannon, like transit traffic, where they claim revenue from landing charges. They are happy for this agreement, as it will give revenue and jobs for the airport and providers. They use this to attract more airlines. If this relationship becomes successful, it is possible that BA will let even more transatlantic services land at Shannon.
Regarding discussions about BA reviving the Heathrow or Shannon route, Mr. Mooney said that progress has been made, but they do not have intentions at present to open the service in the near future. However, Moroney gave assurances that he continue to engage BA on the possibility of a Heathrow or Shannon service.
In the autumn of next year, BA plans to begin operation of their Airbus 318 aircraft which is the largest plane to land or takeoff at London Airport.