Airlines will pull out of countries that block funds – Willie Walsh
Airlines will reconsider operations in countries where they cannot repatriate earnings, IATA DIrector General Willie…
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WATCH: IATA Congress 2025 Pieter Elbers report of the IATA Board of Governors
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WATCH: IATA Congress Delhi 2025 Willie Walsh’s Report in full
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IndiGo extends partnerships to Air France/KLM & Virgin
IndiGo is launching its first European long-haul flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam next…
‘If one side makes a lot of noise, it doesn’t mean that the other side says, yeah, now we do it’ – bilaterals discussed at IATA 2025
Willie Walsh and Pieter Elbers both addressed the issue of flying rights globally at the…
WATCH: Luis Gallego assumes chair of IATA at congress in Delhi
https://youtu.be/ha9K52PKV8U New chair of IATA Luis Gallego anticipates the approval of a new governance framework…
‘Airlines were go where the talent is’ – Pieter Elbers at IATA Congress 2025
https://youtu.be/fqzQLfKW9NY The Indian market is witnessing significant increase in business travel and the potential development…
Turkish and Thai announce codeshare agreement at IATA Congress
Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways announced a codeshare agreement during the IATA Annual General Meeting…
‘Higher prices and zero environmental benefit’ – Willie Walsh criticises government policies on sustainability
Willie Walsh says that there is still time for aviation to get back on track…
‘Not too late to get back on track to meet the 2050 target of net zero’ – Willie Walsh at IATA Congress
It is not too late to get back on track to meet the 2050 target…
No safety issues in aviation caused by supply chain delays – Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh has stressed that there are no safety issues in aviation despite airlines being…
Unlikely white knight Guyana is leading the world in aviation sustainability – Willie Walsh at IATA Congress 2025
https://youtu.be/fqzQLfKW9NY IATA Director General Willie Walsh has called for greater transparency regarding the production of sustainable…
Boeing plans to resume aircraft deliveries to China this month amid tariff turmoil
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing plans to resume aircraft deliveries to China this month,…
Cunard to charge for room service in Britannia grade
Katie McAlister CEO of Cunard Cruise line Cunard says it will begin charging for room…
Amadeus to manage data from the IATA CO2 Connect programme
IATA and Amadeus have announced the integration of flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect…
No indication when supply chain issue will be resolved’ – Pieter Elbers at IATA
Three years after the peak of the pandemic, there remains uncertainty regarding when supply chain…
GOL and TAP Air Portugal first airlines to adopt IATA’s FuelIS analytics tool
GOL and TAP Air Portugal are the first airlines to adopt the advanced FuelIS analytics…
Etihad Sydney route will be all A350 from October
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways plans to upgrade its Sydney to Abu Dhabi…
MARVELLOUS MALTA: Hill walking on the islands in 2025, what to expect
Malta, a Mediterranean archipelago of three main islands—Malta, Gozo, and Comino—offers hill walking tourists a…
‘Flying is freedom’ Willie Walsh tells IATA congress in Delhi
Airline passenger numbers are expected to exceed 5bn in 2025 and air cargo accounting for…
LATAM will host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio in June 2026
Enrique Cueto CEO of LATAM The 82nd IATA AGM will take place in June 2026,…
Airline profit margins to reach 3.7pc in 2025 – Willie Walsh
IATA financial projects for 2025 predicts improvements in airline profitability for the year with net…
Record 1,700 global aviation leaders attend the IATA AGM in Delhi
IATA’board of Governors will be chaired by Luis Gallego at the end of Pieter Elbers…
IATA congress ponders tariffs and threats as delegates arrive in New Delhi
Eoghan Corry and Willie Walsh at A4E in Brussels Delegates have begun to arrive for…
IAA won €1.2m in compensation for 1,726 consumers from airlines in 2024
Clare Mulcahy of the IAA The Irish Aviation Authority reported that it obtaining €1.197m in…
SunExpress commences 2w service from Cork to Izmir
Tara Finn of Cork Airport SunExpress began its service from Cork Airport to Izmir on…
50 Ryanair aircraft temporarily grounded last week due to GPS problems
Michael O’Leary As many as 50 Ryanair aircraft were temporarily grounded due to GPS problems…
Minister appoints Westmeath man Ronan Byrne Vice Chair of Cost of Business Advisory Forum
Peter Burke Minister for Tourism Ronan Byrne has been appointed Vice Chair of the Cost…
VISITOR ATTRACTION: Mayo’s Céide Fields – what’s new and what’s cool
Céide Fields, located on the north coast of County Mayo, Ireland, near Ballycastle (F26 PF66),…
Brazil’s Azul goes into Chapter 11 over $1.6bn Covid debt
John Rodgerson CEO of Azul Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in…
Condor initiates legal action in European court against Lufthansa takeover of ITA
Peter Gerber CEO of Condor Condor has initiated legal action in the European General Court…
TUI cruises launches Mein Schiff Flow at Monfalcone shipyard
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises have officially launched the Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard,…
LISTEN: Turkiye to fine air passengers for opening seat belts too early, Eoghan Corry on Newstalk Breakfast Briefing
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FAM TRIP: Spanish tourist board hosts the Irish travel trade in Lanzarote
Gillian Clucas of Cassidy Travel, Rocio Mazzarosa of Hotel Fariones, Kathryn MacDonnell of the Spanish…
Celebrity Cruises to invest $250m in Solstice-class upgrades
Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is investing over $250m to modernise its…
Fingal council allows planning permission for Dublin airport viewing area
Dublin Airport has been granted planning permission by Fingal County Council for improved public viewing…
MARVELLOUS MALTA: Spa and wellness in 2025, what to expect
Malta, with its serene Mediterranean setting, rich history, and year-round sunshine, is an emerging destination…
House Hotel in Galway City to acquire 20 new hotel rooms
Leonard Cleary CEO of Galway City Council House Hotel in Galway City could acquire 20…
Peter Bellew returns after three years as COO at Riyadh air
Peter Bellew and Eoghan Corry at IATA Congress Peter Bellew is leaving his role as…
United Airlines and JetBlue initiate joint loyalty scheme
Eoghan Cory and Scott Kirby CEO of United at the 2024 AGM of IATA United…