Storm Darragh damage at Holyhead continues to delay Irish Sea crossings
Andrew Sheen CEO of Irish Ferries Heavy delays and cancellations of ferry services between Ireland…
Yearly Archives: 2024
Pakistan continues to top the list of blocked funds countries for aviation – IATA
IATA reports $1.7bn in airline funds are currently blocked from repatriation, showing slight improvement from…
IAA seeks additional €1.2m in fee revenue to cover Dublin airport litigation costs
Declan Fixtpatrick of the IAA The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is seeking an additional €1.2m…
Armada Hotel reports record revenues of €13.23m in 2023
Johnny Burke of the Armada Hotel The Armada Hotel, operated by John Burke, has reported…
Cruise industry expresses strong opposition to Mexico’s $42 per person head proposed cruise tax
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association The cruise industry has expressed strong…
On the Beach says new Irish website will reach 15pc of size of English market
Shaun Morton CEO of On the Beach On the Beach is optimistic about its new…
Dublin City Council denies planning permission for 100-room hotel on Baggot Street
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Dublin City Council has denied planning permission for a new…
IATA forecasts that global air passenger numbers will exceed 5bn for the first time in 2025
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA forecasts that global air passenger numbers will exceed 5bn…
Bristow delays take over of SAR operations to November as CHC reports loss of €8.74m
Philip Bartlett Director of Bristow Ireland Bristow has delayed its takeover of the search-and-rescue helicopter…
SWISS confirms order for an additional five Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Dieter Vranckx CEO of Swiss SWISS has confirmed an order for an additional five Airbus…
Sustainable Aviation Fuel production reached only two thirds of projection in 2024 – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production reached 1m…
Air Canada to introduce charges for carry-on bags and seat selection fee in January
Michael Rousseau CEO of Air Canada Air Canada plans to bar carry-on bags and impose…
Atlantic Aviation made profit of €10.1m from sale of 50pc stake to EirTrade Aviation
The Atlantic Aviation Group, led by Patrick Jordan, earned a profit of €10.1m from selling…
Italy implements a ban on self-check-in key boxes for holiday rentals just before Jubilee Year
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Italy has implemented a ban on self-check-in key boxes…
Supply chain issues will continue to affect airline performance for years to come – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA anticipates that severe supply chain issues will continue to…
Tourism to USA more expensive & to Ireland greater value as Euro:Dollar rate reaches 1.05
Visits to the USA have become more expensive due to the euro’s decline against the…
Ulick McEvaddy seeks planning permission for cargo hub near Dublin Airport
Ulick McEvaddy A group led by Ulick McEvaddy is seeking planning permission for a large…
Viking names Viking Vela in Trieste
Viking celebrated the naming of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela, in a ceremony…
Hotel openings worldwide in December
Christopher J Nassetta CEO of Hilton International Radisson Red in Galway is the marquee hotel…
Stansted Airport’s single runway to accommodate 51m annually by the 2040s
Gareth Powell MD at London Stansted London Stansted Airport has unveiled a draft Sustainable Development…
SMBC Aviation Capital delivers first Airbus A321neo LR to Icelandair
Peter Barrett CEO of SMBC Dublin based SMBC Aviation Capital has delivered the first Airbus…
Sligo Park Hotel installs 400 solar panels on its roof
Gerard Moore of the Sligo Park Hotel Sligo Park Hotel has installed 400 solar panels…
KLM to trial a buy on board service from mid-February 2025 (but will keep free service)
Marjan Rintel CEO of KLM KLM will trial a Buy on Board (BoB) service from…
HX launches 14 unique signature cocktails
HX has launched its new Signature Cocktail Range, featuring 14 unique cocktails inspired by its…
Mogán in Gran Canaria to introduce €0.15 tourist tax per person per day
Mogán, a popular tourist town in Gran Canaria, is set to introduce a €0.15 tourist…
Air France to commence seasonal Cork to Paris Charles de Gaulle earlier than expected in 2025
Managing Director, Cork Airport, Niall MacCarthy, Ambassador of France in Ireland, Céline Place, and Honorary…
ASL Airlines Ireland adds B737-800BDSF to its flee
Hugh Flynn of ASL ASL Airlines Ireland has announced the addition of a B737-800BDSF to…
Limerick signs Sister Cities agreement with Austin, Texas
Eileen Coleman of LImerick Tourism Limerick has signed a Sister Cities agreement with Austin, Texas,…
Air India places new order for 100 Airbus aircraft
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India Air India has placed a new order for 100…
Six additional airlines, including BA & Singapore join IATA turbulence aware programme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported growing interest in its Turbulence Aware Platform, with…
Ryanair, Transavia, Vueling & Wizz to acquire vacant slots at Paris Orly Airport
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Low-cost airlines, including easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia, Vueling, and Wizz Air,…
ILTM Cannes reports growth of 12pc over 2023
The annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes reported growth of 12pc over 2023. The…
Domino’s pizza plans £2bn in system sales by 2028
Andrew Rennie CEO of Domino’s Pizzas Domino’s Pizza Group in England has announced a new…
Bailie Hotel in Cavan plans 22 new bedrooms amid refurbishment
The Bailie Hotel in Cavan is planning a significant refurbishment, aiming to add 22 new…
Ryanair Engineering Training Academy welcomes its 1,000th trainee
Ryanair Engineering Training Academy welcomed its 1,000th trainee as part of its initiative to support…
US District Court Judge Reed O’Connor rejects plea deal between Boeing and US Dept of Justice
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing US District Court Judge Reed O’Connor has rejected a plea…
Zurich acquires AIG’s global personal travel insurance business
Mario Creco CEO of Zurich insurance Zurich has acquired AIG’s global personal travel insurance and…
England’s advertising authority orders Wizz Air to drop ads over environmental claims
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air Wizz Air has been ordered by England’s Advertising Standards…
European Commission approves Lufthansa’s 41pc stake in ITA Airways
Fabio Lazzerini CEO of Ita Airways The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s 41pc stake in…
TAP Air Portugal to add two new summer US routes from Lisbon in 2025
Luis Rodrigues CEO of TAP Air Portugal TAP Air Portugal will add two new summer-seasonal…