IATA pushes back against new aviation tax proposals
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Dublin airport 36m passenger application IS valid under King’s Inn’s law manual – Kenny Jacobs
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Mayo’s Dara Calleary front runner to be Ireland’s 28th Minister for Transport
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Spain hosted 94m tourists in 2024, up 10pc for the year and 13pc on pre-pandemic
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Flyadeal signals move to wide body with order for ten A330-900N
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Unlimited cruising – Virgin Voyages reveals details of $200k Annual Pass
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Global Airlines ties up another partnership ahead of A380 Trans-Atlantic launch
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Heathrow handled record 83.9m passengers in 2024
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More check-in and baggage facilities for Melbourne airport
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Air France introduces fragrance from renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian
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SHOCK as Fingal council disallows Dublin Airport’s application to increase passenger capacity to 36m
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European Court of Justice will take ‘at least a year’ to rule on passenger cap – Kenny Jacobs
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Dublin Zoo back to 91.5pc of pre pandemic levels with 165k visitors in 2024
Dublin Zoo recorded 1,165,009 visitors in 2024, up 0.3pc on 2023 and back to 91.5pc…
Airlines cancel flights after EASA warning against operating in western and central Russian airspace
Luc Tytgat of EASA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a warning…
34-year-old climate research analyst fined €10k after causing United flight to divert to Dublin
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County Antrim’s Dunluce Lodge reveals details of luxury spa ahead of February 2nd opening
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Incoming government plans to reduce the VAT rate back to 9pc for food-based hospitality after FF/FG deal
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Final day today of Air Finance Growth Frontiers Conference in Dublin
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New €8m attraction to unify Kilkenny’s Tholsel building & Medieval Mile Museum
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Potential hotel site on Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green sold for €10.5m
A potential hotel site on Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green has been sold by Aviva’s Irish…
Ryanair announces 6,000 extra seats for six nations championship
Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair Ryanair has announced an additional 6,000 extra seats for flights…
Dublin Airport announces new €12m noise insulation scheme
Gary McLean and Kenny Jacobs The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is launching a new noise…
TUI Cruises announces series of music-themed cruises for 2025
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Kenny Jacob says Michael O’Leary’s call for two-drink limit at airports is unnecessary
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Air Canada & Norse Atlantic to join Aer Lingus in new Terminal 6 at JFK when it opens in 2026
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Holland America Line opens bookings for South America & Antarctica 2026-27 season
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Dublin airport reports record 34,645,335 passengers for 2024
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Slow Tourism Month – the BIG idea from Tourism Ireland strategy launch in Dublin
Alice Mansergh CEO of Tourism Ireland Tourism Ireland is set to invest in a comprehensive…
Atlanta retains position as the world’s busiest airport with 62.7m seats
John Grant of OAG Atlanta has retained its position as the world’s busiest airport in…
Cork airport reports 16-year high of 3,065,207 passengers in 2024
In 2024, Cork Airport achieved a total of 3,065,207 passengers, marking a significant 10% increase…
Riviera Travel to enhance Travel Concierge service for 2025
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‘We await the detail’ – Gus Kelly voices concern about Trump disruption to supply chains
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap’s CEO, Aengus Kelly says potential new trade tariffs proposed by…
Premier Inn plans new 81-room hotel for Belfast International Airport
Whitbread has announced plans to construct a new Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport,…
Lease rates up by 50pc due to 20pc shortfall in aircraft deliveries – Report from PVC Ireland
Dick Forsberg aviation consultant Aviation lease rates have risen by 50pc, pushed up due to…
CLOSING the deal: Lufthansa–ITA tie up to be finalised today
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Belfast Holiday Show reports successful three days at new venue ICC Lanyon Place
The Belfast Holiday World Show reported a brisk first two days at a new venue,…
Riviera River Cruises rebrands to Riviera Travel & targets new markets
Phil Hullah CEO of Riviera Travel Riviera River Cruises has rebranded as Riviera Travel to…
Twelve cancellations at Dublin Airport today
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