Transatlantic flights from Cork to Boston to take off
It comes as Norwegian Air International has been granted a licence to operate low-cost direct transatlantic flights from Cork
The launch of transatlantic flights from Cork Airport to the US is a huge opportunity for Cork.
That's according to Cork Senator Jerry Buttimer who believes Cork can become a gate-way for Ireland and Europe post Brexit.
It comes as Norwegian Air International has been granted a licence to operate low-cost direct transatlantic flights from Cork to Boston
Last night the US Department of Transportation confirmed it has issued a permit allowing the airline to operate Leeside, three years after the permit was initially requested.
Flights are expected to operate four to five times per week and tickets will go on sale in the near future.
Speaking to RedFM News Cork Senator Jerry Buttimer believes it must be embraced in order to be successful.
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