Ryanair has announced that it will launch new services from Ireland West Airport Knock to Edinburgh and Manchester in September of 2020.
The Edinburgh service will depart Ireland West Airport Knock on Wednesdays and Sundays from September 1, and the Manchester service will depart Ireland West Airport Knock on Mondays and Fridays from September 3.
Ireland West Airport Knock Managing Director Statement
Ireland West Airport Knock managing director Joe Gilmore stated on the airport's website, "The airport were extremely disappointed to lose these two services last year following the ceasing trading of our longstanding partner Flybe, and it has been our priority during the last 12 months to secure a replacement carrier for these services, given the importance and popularity of these markets.
"We thank Ryanair for their continued unwavering support for the airport in expanding their route network during what continues to be the most challenging period in the airport's history, and, indeed, for aviation globally, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Furthermore, this announcement reflects both the airport's and our airline partners' commitment to rebuilding and continuing to expand our route network, and we are confident that with the support of our loyal customer base, local authority partners, stakeholders and government, the airport will return to growth in the not too distant future when international travel recovers from the effects of COVID-19."
Ryanair Director Of Commercial Statement
Meanwhile, Ryanair director of commercial Jason McGuinness commented, "We are pleased to announce two new routes from Ireland West Airport to Edinburgh and Manchester, commencing in September 2021 and flying twice weekly as part of our Irish summer 2021 schedule."
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