Bobby Healy’s drone company Manna Air secures new funding round of $30m
Bobby Healy Dublin based drone company Manna Air has secured a new funding round of…
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Meitheal celebrates 50 years ahead of tomorrow’s opening in Killarney
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland International buyers are arriving in Killarney for Meitheal 2025, Fáilte…
Flights to Brussels cancelled by one day nationwide strike in Belgium
Thierry Bodson Belgian Federation Trade Union leader A nationwide strike in Belgium today has caused…
CHECK OUT red-carpet Rabat, direct flights from Dublin start today
Ryanair has commenced a twice-weekly service from Dublin to Rabat, facilitating easy travel for tourists. …
Iberia adds Orlando and Recife to winter 2025-26 schedule
Marco Sansavini CEO and president of Iberia Iberia will launch its long-haul flight schedule for…
WATCH from A4E: Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel just became a whole lot more complicated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAGi7j5nzho
Marvelous MALTA on the Med – What’s new in 2025
Malta recorded a record-breaking 3.6mm visitors in 2024, up 19pc from 2023, and is focusing…
Cork and Kinsale host German travel agents in advance of Meitheal 2025
A group of German travel agents has been visiting Ireland to explore attractions in Cork…
Ryanair expects ticket prices to rise by 4-6pc this year
Michael O’Leary Ryanair expects ticket prices to rise by 4-6pc this year, only partially recovering…
WATCH: ‘Five centimeters between us’ – The EU wants to standardise cabin bags, hilarious response from Michael O’Leary at A4E 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2OKsIg6KZk
Today’s cancellations Dublin airport
Air traffic control Dublin Airport Cancellations Dublin Airport today Lisbon TP1323@10;.45 & inbound TP122 Seattle inbound…
Disney Destiny touches water at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg
The Disney Destiny touched the water for the first time at Meyer Werft shipyard in…
WATCH: the window seat with no window, Michael O’Leary at A4E 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vWH1f_M0iQ
LISTEN: Irish Tourism numbers down in February – Eoghan Corry & Anton Savage on Newstalk FM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daf6f3DSl3k
INTERVIEW: A bright 150-seater future (with the BEST wifi) – Martin Gauss CEO of AirBaltic
Speed tests show onboard wifi at 178. xAirBaltic plans to expand its fleet from 50…
Bangkok returns to normal after earthquake, as tourists told to avoid Myanmar
Pat Bourne Irish ambassador to Thailand The Tourism Authority of Thailand shared: Following yesterday’s earthquake (28th),…
TEN key takeaways from GTM on the Rhine from Frankfurt to Bonn
Petra Hedorfer CEO of the German National Tourist Board The 51st Germany Travel Mart (GTM)…
Riviera Travel updates trade on two new ultra-premium ships to debut in 2025
Riviera Travel has updated then trade on the two new ultra-premium ships will debut this…
Tetrarch Capital offers lease deal with Fingal council to turn Howth Castle into a tourist destination
Tetrarch Capital has proposed a 99-year lease deal with Fingal County Council for Howth Castle…
Avalon Waterways launches inaugural cruises in Bordeaux
Avalon Waterways has launched its inaugural cruises in Bordeaux with the introduction of the Bonjour…
Most countries do NOT change their clocks for summer time
Urusla Von der Leyen EU Commission President Most countries beyond Europe and North America do…
Record 180 Irish trade travel on Norwegian Aqua pre-launch inaugural cruise
Aaron Fletcher business development manager for NCLin Ireland Norwegian Cruise Line invited a record 180…
Brussels Airlines new inflight dining for long-haul business class starts Tuesday
Dorothea von Boxberg CEO of Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines will enhance its inflight dining for…
Atlantic Aviation Group in Shannon opens applications for 2025 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
Shane O’Neill CEO of Atlantic Aviation Group Atlantic Aviation Group in Shannon has opened applications…
Hilton chooses Belfast for first Tempo by Hilton hotel outside the USA
Stephen Carson CEO of Loughview Leisure Group Hilton has chosen Belfast for its first Tempo…
Airlines ask High Court to extend pause on Dublin Airport passenger cap
Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell The High Court has been requested to extend a pause on…
Fatalities as air traffic control tower collapses at Mandalay Airport during earthquake
Operations at Mandalay International Airport remain suspended after an air traffic control tower collapsed during…
HERE are the numbers to contact for Irish citizens concerned over earthquake
The Embassy of Ireland is monitoring the earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand and was…
Sad news: Sligo attraction Eagles Flying closes suddenly, Ireland’s largest sanctuary for raptors
Lothar Muschketat and friend Eagles Flying, the largest sanctuary for raptors and owls in Ireland,…
WATCH: ‘Crawling buck naked over broken glass to get on our flights’ –Michael O’Leary declares aviation is ‘most beloved industry in Europe’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gymxZqowEhw
LISTEN: Taking children out of school to travel, Eoghan Corry, Mark Candon & Anton Savage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAWtIKS0i_M
Visitor numbers at OPW sites down 9.3pc in 2024
John Conlon chair of the OPW Visitor numbers were down 9.3pc overall at Office of…
Salzburg introduces free travel on public transport for overnight guests
Yvonne Rosenstatter CMO of Salzburg Transport2 A new Guest Mobility Ticket introduced by Salzburg Transport…
WATCH: Mandalay airport damaged by earthquake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUQzP9noTqU
Travel concern over outbreak of measles in southern USA
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE Visitors to the southern United States have been warned…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary – Airline deregulation would never have happened if France & Germany had their way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbUuHULT_Aw
WATCH: Rooftop pools in Bangkok overspill during earthquake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERIuhNzFMpc&feature=youtu.be
Ryanair share price returns below €20 after rocky week for aviation
Michael O’Leary Ryanair’s share price has fallen back below €20 and reached €19.50 at one…
Department of Foreign Affairs updates its travel advice relating to eight countries
The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice relating to eight countries. Ireland…
EIGHT takeaways from the Airlines for Europe conference in Brussels
EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas speaking at the event Here are eight takeaways from the…