Spanish startup Alma cruises ceases operations without sailing after charter terminated
Elisardo Sánchez president of Alma cruises Alma Cruises has officially ceased operations, citing the unilateral…
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RECORD May for Ryanair with 19.6m passengers – 39pc ahead of pre pandemic
Ryanair recorded a total of 19.6m in May, a new record for that month. This…
‘Support for CORSIA is weakening’ – Willie Walsh expresses concern for sustainability initiative at IATA Congress
The second day of the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM)…
Dublin rotation among 110 flights cancelled at Helsinki due to industrial action
Kimmo Mäki CEO of Helsinki Airport Finnair has announced the cancellation of 110 flights on…
RECORD APRIL as Spain visits from Ireland reach 250k now 33pc ahead of pandemic
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Ireland visits to Spain in…
RECORD MAY at Dublin Airport 4pc ahead of 2024 and 14.5pc ahead of pre-pandemic
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport achieved the busiest May in its history…
‘Materially undervalues the group and its prospects’ – Dalata rejects takeover offer from Pandox
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata Hotel Group has refused a €1.3bn takeover proposal from…
‘Tariffs are dismantling the international trading system’ – Marie Owens Thomsen at IATA Congress
https://youtu.be/lZLXzwITuuc “Tariffs are a form of fragmentation dismantling the international trading system.” Economist Marie Owens…
‘The most recent cost estimate was 2021’ – New warning over soaring price of MetroLink
Sean Sweeney MetroLink Project director MetroLink Project director Sean Sweeney says the final cost for…
‘5,987 holiday homes in Mayo during a housing crisis’ – reaction to controversial council email
Tom Gilligan of Mayo county council Mayo county council official Tom Gilligan’s proposal in an…
London government vows to replace crumbling air traffic control infrastructure
Martin Rolfe of NATS The Westminster Department for Transport has announced plans to modernise the…
Garda suffers ‘vicious assault’ by arriving passenger on Newark flight to Dublin
Drew Harris, Garda commissioner A garda sustained injuries during a “vicious assault” by a passenger…
Holland America Line to bring third ship to Northern Europe in 2027
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line will introduce its third ship,…
Norwegian Cruise Line adds 49 cabins to three ships during dry dock
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has added 49 cabins to its fleet during…
RECORD MAY for Cork Airport with passenger numbers up 17pc on 2024 & 38pc on pre pandemic
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport Cork Airport reported a 17.3pc increase in passenger…
Ireland was 17th most important inbound market to USA in March
Tony Lane of visit USA Dublin In March 2025, international visitor arrivals to the United…
Passengers returning from foot-and-mouth disease areas asked to self isolate
Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture and Food People returning from holiday in areas affected by…
Hilton to open NoMad brand hotel in Detroit’s Michigan Central Station by 2027
Kara Randall of HiIlton Hilton plans to open the NoMad brand hotel in Detroit’s Michigan…
‘Total madness’ – Willie Walsh criticises Dublin airport passenger cap at IATA Congress in Delhi
https://youtu.be/qRz9Nw4Bgqs Dublin airport’s passenger cap and the uncertainty that it creates is causing airlines to…
Sunday was ‘worst day ever’ for air traffic control delays in Europe – Ryanair
Michael O’Leary Ryanair has urged Ursula von der Leyen and the EU Government to intervene…