IATA highlights need for greater flexibility in aviation fuel usage
IATA raised concerns over potential fuel shortfalls if the Middle East conflict continues. The association…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Princess Cruises reintroduces popular €1 per person deposit offer
The €1 per person deposit offer runs for three days from 12 May 2026. It…
Avalon House Hotel introduces La Rive Sauna
Avalon House Hotel introduced the La Rive Sauna in spring 2026. The Summer Wellness Reset…
Travel Department offering €100 off per person on May departures
The €100 per person discount applies to May 2026 departures of seven nights or more.…
An Gúm celebrates 100 years of publishing history
An Gúm was established in 1926 and marks its centenary in 2026. The conference takes…
Hibernia Line confirms new Cork ferry service to France’s Boulogne-sur-Mer
Hibernia Line operates six sailings per week between Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer. Service starts from mid-June…
Aer Lingus confident of jet fuel supply but ‘long haul yield pressure’ leads to €103m loss in Q1
Aer Lingus recorded an operating loss of €103 million in Q1 2026 compared with €55…
EPIC emigration centre showcases new features at tenth anniversary gala event in Dublin
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum marked ten years with a gala event in Dublin. Guests…
TWO ministers lead Asturias sales mission to Ireland to promote new Aer Lingus route
Two regional ministers led the Asturias tourism delegation at an event in Dublin to mark…
‘TWENTY minutes through security for ALL passengers’ – Dublin airport anticipates 11m passengers in summer 2026
Dublin Airport prepares for 11 million passengers over the summer months. Peak months of June…
NO exemption for airlines under EU261 on jet fuel supply – EU Commissioner
European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, has stated that airlines must compensate…
Ryanair increases Dublin Santander flights for Champions Cup
Ryanair added 400 seats on Dublin Santander route for May 2026. Outbound flights scheduled on…
Airbus says production rates remain stable as it delivers 67 aircraft
Airbus delivered 67 aircraft to 39 customers in April 2026. The company recorded 28 gross…
Daa opens applications for the Dublin Airport Community Fund 2026
Applications for the €500,000 Dublin Airport Community Fund opened on Friday, 8 May 2026. The…
Emirates Group reports 3pc rise in annual profits to end March despite war disruption
Emirates Group profits rose 3 pc to $5.7 billion. Pre-tax profits reached $6.6 billion with…
Lufthansa passenger numbers for March up 3.4pc to 9.7m as airline faces €1.7bn fuel bill increase
Lufthansa reported adjusted operating loss of €612m in Q1 2026. Group revenue increased by eight…
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Hostelworld revenue up 2pc as guidance unchanged by Gulf war
Hostelworld reported no material revenue impact from Middle East conflict. European travel demand remained in…
TWO WEEKS to go: ISCF renews call for delay in tourism accommodation register
The register is scheduled to become operational on 20 May 2026. Owners must meet planning…
Ballyhoura launches guided walk series with local mountain leaders
Ballyhoura launched guided walk series with local leaders. First walk visited Bay Lough in Knockmealdown…
Celebrity Apex returns to Southampton for her third consecutive summer season
Celebrity Apex returned to Southampton for summer season. Ship offers eight night Norwegian Fjords sailings…
United launches new inflight entertainment channel featuring Peacock content
United launched dedicated Peacock inflight entertainment channel. Channel available from 1 May 2026 on seatback…
Sceilg Mhichíl reopens for 2026 visitor season.
Sceilg Mhichíl reopened to visitors from 9 May 2026. Access depends on favourable weather and…
Dublin airport removes concrete fins on the outside of Terminal 1
Removal of concrete fins started on south eastern corner of Terminal 1. Project allows installation…
Riviera Travel expands FAM programme for Irish agents to THREE dedicated trips
Riviera Travel to organise three trips dedicate to Irish agents. 15 FAM trips in 2026.…
TODAY is deadline for action on Dublin airport passenger cap and publication of Oireachtas report
The Oireachtas transport committee says it will finalise a report on scrapping the Dublin Airport…
Oceanwide Expeditions arranges medical evacuations from Hondius
Oceanwide Expeditions arranges evacuation of three individuals. Two confirmed hantavirus cases reported. Three passengers died…
Dividend from English defence subsidiary boosts Atlantic Aviation
Pre-tax profits at Atlantic Aviation Group reached €3.12m in 2024. Dividend income from AAG Defence…
Uber expands app with hotel bookings
Uber added hotel bookings to its app. The service partners with Expedia Group. Over 700000…
Qantas Group extends flight capacity reduction until September
Qantas and Jetstar extend reductions until 30 September 2026. International capacity decreases by 2pc. Sydney…
‘No plans to reduce flights’ – ITA Airways
ITA Airways has no plans to cut flights. The carrier has covered 80pc of fuel…
Amsterdam bans outdoor advertising for cruise ships
Amsterdam has introduced the ban on cruise advertising. The prohibition started on 1 May 2026. …
Emirates restores 96 pc of global network
Emirates has restored 96 pc of its global network. The airline operates to 137 destinations…
Ryanair says close-in bookings ‘very strong” as holiday market softens
Michael O’Leary says that Ryanair fares will be similar to last year as the airline…
Three passengers dead from suspected hantavirus aboard Oceanwide Expeditions Hondius (two Irish aboard)
The Department of Foreign Affairs says two Irish passport holders are aboard stricken ship Three…
Irish Whiskey Association and the Scotch Whisky Association meet in Dublin
The Irish Whiskey Association and Scotch Whisky Association met in Dublin. Discussions focused on protection…
Major Irish based lessors impacted as USA’s Spirit Airlines ceases operations
Spirit Airlines suspended operations at 0300 Eastern Time on 2 May 2026 The airline cited…
Port of Cork schedules record 103 cruise calls for 2026 season
The Port of Cork confirmed the largest cruise programme in the Republic of Ireland for…
Irish whiskey producers lobby to join Scotch in removal of Trump’s 10pc tariff
Whiskey produced in the t26 counties currently attracts a 10 pc tariff in the US.…
ASTURIAS here were come, direct flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus commence today
Aer Lingus launched direct flights from Dublin to Asturias on 2 May 2026. The service…