New Direct Flight: Shannon to Frankfurt

0:00On April 21st, Shannon Airport just dropped some major travel news with a brand new direct flight to Frankfurt kicking off this Saturday, April 25th. Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group offshoot, is running the show weekly straight through October 24th. This route hooks up right into Frankfurt, one of Europe's biggest travel hubs, opening doors to flights across the continent and spots in Asia, Africa and the Americas. The airport director Nile Kerns is hyped, saying it spars business trips and pulls in more German tourists to Ireland's west coast. That means a boost for hotels, eateries and attractions along the wild Atlantic way. Flights depart Shannon at 12 noon, timed perfect for smooth afternoon or evening connections onward. With Germany as a prime market, this link could supercharge regional tourism and keep the west buzzing all season long.