Air Canada & Norse Atlantic to join Aer Lingus in new Terminal 6 at JFK when it opens in 2026
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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
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Atlanta retains position as the world’s busiest airport with 62.7m seats
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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
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Premier Inn plans new 81-room hotel for Belfast International Airport
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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
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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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Airline Economics: Growth Frontiers Dublin 2025 – the speakers
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Los Angeles travel megafirm REI closes experiences business
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Shortlist announced for Irish Travel Industry Awards 2025
Keynote address by minister Jack Chambers at the 2024 Irish Travel Industry Awards The shortlist…
More details announced for Dublin holiday world show January 24-26 in the RDS
Maria Sinnott of Business Exhibitions The 33rd edition of the Holiday World Show Dublin will…
Center Parcs Longford Winter Forest Lights event under way until February 23
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Airbus delivered 766 aircraft to 86 customers in 2024 as order book backlog grew to 8,658
Christian Scherer CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus In 2024, Airbus achieved 766 commercial aircraft deliveries…
Impact on aviation from under-supply of new aircraft revealed in Avolon report
Jim Morrison of Avolon A new report by Avolon anticipates that global airline revenue will…
Irish Air Traffic Controllers warn pilots to show ‘respect and dignity’ after incident
Peter Kearney of Airnav Ireland Irish Air Traffic Controllers have warned pilots and aircraft professionals to…
Passengers evacuated after Delta Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Atlanta
A Delta Airlines flight aborted its takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport due to an engine…
Travel agents invited to try out for Brand USA 2025 mega fam
Eoghan Corry and Fred Dixon CEO of Brand USA The Brand USA MegaFam is returning…
Hurtigruten introduces double points bonus for travel agents
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten has introduced a double points bonus for travel agents…
‘Stunning presentation’– Delta wows 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
Ed Bastian CEO of Delta A stunning presentation by Delta Air Lines is predicting that…
Limerick based lessor Nordic Aviation Capital acquired by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Norman Liu CEO of Nordic Aviation Capital Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), based in Limerick, has…
Food Safety Authority closure orders up 39pc in 2024
Pamela Byrne CEO of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland In 2024, the Food Safety…
Holland America Line investing $70m in Alaska guest experiences
Stein Kruse CEO of Holland America line Holland America Line is investing $70m to enhance…
Heathrow & Edinburgh Airports increase drop-off charges from £5 to £6
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Condor trims summer 2025 expansion plans but will still serve 12 US & Canadian destinations
Peter Gerber CEO of Condor Condor has announced the confirmed that planned feeder flights to…
Loganair to become the seventh airline to join Aer Lingus in the Avios network
Luke Farajallah CEO of Loganair Loganair is to become the seventh airline to join the…
91 departures and a new ship – Qiuark Expeditions reviews 2024
Andrew White CEO of Quark Expeditons Quark Expeditions celebrated a successful 2024, featuring 91 departures…
Bellewstown tourism accommodation approval reversed by An Bórd Pleanála
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Ambassador Cruise Line to merge with Compagnie Française de Croisières
Christian Verhounig CEO Ambassador Cruise LIne Ambassador Cruise Line and Compagnie Française de Croisières are…
Global air cargo demand up 8.2pc in November – IATA
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA In November 2024, global air cargo demand experienced an 8.2pc…
Nigeria restarts talks attempting to establish national flag carrier
Festus Keyamo Nigerian Aviation Minister Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assigned Ibrahim Abubakar Kana,…
Jet2 Airlines retires entire B757-200 fleet
Steve Heapy CEO of Jet2 Jet2 Airlines has officially retired its entire B757-200 fleet, comprising…
Azul & GOL merger talks at advanced stage
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United Airlines ups the ante in business class with complimentary Laurent-Perrier champagne
Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines has introduced complimentary Laurent-Perrier champagne in its United…