Finnair offering double Avios points until 28 August
Turkka Kuusisto CEO of Finnair Finnair is offering double Avios and tier points on new…
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England’s Queen ‘refused to open airport’ over cousin’s complaint
Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of England’s royal family, has revealed that the late Queen Elizabeth…
‘This will take time’ – Air Canada flights resume tonight but disruption will continue
Calin Rovinescu CEO of Air Canada Air Canada warns it will take some time to…
Air Canada flights resume this evening after tentative agreement to end strike
Michael Rousseau CEO of Air Canada A tentative agreement has been reached between Air Canada…
FOURTH day of Air Canada cancellations as cabin crew strike takes an unexpected turn
Shanyn Elliott of CUPE trade union Air Canada faces its fourth day of cancellations as…
Ryanair tops consumer complaints chart for first six months with 319 contacts
Isolde Goggin, Competition and Consumer Protection Commissioner Ryanair received the highest number of 319 contacts…
Royal Caribbean’s newbuild Star of the Seas embarks on first revenue cruise
Royal Caribbean’s newbuild Star of the Seas has embarked on its first revenue cruise from…
Royal Caribbean offers bonus commission for travel agents until 19th September
Jennifer Callister of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean is launching a Bonus Commission offer for travel…
Cruise lines alter itineraries in advance of Hurricane Erin
Norwegian Jewel Norwegian Cruise Line is the latest cruise line to alter the itineraries due…
GALLERY: FIRST LOOK at cruise ship new build Star off the Seas
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Aer Lingus to accept passport cards for online check-in by end of 2025
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus says it is on target…
GALLERY: Taste of Kildare 2025
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Star Princess completes sea trials
The Star Princess, built by Fincantieri, completed its sea trials and is set to welcome…
HERE are the 221 walking and cycle trails & outdoor activities receiving government grants
Dara Calleary Minister Minister Dara Calleary has announced €8.7 million for 221 outdoor recreation projects…
GALLERY: Universal Terra Luna resort theme parks
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TUI Cruises reports passenger cruise days up by 46.6pc in April-June
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI Group reported a modest increase in daily rates for…
Wilderness announces record payments on conservation projects
Keith Vincent CEO of Wilderness Safaris In August 2025, Wilderness announced record annual payments of…
Tourism Ireland hosts nine journalists to promote Wicklow and Dublin scenery featured on Netflix
Nine international journalists have been hosted by Tourism Ireland from eight countries, England, Germany, France, Spain,…
Air India to suspend flights between New Delhi and Dulles next week
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India Air India will suspend its flights between New Delhi…
Luxury travel ‘shifting toward shorter trips’ – Virtuoso
Misty Belles Virtuoso VP global public relations Virtuoso group report that luxury travel sales have…
Carnival Cruise Line to introduce short itineraries for its Excel-class ships in the Caribbean
Christine Duffy President of Carnival Carnival Cruise Line is to introduce short itineraries for its…
England’s largest heritage project completed with reopening of Norwich Castle
Patricia Yates CEO of Visitbritain Norwich Castle Keep will fully reopen following a £27.5m redevelopment,…
‘Little disruption’ from Spanish baggage strikes – Ryanair, Easyjet & 6 other airlines
Darrell Hughes of Azul ground handling Azul Handling, the company that provides ground service to…
Astronaut Kellie Gerardi is new godmother for Star of the Seas naming ceremony
Astronaut Kellie Gerardi has been named as replacement godmother for Royal Caribbean’s new ship, Star…
JUST BACK FROM Universal Terra Luna resort in Orlando
It looks like it landed from outer space, and perhaps it did. Universal Terra Luna…
Keel laying ceremony for Carnival Festivale takes place in Papenburg
Christine Duffy President of Carnival The keel laying ceremony for the Carnival Festivale has taken…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry aboard Star of the Seas
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USA’s Spirit expresses “substantial doubt” about ability to continue as a going concern
Dave Davis CEO of Spirit Just five months after emerging from Chapter 11, Spirit Aviation…
TIRANA here we come: behind the scenes as Ryanair announces direct flights from Dublin
Michael O’Leary Ambitious plans unveiled this week by Ryanair have the potential to transform Albania’s…
Brazil’s Azul renegotiates lease deal with Aercap under Chapter 11
John Rodgerson CEO of Azul Azul Linhas Aéreas, the nation’s largest airline by flight frequency…
Tullow Agricultural Show to take place at Coppenagh House Farm
Robert Keogh chair Tullow Agricultural Show Tullow Agricultural Show takes place today at Coppenagh House…
WHERE WE ARE AT: Brazil’s GOL exits Chapter 11 process
Celso Ferrer CEO of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, one of Brazil’s…
JUST BACK FROM the best bars in Orlando
https://youtu.be/gLXGAeJXv_M For such a traumatic time for party going Americans, there is an amazing amount…
IAG introduces Wanda by Avios insurance product
IAG has introduced the Wanda by Avios insurance product, which includes a refund for flight…
Three Dublin flights among 600 Air Canada flight cancellations due to cabin crew strike
Shanyn Elliott of CUPE trade union Air Canada, the nation’s largest airline, has suspended all…
TIGS captain Eileen Penrose to bring captain’s day to Ardee on September 12
Eileen Penrose of Sunway The next TIGS outing is the Captain’s Prize at Ardee Golf…
Scenic opens pre-bookings for 2027 European River Cruising Collection
Glen Moroney founder of Scenic & Emerald Cruises Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has opened…
WHERE WE ARE AT: The plan to revitalise Hungary’s Wizz Air after Pratt & Whitney disaster
Jozsef Varadi CEO of Wizz Air József Váradi, the chief executive of Wizz Air Holdings…
Rose of Tralee Festival blooms into action for 66th year
Suzan O’Gara director of Rose of Tralee festival The Rose of Tralee International Festival, scheduled…
WHERE WE ARE AT: US FAA proposes to extend restrictions at Newark to 72 movements per hour
Bryan Bedford administrator of the FAA The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put…