Calls to support Cork Airport in face of 'catastrophic' impact of Covid-19

“Passenger numbers fell by over 95% during lockdown compared to the same period last year,” Niall MacCarthy told The Echo.
“Passenger numbers fell by over 95% during lockdown compared to the same period last year,” Niall MacCarthy told The Echo.
“Our traffic is not expected to recover to 2019 levels until 2024.
“The impact of Covid-19 on Cork Airport is expected to be the loss of over 2m passengers this year and more than €23m in lost revenues by year-end,” said Mr MacCarthy.
Chief executive of Cork Chamber, Conor Healy, said the stark figures relating to the airport represent a serious worry for the Cork economy.