United downgrades aircraft delivery expectations to 66 from 191
Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines expects a significant reduction in aircraft deliveries for…
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IATA releases Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways…
Ryanair seeks 400 aspiring pilots under AFTA programme
Mark Casey CEO of Atlantic Flight Training Academy Ryanair aims to hire over 400 aspiring…
Twin Towns Hotel in Ballina to keep 35 rooms open for tourism in parallel business model
Twin Trees Hotel Ballina Protests have been held outside Twin Towns Hotel in Ballina over…
Boeing hearing opens with scrutiny of Sam Salehpour safety culture allegations
Sam Salehpour Boeing’s safety culture was scrutinised in a US Senate hearing where a whistleblower,…
‘Just one customer’ for McEvaddy terminal should it be built at Dublin airport – CAPA
Ulick McEvaddy The McEvaddy brothers planned €2bn third terminal at Dublin Airport has been questioned…
Irish space industry start-ups should remain in European hands – Transport Research Arena conference
Rodrigo da Costa of Euspa Irish start-ups such as the Réaltra space company should remain…
Number of licensed taxis has fallen in 23 of 26 counties since pandemic
Anne Graham CEO of the NTA Data from the National Transport Authority (NTA) shows the…
AerCap subsidiaries conclude $1.5bn exchange offer
Aengus Kelly of Aercap AerCap Ireland Capital DAC and AerCap Global Aviation Trust, both subsidiaries…
2024 travel trade show opens at 17.00 in Imperial Hotel in Cork this evening
Clare Dunne CEO ITAA The upcoming Irish Travel Trade Shows, set to host over 100…
Thyme & parsley chicken, herb-infused roasted pork, hake, salmon, vegetarian stew – Aer Lingus new business class menu
Lynne Embleton CEO of Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has introduced a new business class menu…
‘Undeclared item’ on Aer Lingus Regional flight EI3647 that closed Birmingham airport was ‘not a security risk’
Nick Barton CEO of Birmingham Airport Aer Lingus flight EI3647 scheduled to arrive in Belfast…
Dublin ‘still needs an extra 4,000 hotel beds’ says Crowe report which finds event price hikes are in line with European norm
Mark Baer CEO of Crowe Horwarth A report commissioned by Fáilte Ireland and conducted by…
It will be October 2025 before all Terminal 1 scanners will be replaced at Dublin airport
Kenny Jacobs CEO of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport has experienced a delay in the full…
95pc of hotel beds in Dublin for Europe soccer final night on May 22 are already booked
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Soccer fans traveling to Dublin for the Europa League final…
Toronto Pearson unveils plans to grow from 45m passengers in 2023 to 65m
Deborah Ale Flint CEO of Pearson Airport Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) plans to invest…
Asia Pacific Airlines disputes allegations and fines by US FAA over unqualified pilots
Michael G Whitaker FAA Administrator The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed USD2.9m in civil…
Air France-KLM joins IAG in ‘continued interest’ in acquiring TAP Air Portugal
Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France Air France-KLM has expressed continued interest in acquiring TAP…
Travel agents criticise American Airlines’ loyalty scheme change which favours direct bookings
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) has criticised…
‘Neighbours must have their say’ – Canary Islands latest to target AirBnB with tighter rules on short term rentals
Jessica de León Canary Islands tourism minister The Canary Islands is the latest local government…
Istanbul leads the list of most visited cities in 2023 for international travellers
Istanbul Istanbul leads the list of most visited cities in 2023 for international travellers. 1…
WATCH: Heavy rain & flooding that caused suspension of flights for 25 minutes at Dubai airport
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Restaurants Association says 212 food-led businesses have closed so far this year
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association The Restaurants Association says that 212 restaurants, cafes…
Dublin the most popular destination as Manchester numbers grow by 12pc
Charlie Cornish CEO of Manchester Airport Manchester Airport reported record passenger traffic for the sixth…
CLIA membership up 4pc on 2023 to record levels
Accredited agents who completed a minimum of the first level of CLIA training courses increased…
Sale of Nordic Aviation Group suspended due to ‘unsatisfactory financial offers’
Estonia’s Climate Minister, Kristen Michal, has proposed the suspension of the sale of Nordic Aviation…
Lufthansa enhances long-haul business class with specially created breads
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa Lufthansa is enhancing its long-haul business class service with additions…
Greenland will be main focus for Hurtigruten expeditions HX in 2024-25
Daniel Skjeldam CEO of Hurtigruten Greenland will be the main focus for HX in 2024-25,…
Australian court rules that Qatar CAA cannot be sued for alleged invasive searches
Saleh Alharoon Director of Qatar CAA Australian Federal Court Justice John Halley has ruled that…
Protesters in Canary Islands start hunger strike to protest tourism development
Jessica de León Canary Islands tourism minister Protesters in the Spanish Canary Islands have started…
United App introduces preferred seat type option
Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines is introducing a new feature on its mobile…
Atlanta, Dubai, Dallas & Heathrow are the four busiest airports in the world
Atlanta airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remained the busiest airport in the world in 2023,…
Governments advise tourists to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel
Zurab Pololikashvili secretary general of UNWTO Governments worldwide continued to issue travel warnings advising citizens…
Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel reopen airspace, Iran remains closed
Airspace closures April 13 2024 Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel have reopened their airspaces following…
Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean keynote speaker at Transport Research Arena 2024 at RDS
Adina Vălean EU Transport Commissioner EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean is among the confirmed speakers…
Radical change to dining options across Princess cruise fleet
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is changing dining options across its fleet to…
Seventh former hotel damaged by fire in arson campaign against asylum properties
Drew Harris, Garda commissioner A seventh former hotel has been damaged by fire after being…
Azamara to feature eight new ports in 2025–26 cruise programme
Dondra Ritzenthaler CEO of Azamara cruises Azamara Cruises announced new itineraries for 2025 and 2026,…
100 international exhibitors registered for 2024 travel trade shows Cork Wednesday & Dublin Thursday
Clare Dunne CEO ITAA The upcoming Irish Travel Trade Shows, set to host over 100…
Applications close April 30 for position of new ITAA membership executive
Lorraine Dunne of the ITAA The ITAA is recruiting for the position of membership executive…