European consumer groups call for end to cabin bag charges
Agustín Reyna CEO of BEUC The coalition of European consumer groups, BEUC and its 16…
Yearly Archives: 2025
HERE is what to expect at Epic Universe Orlando theme park, which opened yesterday
This is what to expect at Universal’s new theme park, Epic Universe, which opened yesterday…
Killaloe’s new bridge officially opened
A new bridge over the River Shannon has officially opened linking the towns of Killaloe…
Balearic Islands to cease using social media influencers to promote tourism
Jaume Bauzá Balearic Tourism Minister The Balearic Islands government will cease using social media influencers…
Long queues at immigration in Lisbon after new controls
João Nunes Airport Managing Director Lisbon Airport Increased queues and waiting times at borders due…
Waterford, Sligo, and Derry airports could be earmarked for pilot training
William Bolster CEO of Waterford airport Ireland’s aviation policy is assessing the possibility of utilising…
Lufthansa completes refurb of first class lounge at Munich
Lufthansa has completed the refurbishment of its first class lounge at Munich Airport in Terminal…
Lufthansa & Air France pull out of takeover talks with Air Europa
Jesús Nuño de la Ros CEO of Air Europa Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM have…
IndiGo to add Manchester & Amsterdam to Mumbai network on July 2
Pieter Elbers CEO of IndiGo Flights between Mumbai and Manchester will depart at 0415 on…
Aer Lingus announces A330 winter seasonal service 3w to Cancún
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has announced an A330-300 service to Cancún to commence…
Donegal Minister wants PSO subsidy for Dublin-Derry flights
Steve Frazer MD of Derry Airport Minister of State Donegal based Charlie McConalogue has indicated…
Marcus White puts Hydro Hotel in Lisdoonvarna for sale for €4.75m
The Hydro Hotel, located in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, has a historical connection to match-making, tracing…
Swiss cancels 1,400 summer flights due to shortage of pilots & aircraft
Dieter Vranckx CEO of Swiss Swiss is cancelling 1,400 flights for the 2025 summer season,…
Winners of the Irish Restaurant Awards
The finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025 took place at the Clayton Burlington hotel…
Royal Caribbean reveals images of new build Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has revealed images of its upcoming ship, the Star of the Seas,…
Westminster government to introduce pet passports from June 4 for all trips to Ireland
Keir Starmer From 4th June, a NI Pet Travel Document is required for bringing pets…
MSC to upgrade specialty dining programme across fleet
MSC World America, Butcher’s Cut MSC Cruises has unveiled an upgrade to its specialty dining…
AirBaltic to postpone planned IPO until 2026
Klavs Vasks of Air Baltic1 airBaltic may postpone its planned IPO until 2026, with its…
US DOJ to drop criminal prosecution against Boeing
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing The United States Department of Justice is discussing the possibility…
Wizz Air’s English subsidiary receives first A321XLR
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air Wizz Air’s English subsidiary has received its first A321-200NY(XLR)…
Lufthansa to continue rollout of Allegris on new B787-9 and retrofitted B747-8
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa Lufthansa will continue the rollout of Allegris business class this…
GOL Linhas Aéreas secures USD1.9bn to exit Chapter 11
Celso Ferrer CEO of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes GOL Linhas Aéreas has secured a USD1.9bn…
Royal Caribbean cancels more visits to Labadee
Royal Caribbean International announced the cancellation of additional visits to its private island Labadee in…
‘Non-refundable deposit’ – Boeing asks US court to dismiss Comair B737 Max case
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing has requested a US federal court to dismiss a…
€8m allocated to Donegal, Kerry & Knock under Regional Airports programme
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport Just under €8m has been allocated to three regional airports…
Air France-KLM launches Flying Blue+ loyalty programme
Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France Air France-KLM group has launched Flying Blue+, a dedicated…
HERE are the 64 national and provincial winners of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025
The finals of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025 took place at the Clayton Burlington hotel…
Carrie Day appointed Ireland manager at Riviera cruises
Carrie Day has been appointed country manager for Ireland at Riviera cruises. Carrie Day’s extensive…
MSC orders two new World Class cruise ships to be delivered 2029 & 2030
MSC Cruises has placed orders for two additional LNG-powered World Class ships from Chantiers de…
Ryanair shares rise 4.5pc in reaction to 2025 full year results
https://youtu.be/SieeuSqxZYQ Ryanair reports average fare down 7pc to €46.42 in 2024 Ryanair shares rose 4.5pc…
TUI launches new Dublin to Tunisia service with 3 hours 35 minutes flying time
The inaugural TUI Airways flight from Dublin, Ireland, to Enfidha, Tunisia, took place on May…
RYANAIR earnings call 2024-2025, the full transcript
https://youtu.be/SieeuSqxZYQ The full transcript of the earnings call from Ryanair full year results, May 19…
PRESS TRIP: Vitoria-Gasteiz hosts Irish media in the Basque country
Sara Rivero of the Spanish Tourist Board, Carissa Casey of Woman’s Way, Cathy Mullan of…
Michael O’Leary may stay on as Ryanair CEO beyond 2028
Michael O’Leary Ryanair reports average fare down 7pc to €46.42 in 2024 Michael O’Leary is…
Ryanair passenger awarded €30,000 for hot pasta injury
Judge Christopher Callan Sienna Darcy, a 12-year-old girl, has been awarded a €30,000 settlement from Ryanair…
Wicklow’s European Golf Club sold to Rathangan businessman Raymond Conlan
Raymond Conlan The European Club, established in 1987 by Pat Ruddy, was sold after being…
Consumer spend on hotels up 10.5pc in April – Bank of Ireland
Conall Mac Coille Bank of Ireland reported spending on hotels and other accommodation was up…
Ryanair set to return to Tel Aviv on June 4 as Wizz resumes services
Miri Regev Israel aviaton minister Ryanair wil resume flights to Tel Aviv on June 4,…
HERE are the 2025 Restaurants Awards winners for Dublin
The 2025 Irish Restaurant Award winners for county Dublin Overall: Chapter One. Café: Two Boys Brew…
Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler names four places he will not be returning
Tony Wheeler founder of Lonely Planet Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler (with his Irish wife…