Shannon Airport, a ‘little hero’

SHANNON Airport has been named as the ‘little hero’ among airports globally in the annual readers awards of the Sunday Times Travel Magazine, which went on the shelves in Britain and Ireland last week.
While Singapore Changi took the overall honours as the magazine readers’ favourite airport, Shannon won enough favour to be named the ‘little hero’ in the airports’ section of the publication’s annual travel awards.
Based on the reader commendation, it appeared the airport’s preclearance service may have swung it. The commendation from Michael Williamson of Sheffield read, “It’s an international airport but small and friendly. If you’re travelling to America, you pass through US customs before you board. A bonus given the hassle Stateside.”
Newly appointed airport director, Mary Considine said she is very pleased with the recognition.
“This award shows that our stock is still incredibly high amongst the most discerning international travellers. Based on the commendation given, we have no doubt that our US preclearance services had a big influence in Shannon being selected for the little hero award. Being the first airport in the world outside of the US with this level of preclearance facilities was a major coup for us and clearly this is being recognised by travellers who have used the service,” she said.