Cunard expands entertainment programme on 2026 transatlantic crossings
Cunard expanding entertainment programme on 2026 transatlantic crossings aboard Queen Mary 2. Guests sailing between…
Yearly Archives: 2026
PRESSURE mounts on Air Baltic as it is only 10pc hedged against fuel price increase
Air Baltic is facing significant financial pressure after jet fuel prices in Europe more than…
IAG drops out from race for TAP Portugal at bidding deadline
IAG did not submit a bid for up to 49.9pc in TAP Air Portugal by…
“Beannachtaí na Cásca – and how Easter in ancient Irish calculations could be FOUR weeks earlier than Vatican Easter)
Why, to the inconvenience of airlines and the hospitality industry, does Easter keep moving, and…
Skybus ends Newquay to Gatwick PSO early due to fuel price spike
Skybus terminated pso flights on 3 April 2026. The airline cited rapidly rising fuel prices…
SUNSHINE and SAHA in the ALGARVE by Dylan Kehoe WINNER of the Travel Extra young travel writer of the year
Dylan Kehoe receives his award from Jenny Rafter of Aer Lingus and Eoghan Corry The…
Ryanair flight reductions affect routes across Spain
Ryanair has implemented flight reductions across several Spanish airports in 2026. The cuts have removed…
MSC Cruises redeployeds the MSC World Europa to the Caribbean for winter 2026-27
Move marks the debut of MSC World Europa in the Caribbean region. MSC World America…
WHAT will Willie Walsh bring as CEO of Indigo and what will he do with the airline?
The announcement came on April 1, and it did not turn out to be a…
Permission granted for 43-bedroom hotel in Dublin’s Temple Bar
Dublin City Council has granted planning permission to Chambers Properties Ltd for a 43-bedroom hotel.…
LISTEN: Jet fuel price and aviation – Eoghan Corry Marina Efthymiou & Fran McNulty on RTE Behind the story
Jet fuel price and aviation – Eoghan Corry Marina Efthymiou & Fran McNulty on the…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary hilarious interview with Colette Fitzpatrick
https://youtu.be/-cgLTyCvQBw
AerCap signed 202 lease agreements in the quarter
AerCap signed 202 lease agreements in the first quarter of 2026. • The company completed…
Contract signed for new €7.8m visitor centre at Clonmacnoise
Contract for the €7.8m redevelopment of the visitor centre at Clonmacnoise has been signed. Project…
Two thirds of holidaymakers will stay within Europe for next trip – AA Ireland
AA Ireland surveyed 1,180 respondents on holiday intentions. 64.8pc of holidaymakers planned to stay within…
WATCH: Rising cost of jet fuel and holidays – Eoghan Corry on RTE Prime Time
https://youtu.be/c4WzFoLD1AA
LISTEN: Check your passport is in date, Eoghan Corry on RTE radio Today with David McCullagh
https://youtu.be/RvkEO8CQauc
New difficulties for Dublin MetroLink as director departs
Seán Sweeney revealed his departure as programme director of Dublin MetroLink for family reasons. Lorcan…
Insurers win permission to appeal in London High Court aircraft leasing case
Insurers received permission from a London court to appeal the $1bn ruling on Russia stranded…
Tauck names Lumière and the Serene in two separate ceremonies
Tauck named the Lumière in Lyon on 27 March with around 50 guests present. The…
Ronan Keating shoots Wild Atlantic TV series for BBC
Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic series airs from 6 April on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer…
Irish Travel Agents Association confirms no holiday surcharges
The Irish Travel Agents Association confirmed no evidence of holiday surcharges despite rising fuel costs…
HERE are the 18 historic towns set to share €2m funding under the 2026 Historic Towns Initiative
Eighteen towns across Ireland share the total €2m allocation. The project addresses vacancy and supports…
‘Not suitable for cruise ship navigation’ – Carnival Cruise Line removes Tracy Arm Fjord from programmes
Carnival removed Tracy Arm Fjord visits for the summer 2026 Alaska season. Ships now cruise…
Century Cruises announces fleet expansion and new destinations
Century Cruises announced fleet expansion and new destinations to unveil later in April 2026. The…
Sunexpress introduces €10 fuel surcharge on some services (but NOT Dublin)
SunExpress has added a fuel surcharge of €10 per passenger for routes between Turkey and…
KEY Takeaways as Rendez Vous en France 2026 concludes in Nice
The CEO of French Tourism Adam Oubuih told a media press conference that France is…
OPEN AGAIN: Dublin airport’s beloved 51st and Green lounge back in business after refurb
Dublin Airport has reopened its Terminal 2 51st and Green Lounge used by passengers who…
Donegal airport’s afternoon flight to Dublin restored after campaign
The restoration of the afternoon Public Service Obligation flight between Donegal Airport and Dublin has…
New €1.5m visitor centre inaugurated at Sligo’s Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
A newly upgraded visitor centre at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery has officially opened and ministers have…
Bobby Healy’s drone delivery firm Manna to create 200 jobs after raising $50m
Bobby Healy’s drone delivery firm Manna has raised $50m in a new Series B funding…
Royal Caribbean to swap Freedom for Mariner of the Seas at Southampton in 2027
Royal Caribbean has swapped ships for the 2027 season in Southampton where Freedom of the…
CDB Aviation delivers first of two Airbus A321LR aircraft to Icelandair
Icelandair and CDB Aviation signed the lease agreements in January 2024. The first aircraft arrived…
SURPRISE: Willie Walsh to become CEO of India’s Indigo
Willie Walsh has been named chief executive of IndiGo. His current IATA term ends on…
TEN KEY takeaways from Day One at Rendez Vous en France 2026
The 19th edition of Rendez-vous en France opened on 31 March 2026 in Nice and…
April fool frolics: Classic media pranks down the years relating to travel
Here are some of the most famous and memorable April Fools’ media pranks related to…
CONNACHT restaurant awards: FIVE county champions retain their titles
The restaurants of Connacht have all retained their titles at the Irish restaurant awards regional…
Royal Caribbean reveals details & Miami base for Hero of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has revealed its fourth Icon-class ship, the Hero of the Seas. The vessel…
Aergo appoints Paul Sheridan as CEO
Aergo Capital has named Paul Sheridan as Chief Executive Officer effective 2 June 2026. Sheridan…
IFSA Table to Tech Conference takes place at the Mullingar Park Hotel
The IFSA Table to Tech Conference took place at the Mullingar Park Hotel on 31…