Cork Airport is primed for charter planes to bring football fans on direct long-haul flights to the World Cup in Mexico and the US if Ireland can negotiate the play-offs and reach the summer showpiece. “There will be capacity for large jets leaving from Cork for Mexico or for Atlanta,” said Cork Airport general manager Niall MacCarthy. We need 24-hour bus services for Cork Airport," he said. "We need to safeguard now for a future Luas to Cork Airport. There’s universal public demand long term for a Luas connection to Cork Airport, as shown by the consultation feedback.

Source: Irish Examiner February 20, 2026 20:01 UTC