How Trump saved air cargo in 2025: IATA Global Media Day update with Brendan Sullivan
Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head of Cargo, told delegates at the Global Media Day cargo…
Yearly Archives: 2025
Online revolution and its impact on aviation payments, update from Thierry Stucker at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Airlines process nearly €920bn in payment value annually, with 80pc linked to passenger revenue, ancillary…
‘A reverse Robin Hood’ Regulatory Affairs update from Marie Owens & Thomas Reynart at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation operates within a framework of regulations and fiscal policies that influence connectivity and competitiveness.…
Jamming and spoofing on the increase: Safety update from Nick Careen at at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Jamming and spoofing are on the increase in international aviation, a gathering of internaiontal journalists…
The 7,000 aircraft backlog: Supply chain discussion with Stuart Fox at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation supply chain disruptions result in delayed aircraft deliveries and parts shortages, leading to over…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: “leave that bag onboard during evacuation’ – Willie Walsh
Global aviation is maintaining focus on safety through incident investigations under ICAO Annex 13 obligations,…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: Slowdown in progress to net zero discussed by Marie Owens Thomsen
Aviation’s progress towards net zero by 2050 is being delayed by insufficient sustainable aviation fuel…
JUST BACK FROM: MS Riviera Radiance (naming ceremony)
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCrDd MS Riviera Radiance has been gliding along the Danube since April as guests settle…
United Airlines suffers engine failure at Dulles
A dramatic mid-takeoff engine failure forced United Airlines Flight 803 to abort its Tokyo-bound journey…
JUST BACK FROM: Ashford Castle in county Mayo
A statement entrance. The mood is set by the approach. Grandiose gates, a sweep, a…
STATE OF PLAY: Waterford’s plans to transform the north bank
Along the ancient quay of Waterford in south eastern Ireland, a new construction project is…
JUST BACK FROM: Powersourt Hotel in Enniskerry, county Wicklow
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCGAq One of the most stunning entrance roads to any hotel on the planet is…
Petition launched to reopen Galway Airport
A petition has been launched on Change.org to reopen Galway Airport. The airport site spans…
Canadian boycott shifts Christmas travel away from US borders
Amid escalating US-Canada tensions over tariffs and annexation rhetoric, Canadians are ditching traditional Stateside holidays…
Kilkenny 67-room hotel turned down by Coimisiún Pleanála
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission for 67-bedroom hotel. The decision cited an overbearing impact…
JUST BACK FROM: Granville Hotel in Waterford
Location, location, location. The Granville hotel in Waterford sits on the historic quay, a copuye…
2,400 flights delayed and 104 cancelled across US
Over 2,400 flights were delayed and 104 cancelled across major US hubs like Chicago, Dallas,…
Qatar records tourism boom with GCC visitors in November 2025
Qatar experienced a tourism surge with a 6.2pc increase in airport traffic in November 2025,…
Radisson boosts Pacific tourism with Samoa resort tie-up
Radisson Hotel Group has sealed a landmark partnership to manage the iconic Aggie Grey’s Hotel…
JUST BACK FROM: Movenpick Hotel Geneva
Travellers arriving at Mövenpick Hotel Geneva find the reception area bright with floor-to-ceiling windows that…
DFA dealt with a record number of Irish deaths abroad in 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs will have handed 28,000 assistance requests by year end, up…
China Eastern launches longest flight in the world 20 hours from Shanghai to Buenos Aires
China Eastern has launched the world’s longest commercial flight, MU745 from Shanghai to Buenos Aires…
Minister Caoimhe Archibald joins Tourism Ireland promotion in China
The Belfast Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has joined Tourism Ireland at business luncheon in Shanghai on…
12pc growth & potential for more – CLIA’s Andy Harmer updates Irish trade on cruise trends
Andy Harmer, managing director of CLIA London, delivered a keynote at the Cruise Lines International…
AWTE hold annual Christmas networking event in Dublin as Olwen McKinney chairs new committee
The Association of Women Travel Executives has held ts annual Christmas networking event in Dublin,…
Minister told Uber fixed fares policy complies with regulations
The Department of Transport has confirmed the Uber fixed fares policy complies with regulations. Taxi…
Dublin Airport CEO Kenny Jacobs anticipating move to suspend him
DAA Chief Executive Kenny Jacobs is preparing a possible attempt to suspend his role by…
KEY takeaways from CAPA Global Leaders Forum in Lisbon
The CAPA Airline Leader Summit World, integrated with the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards and…
Ireland wins best destination at Travel Weekly USA awards for 12th successive year
Ireland has won Best Destination in Europe at the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards in…
Coventry Airport to finally close and make way for a battery factory
Rigby Group has revealed that Coventry Airport will close pernanently on 11 June 2026. The…
Details revealed of Contemporary Icons exhibition launched at Gormleys Dublin
Gormley’s Gallery in Dublin is to host a Contemporary Icons exhibition from January 15 to…
Gordon Ramsay opens plane food market in Heathrow
Gordon Ramsay has relaunched Plane Food as Plane Food Market at Heathrow Terminal 5. The…
Air France to expand La Première to Tel Aviv from December 15
Air France will expanded its La Première service to Tel Aviv from December 15. The…
Mullingar’s WinterFest opens today
WinterFest Mullingar is continuing its seasonal programme with the Christmas market scheduled for Mount Street…
‘Pittsburgh here we come’ Aer Lingus announces SIX new routes for 2026
Aer Lingus announces SIX new routes for 2026 Pittsburgh (begins 25 May) Seasonal from Dublin:…
Jeff Collins’ Best4Travel acquires John Bergin’s Skytours
Best4Travel is continuing its expansion by acquiring Skytours leisure business and DiscountTravel.ie. The acquisition increases…
LISTEN: Donald Trump wants to examine social media accounts of tourists, Eoghan Corry & Pat Kenny
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Peru tourism targets 25pc growth from Ireland over next two years
PromPeru, the national tourism board of Peru, hosted a promotional event in Dublin to present…
LATAM launches Amsterdam & Brussels routes and eyes direct Brazil Dublin service after A321XLR arrivals next year
LATAM Airlines Group has confirmed plans to deploy its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft in 2027…
JetBlue opens first ever lounge, BlueHouse Lounge JFK
JetBlue has opened BlueHouse lounge at JFK Terminal 5, its first ever. The lounge spans…