American ambassador Claire Cronin discussed the impact of COVID on aviation and transatlantic connectivity during a visit to Cork airport.
The ambassador, as part of a broader visit to industry and commerce representatives in the Cork region, was welcomed to the airport by the airport's acting managing director Roy O’Driscoll and given a tour of the terminal building and aerodrome.
Representatives from the airlines and ground handling agents were on hand to greet the ambassador, as she took the opportunity to meet members of Cork Airport Police, fire service and personnel from The Loop and catering companies located at the facility.
“It is fantastic to welcome Ambassador Cronin to Cork Airport today, where we discussed the airport’s history, the impact of COVID-19 on aviation and our transatlantic ambitions," said O'Driscoll.
"It was equally pleasing to introduce Ambassador Cronin to many staff members, ranging from our airline partners and handling agents to our security staff.
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"Cork Airport is continually striving towards the restoration of scheduled transatlantic services to the USA, and we hope to secure that connectivity in the next three to five years."
Ambassador Cronin was accompanied by her husband Ray Cronin along with personnel from the US Embassy.
