• 28 May, 2008
• Business, Nature

When was the last time you enjoyed a fun-filled break with the whole family, at exceptionally good value? Do the thoughts of jetting off on a family holiday to the sun conjure up images of frustration and stress before you even board the plane? Well then you obviously haven’t travelled from Ireland West Airport Knock – the convenient and friendly airport now serving over a dozen sun holiday destinations and 8 scheduled flights direct to the UK.

With fantastic special offers from our partner airlines and tour operators, it’s now easier than ever to take that holiday with the family you deserve! And here are ten good reasons to make Ireland West Airport Knock your airport of choice…

1.Low cost jet-fast flights to 8 UK destinations

From exciting theme parks to the beautiful countryside, England, Scotland and Wales are now easily accessible at low fares! With 8 direct flights including London Gatwick with XL.com, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester with bmibaby, and Bristol, East Midlands, Stansted and Luton with Ryanair – make the most of the current exchange rate and enjoy all the UK has to offer.

2.Sun Holidays and Pilgrimages to over a dozen European destinations

Ireland’s leading tour operators including Great Escapes, Concorde Travel, XL Leisure, Joe Walsh Tours, Falcon Travel, Slattery’s Sun, Croatia Tours, Sunway Travel and Stein Travel continue to offer an excellent choice of holidays to a range of family-fun destinations including Sunny Beach (Bulgaria), Croatia, Crete (Greece), The Algarve (Portugal), and 5 of the top Spanish hotspots including Lanzarote. There are also pilgrimages offered to Lourdes, Fatima and Medjugorje. For details of family packages and special offers, contact your local travel agent for details.

3.Only 90 minutes drive from Donegal, Galway and Athlone… and less from anywhere in-between!

With more and more passengers travelling from Donegal, Fermanagh, Leitrim, Cavan, Westmeath, Offaly, Galway, Roscommon, Longford, Leitrim, Sligo and Mayo to jet off on their holidays from Ireland West Airport Knock – join the trend and take the stress out of your journey this Summer!

4. No traffic, no tolls

The children are bored, the traffic is at a standstill, the roadwork’s seem never-ending, and you’ve forgotten to bring loose change for the tolls… sound familiar? Maybe it’s time to reconsider your Airport of choice.

5.Cheapest car parking in the country, with an abundance of spaces

At just €8* a day and €28** a week, you can’t beat the value Ireland West Airport Knock offers for passengers using the car parking facilities. With an abundance of spaces all within a short walk of the terminal, that’s one less time-consuming thing to worry about when you arrive. (Car parking rates calculated on a 24 hours basis: * 24 hours = 1 day, ** 7 x 24 hours = 1 week).

6. Shorter queues and a friendly service

Ireland West Airport Knock takes pride in its friendly staff and professional service, with shorter queues to allow you that little extra time to sit back, relax and take in a bit of plane spotting!

7. Fewer delays than any other international airport in Ireland

In a recent report, Ireland West Airport Knock was highlighted as the only one of the international airports in the country to improve its delay times, meaning less intrusion on your precious time away with the family.

8. New smoothie and ice cream parlour in our upstairs panoramic Sláinte restaurant

Checked in and looking for a quick bite to eat? Kids hoping to catch a glimpse of the planes? Head upstairs to our panoramic restaurant and enjoy a selection of hot and cold food with stunning views across the valley. Start the holiday there and then with a delicious smoothie or tasty ice cream treat.

9. Great value shopping on top brands and novelty gifts in our Travel Value Shop

With time to relax before your flight, why not pick up a special gift in our Travel Value Shop? Or the sun cream you forgot to pack. With top brands at great value prices, it’s all on offer in our spacious Departures shop.

10.Convenient new services include a Bureau de Change; car valeting and massage chairs to ensure you leave with a smile!

Buy your currency at a competitive price, unwind with a massage before you board and come home to a beautifully valeted car… what more could you ask for?

For details of all flights and holidays available from Ireland West Airport Knock contact your local travel agent, tour operator or visit www.irelandwestairport.com.

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