Frustration over delay in Cork to US route taking off
Plans for the transatlantic route have been shrouded in uncertainty in recent months.
Management at Cork Airport say they are frustrated with the delays in getting the Cork to US route off the ground.
It emerged today that a 10-day extension has been added to the US Department of Transportation's consultation process on the transatlantic route.
Opposition to the airlink has emerged with some labour unions in the US, US legacy airlines and four US Congressmen who introduced a bill to block the issuing of the permit.
Last month tentative approval for the licence was granted to Norwegian Air International who plan operate the route.
Managing Director at Cork Airport Niall McCarthy told RedFM News they are now calling on businesses in the region to show their support for the service:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries