www.rte.ie/news/2016/1203/...granted-licence-for-cork-flights/
Norwegian Air has been granted a permit for US-Ireland flights, paving the way for the first low-cost transatlantic flights from Ireland.
The US Transportation Department granted approval to the low-cost carrier yesterday, ending a lengthy stalemate due, in part, to opposition from some American airlines and unions.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny confirmed the news at an event at the Irish Consulate in New York last night.
He said the decision would "do for long-haul travel what Ryanair have done for short-haul travel".
Norwegian Air has been granted a permit for US-Ireland flights, paving the way for the first low-cost transatlantic flights from Ireland.
The US Transportation Department granted approval to the low-cost carrier yesterday, ending a lengthy stalemate due, in part, to opposition from some American airlines and unions.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny confirmed the news at an event at the Irish Consulate in New York last night.
He said the decision would "do for long-haul travel what Ryanair have done for short-haul travel".