we actually did it and the new flights are happening. im so stoked that we pushed for this and got the result we wanted. thanks for sticking with this until it finally crossed the finish line.
March 9, 2023
Final supporters
Want to fly between South West Ireland and South West England? Now you can!
Cork Airport — February 28, 2023 — Cork Airport has announced that Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional service, will fly a new six-times weekly service to Bristol from April 26 next. The new route comes as a welcome boost to the extensive route network from Cork Airport this year. The latest new route announcement from the country’s second busiest and best-connected airport will bolster connectivity between the South of Ireland and the South-West of the UK.
The airline will operate the Cork to Bristol route using an ATR-72 turboprop aircraft. The ATR-72 aircraft is significantly more environmentally friendly than regional jets and other turboprops, emitting 40% less CO2.
Welcoming the significant new route announcement, Managing Director at Cork Airport, Niall MacCarthy said: “We are thrilled to welcome Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional to Cork Airport. The Bristol route from Cork has huge pent-up demand for leisure and business customers travelling in both directions. Emerald Airlines will deliver a top-class service and I am confident that people across the South of Ireland will strongly support this new service.”
Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines, Ciarán Smith said: “Today’s announcement is a much anticipated one and will no doubt be warmly welcomed by passengers travelling for both business and travel pleasure purposes. We are delighted to be providing increased travel options from Cork and look forward to working alongside our counterparts at Cork Airport to ensure the great success of this route. With more flights and more choice for the travelling public, we are progressively bolstering our 2023 schedule, with over 2.5 million seats on sale, across 30 routes and 19 destinations in Ireland, UK, and Channel Islands.”
Head of Aviation Business Development at Cork Airport, Tara Finn added: “Cork Airport has bounced back very strongly in 2023 with the support of the Irish Government and our loyal passenger base across the South of Ireland. The passenger experience at Cork Airport is friendly, convenient, and hassle-free. We welcome Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional to Cork Airport and I am sure that they will grow their presence strongly here in the future.”
Bristol is a vibrant city with an eclectic mix of culture, history, and entertainment and provides superb access to Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, and the wider South-West of England. Somerset is renowned for its picturesque countryside, including the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and Exmoor National Park. Devon boasts beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines, while Cornwall is home to an abundance of pretty fishing villages and popular surfing spots.
Thanks to everyone who signed and commented. Well done everyone, well done!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 6, 2023
January 19, 2023
never thought this would get the momentum it has but here we are. so glad to see people actually want this route back as much as i do. lets keep this energy moving forward.
January 18, 2023
just saw we hit 100 signatures which is honestly way faster than i thought. thanks for helping get this moving because it shows how many people actually want this route back.
Reached 100 supporters
January 17, 2023
January 16, 2023
we are almost at 100 signatures which is a huge start. if you can send this link to a few people today we might actually clear that goal before the day is out.
454 Comments
I travel from Cork to Western England for business. The trip is nearly 8 hours (Cork to Heathrow and a drive, or driving to Dublin to fly to Bristol or Exeter) . A direct Cork to Bristol flight would save time, and allow for more frequent travel.
This route has been used by our family for many years, travelling between Bristol and Cork for all family events. The loss of this service has impacted on local business in both cities, hotels, restaurants, car hire and retail. Let's get it back in service.
Ihave regularly used the service from Bristol to Cork in the past and now have a 12 hour journey via Dublin from Somerset to visit my family in Cork. At 78 years old I am finding this journey too exhausting and long for the Bristol to Cork flight to resume.
A five hour journey from mid Devon to family in Cork took thirteen hours last summer, plus all my business (lunch, drinks etc) went to Heathrow rather than Bristol. Bristol flights to Cork were always full and not reinstating them would be poor for business.
Friends and family who live in Dorset and Devon travelling to visit us in Mallow are now forced to fly via Dublin, or through the London airports which means the trip now takes 8-9 hours and or includes over night in Dublin. Please bring back Cork to Bristol.
Travelling to dublin to get a flight takes us 4 hours to arrive at airport. Its a disgrace that both shannon and cork had stopped flights to bristol, need to bring it back as its extremely unfair for those that arent near dublin !!!
The removal of this route now means I only get to see my family 3 times a year instead of several times in a year. I have to take a full week off work to get to spend 4 days with them due to 2 days plus wasted on travel and the physical impact of that.
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we actually did it and the new flights are happening. im so stoked that we pushed for this and got the result we wanted. thanks for sticking with this until it finally crossed the finish line.
March 9, 2023
Final supporters
Want to fly between South West Ireland and South West England? Now you can!
Cork Airport — February 28, 2023 — Cork Airport has announced that Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of the Aer Lingus Regional service, will fly a new six-times weekly service to Bristol from April 26 next. The new route comes as a welcome boost to the extensive route network from Cork Airport this year. The latest new route announcement from the country’s second busiest and best-connected airport will bolster connectivity between the South of Ireland and the South-West of the UK.
The airline will operate the Cork to Bristol route using an ATR-72 turboprop aircraft. The ATR-72 aircraft is significantly more environmentally friendly than regional jets and other turboprops, emitting 40% less CO2.
Welcoming the significant new route announcement, Managing Director at Cork Airport, Niall MacCarthy said: “We are thrilled to welcome Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional to Cork Airport. The Bristol route from Cork has huge pent-up demand for leisure and business customers travelling in both directions. Emerald Airlines will deliver a top-class service and I am confident that people across the South of Ireland will strongly support this new service.”
Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines, Ciarán Smith said: “Today’s announcement is a much anticipated one and will no doubt be warmly welcomed by passengers travelling for both business and travel pleasure purposes. We are delighted to be providing increased travel options from Cork and look forward to working alongside our counterparts at Cork Airport to ensure the great success of this route. With more flights and more choice for the travelling public, we are progressively bolstering our 2023 schedule, with over 2.5 million seats on sale, across 30 routes and 19 destinations in Ireland, UK, and Channel Islands.”
Head of Aviation Business Development at Cork Airport, Tara Finn added: “Cork Airport has bounced back very strongly in 2023 with the support of the Irish Government and our loyal passenger base across the South of Ireland. The passenger experience at Cork Airport is friendly, convenient, and hassle-free. We welcome Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional to Cork Airport and I am sure that they will grow their presence strongly here in the future.”
Bristol is a vibrant city with an eclectic mix of culture, history, and entertainment and provides superb access to Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, and the wider South-West of England. Somerset is renowned for its picturesque countryside, including the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and Exmoor National Park. Devon boasts beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines, while Cornwall is home to an abundance of pretty fishing villages and popular surfing spots.
Thanks to everyone who signed and commented. Well done everyone, well done!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 6, 2023
January 19, 2023
never thought this would get the momentum it has but here we are. so glad to see people actually want this route back as much as i do. lets keep this energy moving forward.
January 18, 2023
just saw we hit 100 signatures which is honestly way faster than i thought. thanks for helping get this moving because it shows how many people actually want this route back.
Reached 100 supporters
January 17, 2023
January 16, 2023
we are almost at 100 signatures which is a huge start. if you can send this link to a few people today we might actually clear that goal before the day is out.
454 Comments
We need this flight to allow us to take our children (2 and 4 years old) from our home in Wiltshire to see their grandparents in Cork who are unable to travel. The ferry / drive is too long and too expensive. We're missing out on precious family time.
I travel from Cork to Western England for business. The trip is nearly 8 hours (Cork to Heathrow and a drive, or driving to Dublin to fly to Bristol or Exeter) . A direct Cork to Bristol flight would save time, and allow for more frequent travel.
This route has been used by our family for many years, travelling between Bristol and Cork for all family events. The loss of this service has impacted on local business in both cities, hotels, restaurants, car hire and retail. Let's get it back in service.
Ihave regularly used the service from Bristol to Cork in the past and now have a 12 hour journey via Dublin from Somerset to visit my family in Cork. At 78 years old I am finding this journey too exhausting and long for the Bristol to Cork flight to resume.
A five hour journey from mid Devon to family in Cork took thirteen hours last summer, plus all my business (lunch, drinks etc) went to Heathrow rather than Bristol. Bristol flights to Cork were always full and not reinstating them would be poor for business.
Friends and family who live in Dorset and Devon travelling to visit us in Mallow are now forced to fly via Dublin, or through the London airports which means the trip now takes 8-9 hours and or includes over night in Dublin. Please bring back Cork to Bristol.
Travelling to dublin to get a flight takes us 4 hours to arrive at airport. Its a disgrace that both shannon and cork had stopped flights to bristol, need to bring it back as its extremely unfair for those that arent near dublin !!!
The removal of this route now means I only get to see my family 3 times a year instead of several times in a year. I have to take a full week off work to get to spend 4 days with them due to 2 days plus wasted on travel and the physical impact of that.
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We need this flight to allow us to take our children (2 and 4 years old) from our home in Wiltshire to see their grandparents in Cork who are unable to travel. The ferry / drive is too long and too expensive. We're missing out on precious family time.