TWO new terminals and integrated transfers: $17bn Transformation of JFK underway
Workers and officials have marked a pivotal moment in the historic redevelopment of John F.…
Yearly Archives: 2025
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Thomas a Becket: Places associated with the saint for his feast day (December 28)
Name of Thomas a Becket in a Llimerick manuscript Canterbury Cathedral, England: This is the…
Truffle tourism gaining popularity in Teruel and Soria
Truffle hunting experiences, known as ‘trufiturismo’, are gaining popularity in Spain’s Teruel and Soria regions,…
Emerald Star by Le Boat January sale starts today
Emerald Star by Le Boat January sale starts today with savings up to €800 on…
Iberia expands operations to Brazil
Spanish airline Iberia is set to bolster its presence in the Brazilian market, designating it…
Barcelona claims operators of illegal luxury apartments are using AI to evade detection
Barcelona claims a clandestine network of luxury tourist apartments along Barcelona’s iconic Passeig de Gràcia…
Spain’s Navacerrada ski resort reveals it has operating on expired licence for FIVE years
The Navacerrada ski resort in Spain is commencing its fifth season without a valid operating…
Eric Trump submits plans for grand ballroom at Doonbeg resort
Trump Hotels have submitted plans for a grand ballroom at his golf resort in Doonbeg,…
Flights cancelled due to high winds in Norway and Sweden
Flights have been cancelled as a result of winds reaching speeds of 44 metres per…
ALLI want for Christmas is an A321XLR – delivery of Aer Lingus EI-XLX Saint Brendan delayed until May
The Airbus A321XLR aircraft registered as EI-XLX (named after Saint Brendan) was due to be…
United signs sale and leaseback agreement with SMBC for twenty Boeing 737-9
United Airlines has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with Dublin-based SMBC Aviation Capital for…
Carnival adjusts itineraries after port sale in Papua New Guinea
Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted itineraries for the Carnival Encounter after to the sale of…
‘Consumers still prefer travel agents for high costs and complex decisions’ – Why AI travel bookings will NEVER catch on
In the era of AI, consumers still prefer established online travel agencies or direct supplier…
HERE are the major transactions in second hand cruise market in 2025
The secondhand cruise ship market records several key transactions in recent months. Ships change owners…
Planning your next trip? Discover the joy of guided group holidays
There is a truly exciting feeling that comes with planning your next holiday, whether you…
Ryanair launches seasonal sale which includes peak summer seats
Ryanair has confirmed its largest seat sale to date on 26 December 2025. The airline…
Aer Lingus launches seasonal sale for travel between February and May
Aer Lingus has launched its January sale on 26 December 2025 with fares to North…
‘KING of all birds’ – Highlights of wren boys activities around Ireland on Saint Stephen’s day
Lá an Dreoilín (Day of the Wren) saw vibrant celebrations across Ireland on Saint Stephen;s day featuring…
Released memos reveal scale of Dept of Finance opposition to Budget VAT cut for hospitality
Details have been revealed of the strength of the opposition by Department of Finance officials…
State papers: Complaints over VIP arrivals causing delays at Dublin Airport prior to construction of Pier A in 1993
State Papers from 1993 released as part of the New Year reveal of confidential papers…
State Papers: Shannon Airport proposed as NASA emergency landing site in 1995
State Papers from 1995 released as part of the New Year reveal of confidential papers…
State Papers: ‘harassing and scary’ – what Christy Moore endured at Holyhead in 2004
State Papers from 2004 released as part of the New Year reveal of confidential papers…
Chinese national sentenced for luggage theft attempt on Singapore Airlines
A Chinese National Liu Ming was sxentenced to 20 months in jail for luggage theft…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint John on his feast day December 27: Destinations associated with the Evangelist
Tomb of Saint John the Apostle in Selcuk St John the Evangelist, stained glass in…
WATCH: Peace, bad-will & scrap the Cap – Michael O’Leary’s Christmas Message 2025
Like the Pope and the kings of England and Spain, Michael O’Leary has delivered his…
Wizz Air acquires ex-TUI slots at Luton
Wizz Air’s Engish AOC has acquired slots at London Luton from TUI Group after TUI…
Air Charter Scotland commences first commercial operation with Wick-Aberdeen Dyce PSO route
Air Charter Scotland is to launch its first scheduled route after winning the Public Service…
Carlow’s Woodford Dolmen Hotel to add 42 rooms
The Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow has submitted a planning application to Carlow County Council…
‘In the BUSH that I love best’ – St Stephen’s day in Ireland and the wren boys
Wren boys piper Saint Stephen’s Day, the feast of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr,…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Stephen through Jerusalem, Rome, Vienna & Dublin: Destinations associated with the saint
Church of St Etienne (St Stephen), Jerusalem Deacon Stephen, the first martyred saint, is associated…
Norwegian Cruise Line reintroduces €42 ‘free at sea plus’ drinks package
Norwegian Cruise Line brings back the Free at Sea Plus package for sailings from February…
Carnival expands adults-only cruise programme for 2026
Carnival reveals more adults-only sailings under the Sailings for Adults programme in 2026. Ships including…
Lady Gaga boost Brazilian tourism in 2025
Brazil has shattered tourism expectations in 2025, attracting more than nine million international visitors, a…
Azul launches share offering to settle debts
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras launches a primary share offering to raise up to €1.11 billion…
Honeywell discloses €399m potential legal liability in SEC filing
Honeywell International Inc has disclosed in an SEC filing on 22 December that it expects…
DON’T SPOIL CHRISTMAS: Warning for seasonal swimmers from Irish coast guard
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and RNLI have appealed to the anyone planning…
Airports closed, but Shannon airport remains open for emergencies on Christmas day
Ireland’s airports have closed for Christmas day as is the norm. Irish airspace remains open…
What’s going on at Dublin Airport? NEW twist in spat between Basil Geoghegan and Kenny Jacobs as CEO is suspended
Dublin Airport operator DAA has confirmed that chief executive Kenny Jacobs takes time out of…
FIFTEEN of the best places in Ireland to swim outdoors on Christmas day
Some of the best places for outdoor swimming in Ireland on Christmas Day, chosen for…
RECORD 1 million visitors to Winterval in Waterford so far
Winterval 2025 in Waterford attracted 995,000 visitors before its final weekend according to mobile phone…