Etihad Airways opens US Preclearance lounge in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways has opened a US Preclearance lounge at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, providing…
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Jeju Air plans to reduce its flight schedules by 10-15pc amid investigation
Kim E-bae CEO of Jeju Air Jeju Air plans to reduce its flight schedules by 10-15pc…
Hainan Airlines to resume 3w nonstop service between Beijing and Oslo
Hainan Airlines will resume its nonstop service between Beijing and Oslo starting March 22, with…
Ryanair report 2024 passenger numbers of 197.2m, up 29.4pc on pre-pandemic
Ryanair have reported annual figures for 2024 of 197.2m passengers, up 29.4pc on pre-pandemic for…
Knock airport handled record 834,240 passengers in 2024
Joe Gilmore of Knock airport Ireland West Airport achieved a record 834,240 passengers in 2024,…
Spain, Portugal and New York lead the bookings in Aer Lingus sale
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus A week into the Aer Lingus January…
197m passenger Ryanair increases gap over rivals in list of Europe’s largest airlines in 2024
Ryanair has increased its lead over its European rivals to 67m passengers in 2024, according…
Knock Airport commences work on new covered walkway
Joe Gilmore of Knock airport Ireland West Airport has commenced work on a new covered…
Bord Pleanála confirms refusal of proposed eight-storey hotel project in Briarhill, Galway
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála has confirmed Galway County Council’s decision…
Dublin Airport’s busiest day in 2024 marked the end of the school holidays for first time
For the first time in 2024, Dublin Airport’s busiest day marked the end of the…
More airlines cut Boeing B787 flights due to problems with Rolls-Royce engine supply
Tufan Erginbilgiç CEO of Rolls Royce British Airways and American Airlines are adjusting their flight…
Irish taxi passengers ‘most forgetful in Europe” as they left behind 6,000 items in 2024 (including dentures and a stethoscope)
A study revealed that Irish passengers left behind over 6,000 items in taxis in 2024,…
Utah’s Breeze Airways still seeking direct flights to Dublin
David Neeleman CEO Breeze Airways Salt Lake City start-up Breeze Airways plans to launch transatlantic…
Pratt & Whitney problems expected to ground 40 Wizz aircraft through fiscal 2026
Shane Eddy president of Pratt & Whitney Wizz Air has entered a support agreement with…
Four doors to heaven are open: 32m pilgrims en route to Rome for jubilee year
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy The door has been opened for the 2025 jubilee…
Guinness Storehouse most visited attraction in Ireland for 15th year in a row with 1.65m visitors
Catherine Toolan of Guinness Storehouse3 Guinness Storehouse is set to emerge as the most visited…
856 Irish restaurants closed in 2024 – Restaurants Association
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association The Restaurants Association reports that 856 restaurants and cafes…
Romania and Bulgaria latest to join the Schengen zone
Apostolos Tzitzikostas EU Transport Commissioner Romania and Bulgaria have officially joined the Schengen zone after…
Irish Coast Guard responded to 2,554 incidents in 2024
Joanna Cullen Dept of Transport assistant secretary-general The Irish Coast Guard responded to 2,554 incidents…
Irish Ferries to switch emergency Dublin– Fishguard service to Pembroke from January 7
Eamonn Rothwell CEO of Irish Ferries Irish Ferries is to switch their emergency Isle of…
Three for the price of two: MEET the new European capitals of Culture for 2025
Chemnitz Europe’s new capitals of culture are Chemnitz in Germany and the first cross-border city,…
Denis O’Brien’s Ryder Cup plans face new challenge after change of government in Barcelona
Denis O’Brien Plans to the 2031 Ryder Cup at Denis O’Brien’s Camiral Resort Golf &…
Milan has implemented Italy’s first ban on smoking outdoors
Milan has implemented Italy’s first ban on smoking outdoors, prohibiting smoking in all public areas,…
Irish airport passenger numbers pass 50m for first time in 2024, up 6.6pc on 2023 & 6.9pc on pre pandemic
Irish airport passenger numbers passed 50m for first time in 2024, up 6.6pc on 2023…
100 unclaimed wedding or engagement rings & other tales from Dublin Airport’s lost and found
Gary McLean MD of Dublin airport In 2024, Dublin Airport’s lost and found department received…
Jeju Air to audit all 101 of their B737-800s in aftermath of Flight 2216 disaster
Kim E-bae CEO of Jeju Air Following a crash involving Jeju Air’s B737-800 at Muan airport,…
Swiss Airlines cabin crew member dies week after emergency landing
Dieter Vranckx CEO of Swiss A Swiss Airlines cabin crew member died following an emergency…
‘No physical alterations’ – Coakley O’Neill supports application to raise passenger cap at Dublin Airport to 36m
Dave Coakley & Aiden O’Neill of Coakley O’Neill Coakley O’Neill Town Planning has issued a…
Dublin to London was 24th busiest international route in 2024
Phil Callow CEO of OAG Dublin to London was the 24th busiest international route in…
Six cruise ships gather in Rio for New Year’s Eve fireworks
Fireworks in Rio Six cruise ships from Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises will gather in…
EU & Switzerland sign ninth-freedom traffic agreement
Dieter Vranckx CEO of Swiss The EU and Switzerland have signed a new aviation agreement…
German air taxi company Volocopter files for insolvency
Dirk Hoke CEO of Volocopter Volocopter has filed for insolvency despite prior fundraising efforts, highlighting…
Canadian government reduce refund time in new regulations to enhance passenger rights
The Canadian government is proposing new regulations to enhance passenger rights for disrupted flights, even…
Ryanair anticipates delivery of 29 new Boeing 737 aircraft worth $3bn in 2025
Michael O’Leary Ryanair anticipates delivery of 29 new Boeing 737 aircraft worth $3bn in 2025.…
THREE air crashes on one day mark a tragic end to 2024
December 28, 2023, witnessed a tragic day for global aviation with three major incidents within…
Holyhead safety inspectors say Stena’s ferry berth can reopen on January 16
Neil Gillam Port Manager Holyhead The Holyhead ferry port is set to reopen Stena Line’s…
Dept of Defence to purchase four Airbus H145M helicopters
Rory O’Connor Commander of the Air Corps The Department of Defence has contracted Airbus Helicopters…
Lough Eske hotel parent Harcourt Developments reports pre-tax profits of €180.77m
Pat Doherty of Harcourt Development Lough Eske hotel parent the Harcourt Development Group, led by…
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines suspends eight scheduled routes to Russia
Samir Rzayev President of AZAL AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended eight scheduled routes to Russia…
FÉACH: Eoghan Corry ar TG4 – Calafort Holyhead & deacrachtaí ollmhóra
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