15 Aug 2019 | 10:40 AM UTC
Ireland: Flights resume at Shannon Airport (SNN) August 15 /update 2
Flight operations resume at Shannon Airport (SNN) on August 15; residual delays expected
Event
Officials at Shannon Airport (SNN) announced via an official social media account that flight operations have resumed as of 11:30 (local time) on Thursday, August 15, after air traffic controllers spotted smoke coming from an aircraft while it was preparing to takeoff earlier in the morning. Flight delays are expected throughout the day, and passengers are being advised to contact their airlines for flight updates.
Advice
Individuals traveling via SNN are advised to monitor the situation, prepare for residual flight disruptions, and contact their airlines to confirm or modify flight reservations prior to leaving for the airport.