High-ranking US officials are to be lobbied in the coming weeks in an effort to secure a licence that will see Norweigan Air International launch a transatlantic service from Shannon.
The low-cost carrier is seeking permission from the US authorities to fly services between Ireland and America, but has been unsuccessful in their bid to date.
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Now, it's reported that Senior Management from the Dublin Airport Authority and Cork Airport will mount a diplomatic offensive in Washington and Boston ahead of the St Patrick's Day festivities.
Norweigian has a deal in place with Shannon to fly on a route to Boston, which could launch shortly after a licence is secured.
