Lufthansa latest to offer free texting to passengers on all intercontinental flights
Lufthansa has extended its free inflight messaging service to all intercontinental flights, allowing unlimited messaging…
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Air Canada reopens Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2 has reopened after refurbishment. Upgrades…
Tourism Ireland launches ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign
Alice Mansergh CEO of Tourism Ireland Tourism Ireland has launched the ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign…
Further details released of Cork on a Fork Fest set for August 13-17
Chris Braganza of Spice Genie; Rebeca Recarey Sanchez of St. Francis Provisions; Takashi Miyazaki of Ichigo…
Ritz Carlton group takes delivery of Luminara at Saint Nazaire
The Luminara, the third ship from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, was successfully delivered on June…
Celebrity Cruises 2026 President’s Cruise to circuit Eastern Med
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2026 President’s Cruise, an…
Alaska Airlines to fly Seattle to Rome 4w
Ben Minicucci Alaska Airlines CEO Alaska Airlines is introducing its first service to Europe with…
Power outage causes MSC to cancel Genoa sailings on MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra MSC Orchestra faced two last-minute sailing cancellations due to an electrical issue that…
Avolon Holdings announces debt tender offer
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Avolon Holdings Limited, the world’s second largest lessor, has announced…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
‘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…
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…
‘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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
‘Imagine if airlines put out press announcements saying passengers don’t walk fast enough’ – Willie Walsh criticises ATC delays
IATA Director General Willie Walsh has responded to Eurocontrol’s projection of an increase in delays…
Record 84pc load factor recorded by world’s airlines in 2024
Speaking at the IATA Congress in Delhi Willie Walsh said airlines are experiencing the highest…
Club Med celebrates 75th anniversary, the invention of all inclusive holidays
Anne Browaeys of Club Med Club Med celebrates its 75th anniversary this June, marking its…
‘Disputes and conflicts worldwide should not endanger civil aviation’ – Willie Walsh at IATA Congress in Delhi
https://youtu.be/fqzQLfKW9NY Willie Walsh expressed concerns about the risks to civil aviation during the press conference…
Royal Caribbean announces additional preview sailing for the Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International announced an additional preview sailing for the Star of the Seas from…
Clarence redevelopment halted after appeal u-turn by neighbouring restaurant
Michael O’Connor GM of the Clarence hotel The operator of Cleaver East, Banta Restaurants Ltd,…
‘Geopolitics has always been a factor in our industry’ – Willie Walsh on aviation & war
Willie Walsh discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and its impact on the airline industry during the…
WATCH: ‘Consolidation without consolidating’ – Joanne Geraghty CEO of JetBlue defends tie-up with United at IATA congress in Delhi
https://youtu.be/pEE8yBIwmys Joanne Geraghty CEO of Jetblue defended her airline’s cooperation with United Airlines at the…
International aviation growth in 2025 will be healthy at 5.8pc – IATA Congress 2025
Willie Walsh has told the aviation industry that international aviation growth in 2025 is expected…
WATCH: Threats and tariffs, outlook for the aviation Industry Marie Owens Thomsen at IATA Congress 2025
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Ireland and India have contrasting approaches to aviation policy, Peter Elbers tells IATA Congress
https://youtu.be/n2gWgst7zVs Pieter Elbers, CEO of Indigo and chair of the IATA Congress in Delhi, has…