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HERE are the KEY takeaways from IPW 2026 in Fort Lauderdale DUPDATED: Big three Gulf…
UPDATED: Big three Gulf carriers operate 1,047 flights as recovery continues
EASA has extended its Middle East and Persian Gulf CZIB until 27 May 2026. Operators…
EasyJet reports first-half loss amid rising fuel costs & reveals plans for loyalty programme
EasyJet recorded a first-half loss of €650m. Second-half bookings stood at 58pc sold. Jet fuel…
TRAVEL Extra quote of the day: Walter Starkie
Travel Extra quote of the day, a selection of the literary, insightful, profound, prosaic, humorous,…
KEY takeaways from Routes Europe 2026 in Rimini
The 19th edition of Routes Europe brought together over 120 airlines, delegates from 65 countries,…
Aer Lingus launches Dublin Montpelier 2w service
Aer Lingus operated the first flight EI540 from Dublin Airport to Montpellier Flights to Montpellier…
HERE are the 2026 Restaurants Awards winners for Dublin
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud (Overall/All Ireland winner): Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud serves modern French cuisine with classical…
Patrick Guilbaud wins back 2026 All Ireland restaurant title from Chapter One
The All-Ireland Final of the 2026 Irish Restaurant Awards took place at the Clayton Hotel.…
Ryanair full year results shows average fare €50 & ancillary revenue €24 per passenger as profit rises 40pc
Ryanair carried 208.4 million passengers in the year ended March 2026. Average fare €50.60,ancillary revenue…
Self catering tourism register postponed until December 2026
The Irish government has decided to postpone the introduction of the proposed national register for…
Sense of optimism prevails at Indaba 2026 in Durban
Minister Patricia de Lille and tourism ministers from across Africa addressed media and stakeholders during…
ATE 2026 concludes in Adelaide
The 46th Australian Tourism Exchange has concluded in Adelaide after a highly successful four-day event…
’Cheap flights, not lounges’ – Michael O’Leary criticises airport lounge and air bridge charges
Michael O’Leary has criticised charges for airport lounges and air bridges. Ryanair passengers focus on…
DAA International to partner with new international airport in Vietnam
DAA International has partnered for the development of Gia Binh International Airport. The airport lies…
Andrew Phelan new GM at Avalon House Hotel
Andrew Phelan has become general manager of Avalon House Hotel. The hotel operates as a…
CANCELLATIONS at Dublin airport today
Cancellations at Dublin airport: Southampton EI3308@17.50 & inbound EI3309 Doha QR18@12.55 & inbound QR17 Scheduled:…
Dublin airport rolling annual reaches 37.2m passengers after record April
Dublin Airport handled 3.11 million passengers in April 2026. Passenger numbers rose 1.1 percent compared…
Cork airport handled 295,333 passengers in April, up 40pc since pre pandemic
Cork Airport recorded 295,333 passengers in April 2026. The total was 4.4 pc lower than…
Clare County Council repurposes plans for former restaurant in Ennis to tourism
Clare County Council allocated €7m in September 2025 for The Cloister conversion. Original plans featured…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry discusses Summer Travel on RTÉ the Business with Richard Curran
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Dublin airport passenger cap legislation ready for cabinet approval – Darragh O’Brien
Transport minister Darragh O Brien has confirmed that legislation to remove the long standing passenger…
EASA clears way for use of US Jet A fuel in Europe
EASA issued new recommendations on the use of US-produced Jet A fuel. Jet A carries…
TIGS returns to Killenard Co Laois for event next Wednesday
The event takes place at The Heritage Resort on 20 May 2026. Tee times run…
Europe’s airports welcome Commission guidance on airport slot rules
The European Commission released guidance on slot usage during the fuel crisis. Airlines may receive…
Tourism Ireland launches ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign
Tourism Ireland launched the ‘Ireland Unrushed’ campaign in May 2026. The campaign runs across 15…
Lough Erne Resort concierge Neal Graham honoured by Les Clefs d’Or
Neal Graham received Les Clefs d’Or membership at Lough Erne Resort. The award followed a…
Tourism Ireland hosts B2B golf workshop in Glasgow
Seventeen golf tour operators attended the event in Glasgow. They held around 290 one-to-one meetings…
Tourism industry calls for delay and clarity on EU-Aligned Irish Register
The ISCF has called for postponement of the register to September 2026. Clear exemptions have…
Princess Cruises reintroduces popular €1 per person deposit offer
The €1 per person deposit offer runs for three days from 12 May 2026. It…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry on latest Michael O’Leary call for drinks ban
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