Great Southern Killarney plans ‘evening of celebration’ for past & present staff members on February 10
Michael Jacobi of Hayfield Group Great Southern Killarney, an iconic hotel in Ireland, is celebrating…
Yearly Archives: 2023
BA says loyalty members can still earn ‘on business’ points for flight bookings
Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways British Airways has provided an update regarding the issues…
SAS to leave Star Alliance & join Skyteam in spring
Benjamin Smith of Air France and Anko Van der Werff of SAS SAS Scandinavian Airlines…
India’s SpiceJet successfully defends insolvency petition
Ajay Singh CEO of Spicejet SpiceJet, the Indian airline, has successfully defended against an insolvency…
Dungarvan boost: application for 7-storey hotel on former Bridge House
Michael Walsh CEO of Waterford council Plans have been lodged in Waterford to develop a…
Belarus bans aircraft entering from European Union airspace
Aleksandr Lukashenko Belarus has implemented a ban on the landing of any aircraft entering from…
WATCH: Irish Landmark Trust celebrates 30 years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bUcwxNgeA8
NINE weeks to go: Sun Princess set to launch on February 8
The Sun Princess Princess Cruises’ next-generation cruise ship, is set to launch on February 8,…
China Eastern launches seasonal direct service between Perth and Shanghai
Liu Shaoyong CEO of China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines, a SkyTeam member, will launch…
Expedia to partner with Ryanair for hotel beds and home lets on website
Peter M Kern CEO of Expedia Ryanair is to launch ‘Ryanair Rooms’, a technology-powered collaboration…
Ryanair to fly Cork to Charleroi and Rhodes both 2w in summer 2024
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has loaded flights between Cork and Rhodes and Cork…
Almost there: Global air traffic is back to 98.2pc of pre-pandemic levels
Global air traffic is back to 98.2pc of pre-pandemic levels, the International Air Transport Association…
Radisson Blu Belfast to rebrand as Gasworks hotel
Paul Fitzgerald, CEO of Cliste Hospitality. Cliste Hospitality, in partnership with Warren Private, has acquired…
Tui Britain & Ireland earned €71m in ‘difficult summer’
Sebastian Ebel CEO of TUI Tui expects revenue growth of at least 10pc and an…
Viking to add 5 river cruise ships a year to Europe fleet in 2025 & 2026
Torstein Hagen of Viking River cruises Viking river cruises have announced the addition of 10…
Airbus delivered 64 aircraft to 40 customers in November
Airbus has updated its deliveries and orders to end November 2023. November 2023 deliveries: 64…
Dublin fourth in Europe for foodies in peer review survey
Mar Pages of Solo Female Travellers Dublin is fourth highest rated city for food on…
THESE are the speakers at today’s COP 28 sustainable aviation event in Dubai
The aviation industry will host a Global Sustainable Aviation Forum as a side event during…
Star Princess completes keel laying ceremony in Monfalcone
The Star Princess had its keel laying ceremony in Monfalcone, announced by Fincantieri in a…
Claremont beach & Lough Hyne, THESE are Fáilte Ireland’s chosen cold-water swimming adventure spots for winter
FPaul Kelly of Failte Ireland Fáilte Ireland has relased a list of nine cold-water swimming…
Easyjet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou sues Swords based car rental company Easirent
Stelios Haji-Ioannou EasyGroup, the private investment vehicle of EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has filed a…
Dublin Airport cancellation today: EI158 to Heathrow@10.10
Cancellation Dublin Airport today Heathrow EI158@10.10 & return EI159
Meet Hayley: new sales director for Princess Cruises Europe
Hayley Moore of Princess Hayley Moore has been appointed as the new sales director for…
Air cargo demand is still 2.4pc lower than pre-pandemic levels
Willie Walsh CEO of IAG Air cargo demand is still 2.4pc lower than pre-pandemic levels,…
Travelport launches Lufthansa Group NDC content on Travelport+ platform
Gregory Webb CEO of Travelpor Travelport has launched Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC content and services…
Air Canada introduces bag tracking on domestic flights
Calin Rovinescu CEO of Air Canada Air Canada introduced a new feature on its mobile…
Avolon releases private offering of $400m worth of 6.375pc senior unsecured notes
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Dublin based aircraft lessor, Avolon Holdings Funding Limited, a subsidiary…
Thai Smile to cease flying on December 31
Suvadhana Sibunruang CEO of Thai Airways Thai Smile, a subsidiary of Thai Airways International, will…
LATAM launches Heathrow to Lima direct flight
Enrique Cueto CEO of LATAM LATAM Airlines has launched a direct service from London Heathrow…
Ryanair: ‘we are NOT charging passengers an additional fee to add a random seat’ after passengers forced to queue at airport
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has debunked claims that they are charging passengers an…
Dublin airport on course hit its cap of 32m passengers on December 17
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin airport is on course for 33.2m passengers in…
Knock is FOURTH Irish airport to install liquids-in-the-bag security scanners
Joe Gilmore of Knock airport Knock airport’s next-generation cabin baggage screening system is now complete…
LISTEN: Planes, trains & auto-refunds, Eoghan Corry & Gareth O’Callaghan on travel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-0igpfEq1w
Cork Airport on course for 2.75m international passengers in 2023
Niall McCarthy of Cork airport Cork Airport is expected to have its busiest year ever,…
Minister says self catering tourism register will be ready for summer after EU talks
Darragh O’Brien The controversial new online register for short-term lets by Ireland’s self catering tourism industry…
Sligo park hotel certified in ‘Great Place to Work’ programme
Mary Halton of Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo Park Hotel has been certified as a “Great…
WATCH: Typhoon hits Chennai airport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8pnnKqKzaA
Ryanair’s record November brings 12-month total to 180.8m pax & 61.6m ahead of nearest rivals
November passenger numbers at Ryanair were 11.7m up 6.4pc on pre pandemic Nov 2019 and…
Alaska surprise $1.9bn acquisition of Hawaiian airlines
In a surprise move, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, the fifth and 15th largest airlines…
Cork on short list to host world tour guides conference in 2026
Fiona Lane Cork has been shortlisted to host the 2026 congress of the World Federation…