SAS plans to reinstate business class on European flights from October
Anko van der Werff CEO of SAS SAS plans to reinstate a business class offering…
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Happy 90th: Qantas celebrates anniversary of first international flight
Vanessa Hudson CEO of Qantas Qantas marks 90 years of international flying today. The first…
Royal Caribbean will continue to lead cruise industry for a decade
Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean International is projected to accommodate 7.7m passengers by…
‘Leave your device at home if you are anxious about US border patrol’
Mike Niezgoda Leaving devices at home is the only secure way to prevent searches at…
No Irish flights affected as French ATC strike called off
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC Today could see two-thirds of flights canceled at…
Strike season begins this weekend with aviation expecting disruption in SEVEN countries
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC Aviation is bracing itself for strike disruption over…
TUI fly Netherlands to operate Irish flights for 2025 as group launches SEVEN new routes
Craig Morgan of TUI TUI fly Netherlands will operate the TUI Group’s Irish flights for…
IATA launches digital portal to enhance transport of live animals
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA has launched LAR Verify, a digital portal to enhance…
Traffic in Eurocontrol area rose 5pc during second quarter of 2025
Traffic in the Eurocontrol area rose by 5pc during the second quarter of 2025, reflecting…
Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition starts cruise season in Cork
Conor-Mowlds of Port `of Cork, chair of Cruise Ireland The 2025 cruise season at the…
Southwest Airlines to retrofit entire fleet with premium economy and assigned seating
Bob Jordan CEO of Southwest Starting from May 1, Southwest Airlines will initiate the retrofitting…
Iberia launches A321XLR year-round route from Madrid to Washington DC
Fernando Candela CEO of Iberia Iberia has expanded its long-haul service with an A321XLR year-round…
South Africa’s Federal Airlines pauses flights under new civil aviation regulations
Mark Hurst CEO Federal Airline Federal Airlines has paused flights to certain private game lodges…
Vicky Jarman joins board of Aercap as non executive director
Vicky Jarman AerCap announced the appointment of Victoria (Vicky) Jarman as Non-Executive Director at its…
‘Sector growing 10pc is not sustainable’ – minister Peter Burke leaves AirBnB regulation unchanged
Peter Burke Minister for Tourism The Irish government has announced a clampdown on Airbnb with…
Grace hotel in Westport Estate reveals more details of Spring 2026 opening
The Grace hotel, located within Westport Estate, is set to open in Spring 2026, contributing…
Ireland visits to Portugal were down 8.3pc in March but 69pc ahead of pre-pandemic
Ireland visits to Portugal were down 8.3pc in March following a 1.pc decline in January.…
China instructs airlines to cease taking deliveries of Boeing aircraft amid tariff turmoil
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing China has instructed its airlines to cease taking deliveries of…
Norwegian Aqua officially named in Miami
Norwegian Aqua has been officially named at PortMiami’s LEED Gold Certified terminal. The ceremony featured…
‘Prosecution did not prove consequences of failing to comply with quarantine’ – Dubai two acquitted
Justice John Hughes Kirstie McGrath and Niamh Mulreany have been cquitted of violating Covid-19 regulations…
Lucian freud exhibition comes to Titanic Centre from May to October
Judith Owens of Titanic Centre Titanic Belfast will host a free exhibition of Lucian Freud’s…
American Airlines offers free inflight wifi for AAdvantage members
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines American Airlines plans to introduce free inflight wifi for…
MEET Damien McDonald new Deputy GM of Grand Central Hotel in Belfast
Damien McDonald Damien McDonald has been appointed as Deputy General Manager of the Grand Central…
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Six LGBTQ+ specialist travel agents from USA hosted by Tourism Ireland
Six luxury travel agents from the United States are visiting Ireland this week, hosted by…
One&Only launches private homes rental programme
Philippe Zuber CEO of One&Only The One&Only Private Homes Rental Programme has officially launched, starting…
Ryanair threatens cuts to flights from Spanish provincial airports for winter 2025-26
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair is contemplating further cuts to flights from medium and…
Clare becomes Ireland’s first certified sustainable tourism county
Deirdre O’Shea of Clare Tourism County Clare has become the first countywide certified sustainable tourism…
‘Two thirds of Irish consumers have not yet booked their holiday for 2025’
Paul Hackett of Clickandgo A Travel Sentiment Survey by Click & Go Holidays revealed that…
Atlanta, Dubai & Dallas busiest airports in the the world
Justin Erbacci Director General ACI World. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was the busiest in the…
Brittany Ferries passenger numbers up 12pc in 2024
Hugh Bruton of Brittany Ferries Brittany Ferries recorded a 12pc increase in passenger numbers on…
Food safety authority says complaints from consumers were up 13.7pc to 5,000 in 2023
Greg Dempsey CEO of the FSAI Nearly 5,000 complaints were lodged with the FSAI in…
12,000 attend naming ceremony for Mein Schiff Relax in Málaga
TUI has officially named the Mein Schiff Relax in Málaga with over 12,000 attendees. Robbie…
Irish visits to the US down 26.9pc in March
The number of Irish visits to the US was down 26.9pc in March, one of…
viation bodies say noise reduction rather than flight reduction is the answer to Schiphol regulations
Ruud Sondag CEO of Schiphol Airport The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other aviation…
World’s first hydrogen-powered ship scheduled for 2027
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Fincantieri and Viking announced plans to construct the industry’s first…
Trim Castle to get new Visitor Experience Centre
Michele Whelan of Meath tourism Trim Castle is set to undergo a major expansion with…
Delta ‘will defer deliveries’ rather than pay tariffs – CEO Ed Bastian
Ed Bastian CEO of Delta Delta Air Lines will not incur tariffs on future aircraft…
Wizz delays introduction of A321XLR due to ‘unforeseen issue’
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air Wizz Air UK has encountered delays with the A321-200NY(XLR)…
Emerald Cruises to deliver two new superyachts in 2027
Emerald Cruises has announced a multi-ship expansion for 2027, which includes the introduction of two…