Tourism Ireland partners with GoPro to promote Ireland as adventure travel destination
Alison Metcalfe of Tourism Ireland Tourism Ireland has partnered with GoPro to promote Ireland as…
Yearly Archives: 2025
‘The children make more noise than the bloody aircraft overhead’ – Michael O’Leary on airport noise campaign
Michael O’Leary Michael O’Leary has “absolutely no” sympathy for residents around Dublin Airport, dismissing noise…
Ryanair to add 35 new cabin crew positions based at Shannon Airport
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair is to add 35 new cabin crew positions based…
Bryan Bedford as the USA’s FAA administrator despite pilot training hours concerns
Bryan Bedford administrator of the FAA The United States Senate has confirmed Bryan Bedford as…
Irish visitor numbers to USA flat in June (down 3pc) while Japan falls 6pc
Irish visitor numbers rio USA flat (down 0.3pc) in June and down 17.4pc since pre…
Profits at Ray Byrne’s Wineport down 47pc in 2024
Wineport Lodge reported post-tax profits of €559,636 in 2023, down 47pc from €1.05m in 2022.…
Virgin Atlantic latest to introduce free wifi for passengers
Shai Weiss CEO of Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic has introduced free streaming-quality wifi for Flying…
Five Italian airports hit by 24-hour strike by baggage handlers and easyJet flight crews
Alessandro Albertini President of ANAMA Italy is experiencing significant disruptions to air travel due to…
Wexford’s 40th Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival opens today
John Nunn Director of Kilmore Quay festival Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival, marking its 40th year,…
Comeraghs Wild Festival under way in county Waterford
Bernadette Drohan director of Comeraghs Wild Festival Comeraghs Wild Festival, from 10 to 13 July…
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ slashes Brand USA budget by 80pc
Donald Trump Brand USA’s funding has been slashed by 80pc to $20m under Donald Trump’s…
Rosslare Europort plans €200m expansion project
Rosslare Europort is preparing a planning application for an expansion project costing over €200m. The…
American Airlines to introduce its Flagship Suite seats on additional routes
American Airlines will introduce its Flagship Suite seats on additional routes for the winter season,.…
LISTEN: BBC Talkback Best and worst airports, Eoghan Corry, William Crawley and Rob Staines
https://youtu.be/iO4OtFiea2w
Government seeks revised business case for Waterford Airport’s €12m grant application
William Bolster CEO of Waterford airport The Government has asked for a revised business case…
Lead-in time for summer bookings getting shorter and more difficult to predict – Jet2
Steve Heapy CEO of Jet2 Jet2 has described the forecast for fiscal year 2026 as…
Ryanair to treble presence at Modlin airport
Michael O’Leary Michael O’Leary has announced plans to treble the number of passengers Ryanair serves…
Bergamo airport temporarily closed after man sucked into aircraft engine
Amelia Corti CEO of Bergamo airport Bergamo airport in Italy was temporarily closed yesterday after…
Homeports swapped for Norwegian Breakaway & Norwegian Prima for 2026-27 winter season
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line will swap the homeports of the Norwegian Breakaway…
Composer Jordan Rakei records Heathrow soundtrack from airport’s own sounds
Jordan Rakei composer Passengers flying from Heathrow this summer can listen to a new piece…
Hotel Doolin opens cafe in association with Banner books and local artists
Donal Minihane GM of Hotel Doolin & director of Doolin arts festival A new café…
Smoke from wildfire briefly closes Marseilles airport
Julien Coffinier CEO of Marseilles airport A wildfire has erupted near Marseille, leading to the…
Airlines for America to raise Dublin airport passenger cap with White House
Keith Glatz of A4A Airlines for America has said it will raise the issue of…
Bulgaria next to join the euro on 1 January 2026
Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro is scheduled for 1 January 2026, making it the 21st…
Aer Lingus sees 10pc rise in passenger dropping off bags the night before
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus The last week in June has experienced…
Premium Economy revolution: Emirates showcases retrofit B777 in Dublin
Emirates showcased its retrofitted 777-300ER aircraft to invited guests in Dublin yesterday, not in use…
London post office survey names Dublin seventh most expensive city in Europe
Nick Read CEO English Post Office London post office annual travel money’s city costs barometer,…
European aviation now 8pc ahead of pre-pandemic levels – ACI
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General ACI Europe reported a 3.4pc increase in passenger traffic…
Ryanair ranks first among the world’s largest airlines for having lowest CO2 emissions – Cirium
Jeremy Bowen CEO of Cirium Ryanair ranks first among the world’s largest airlines for having…
Avolon acquires 15 and sells 20 aircraft during April to June period
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon reported the acquisition of 15 aircraft and the sale…
Galway Film Fleadh extensive 100-movie 37th edition get under way
Maeve McGrath Director of Galway Film Fleadh Galway Film Fleadh, arguably Ireland’s leading film festival,…
Unruly passenger on board Ryanair flight escapes with suspended sentence
Ryanair has welcomed a Dublin District Court verdict convicting a disruptive passenger from flight FR5325,…
Tourism Ireland attends BMW in Germany to promote golf in Ireland
Evelina Alimaite, EI Travel Group; Alison Crummy, Fáilte Ireland; Matthew Donnan, Tourism NI; David Moore,…
Princess cruises offers €300 off connecting flights
John Padgett ex CEO of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has announced up to €300pp off…
Euro-Toques Ireland launches Rising Pastry Chef of the Year Competition 2025
Conor Halpenny of Square Dundalk, Chair of Euro-Toques Ireland Euro-Toques Ireland launches the inaugural Rising…
Today marks 40th Anniversary of first flight by Ryanair
July 8 marks the 40th Anniversary of the first flight by Ryanair from Waterford Airport.…
‘South African Airways no longer requires government support’
Barbara Creecy, South Africa’s transport minister South African Airways operates independently and no longer requires…
WATCH: Stop Citywest Hotel Purchase protest blocks the M7
https://youtu.be/DeDfFJgavwg
Dublin to Helsinki among 80 rotations cancelled by Finnair due to strike
Kimmo Mäki CEO of Helsinki Airport A strike by airport ground workers in Helsinki resumed…
French ATC strikes continue to be extended without notice – Ryanair
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC The French ATC strikes have been extended for…