National Ploughing 2025 awarded to Screggan, Tullamore
Anna May McHugh of the Irish Ploughing Association The National Ploughing Championships will return to…
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Naming ceremony for Ritz-Carlton Yacht Ilma at Port Everglades
Ernesto Fara & Jim Murren The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection officially named its new yacht, the…
Roger White appointed new CEO of Cantrell & Cochrane
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Schiphol new baggage basement and the delayed Pier A set to open in 2027
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Nominees announced in 34 categories for the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal hotel awards
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Turkish Airlines plans to modify A350-1000s to enable nonstop flights to Australia
Bilal Ekşi CEO of Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines plans to modify up to five A350-1000…
FlySafair seeks refunds after fuel system failure at Johannesburg
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Dublin airport passenger cap suspended as slots issue referred to Europe – High Court judgment in full
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Sad news: David Bonderman has died – ‘the man who made Ryanair what it is today’
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JetBlue shuffles trans Atlantic for summer 2025 as it drops JFK–Gatwick & adds Boston–Edinburgh
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue JetBlue is discontinuing its New York JFK to London Gatwick…
No1 Lounges opens lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2 Gate A18
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MEET Natalya Leahy new CEO of Lindblad Expeditions
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Delta opens its third Delta One lounge at Boston Logan International Airport
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TUI Cruises cancels three Red Sea repositioning cruises set for late 2025
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KLM adds routes to Biarritz, Exeter & Ljubljana for summer 2025
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SAS considers IPO to support growth if Air France-KLM does not increase its stake
Anko van der Werff CEO of SAS SAS Scandinavian Airlines is considering an initial public…
Dynamic pricing drives operating profit at TUI up to €1.1bn
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Ryanair announces Summer 2025 route from Shannon to Madeira
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport Ryanair has announced a new direct seasonal service from…
Fingal Council publishes four year noise action plan for Dublin Airport 2024-2028
Ann Marie Farrelly CEO of Fingal county council The new Noise Action Plan for Dublin…
Food Standards Authority issued seven enforcement orders in November
Pamela Byrne CEO of the FSAI 2 The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued…
Ennis museum talk tonight recalls 1960 Alitalia Flight 618 crash at Shannon
Peter McGarry The Lost Flight a talk by Peter McGarry on the Alitalia Flight 618…
Aer Lingus to operate from Cork to Bilbao and Bordeaux 3w in summer 2025
Niall McCarthy, managing director of Cork Airport Aer Lingus is to operate two new direct…
December 27 to be busiest day of season at Dublin airport with 97,000 passengers
Gary McLean MD of Dublin airport Dublin Airport anticipates will process 1.4m passengers this Christmas…
Pakistan continues to top the list of blocked funds countries for aviation – IATA
IATA reports $1.7bn in airline funds are currently blocked from repatriation, showing slight improvement from…
Storm Darragh damage at Holyhead continues to delay Irish Sea crossings
Andrew Sheen CEO of Irish Ferries Heavy delays and cancellations of ferry services between Ireland…
Armada Hotel reports record revenues of €13.23m in 2023
Johnny Burke of the Armada Hotel The Armada Hotel, operated by John Burke, has reported…
IAA seeks additional €1.2m in fee revenue to cover Dublin airport litigation costs
Declan Fixtpatrick of the IAA The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is seeking an additional €1.2m…
On the Beach says new Irish website will reach 15pc of size of English market
Shaun Morton CEO of On the Beach On the Beach is optimistic about its new…
Cruise industry expresses strong opposition to Mexico’s $42 per person head proposed cruise tax
Kelly Craighead CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association The cruise industry has expressed strong…
Dublin City Council denies planning permission for 100-room hotel on Baggot Street
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Dublin City Council has denied planning permission for a new…
SWISS confirms order for an additional five Airbus A350-900 aircraft
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Bristow delays take over of SAR operations to November as CHC reports loss of €8.74m
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IATA forecasts that global air passenger numbers will exceed 5bn for the first time in 2025
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA forecasts that global air passenger numbers will exceed 5bn…
Sustainable Aviation Fuel production reached only two thirds of projection in 2024 – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production reached 1m…
Italy implements a ban on self-check-in key boxes for holiday rentals just before Jubilee Year
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Italy has implemented a ban on self-check-in key boxes…
Atlantic Aviation made profit of €10.1m from sale of 50pc stake to EirTrade Aviation
The Atlantic Aviation Group, led by Patrick Jordan, earned a profit of €10.1m from selling…
Air Canada to introduce charges for carry-on bags and seat selection fee in January
Michael Rousseau CEO of Air Canada Air Canada plans to bar carry-on bags and impose…
Tourism to USA more expensive & to Ireland greater value as Euro:Dollar rate reaches 1.05
Visits to the USA have become more expensive due to the euro’s decline against the…
Supply chain issues will continue to affect airline performance for years to come – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA IATA anticipates that severe supply chain issues will continue to…
Hotel openings worldwide in December
Christopher J Nassetta CEO of Hilton International Radisson Red in Galway is the marquee hotel…