93pc of travellers unaware of travel insurance pitfalls
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IATA reports 13.6pc global growth in cargo traffic
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported strong annual growth…
Oman Air to retire first class product on Boeing 787-9 aircraft
Oman air business class Oman Air will retire its first class product on Boeing 787-9…
Scandic Hotels announces complete reorganisation of loyalty programme
Jens Mathiesen CEO of Scandic hotels Scandic Hotels has enhanced its Scandic Friends loyalty programme…
ACI Europe commercial & retail conference set for Helsinki on October 23
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General The slogan for the ACI Europe Commercial & Retail…
‘Just 20-25 aircraft delivered instead of the planned 29’ – Michael O’Leary blasts Boeing
Michael O’Leary Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary has said he is disappointed with Boeing’s new management,…
‘Ibiza is by far and away the worst destination for it’ – Michael O’Leary cites increase in onboard assaults
Michael O’Leary Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary has noted a significant increase in disruptive behaviour,…
DISCOVER: Castille-Léon: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Located in the heart of Spain, Castile-León is a region that offers a blend of…
Greece faces spending downturn despite surge in tourism this summer
Olga Kefalogianni Greece tourism minister Greece is facing a spending downturn despite a surge in…
Dave Conlon, Marian Benton & Bill Smith win at the Travel Industry Golf Society President’s Day
Marian Benton Dave Conlon and Marian Benton won the main prizes at the Travel Industry Golf…
Dublin City Council Ceol Country’ festival in Collins Barracks is sold out
Dublin City Council Ceol Country’ festival in Collins Barracks is sold out. The event features…
Malaysia cuts flights until the end of the year to address supply chain & staffing issues
Ahmad Luqman CEO of Malaysian Airlines Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is cutting flights until the…
Traditional music archive concert to come to Dingle on 22nd September
Liam O’Connor Director of the Traditional Music archive Irish Traditional Music Archive’s annual Drawing from…
Guernsey government meets with Aurigny Air to address service issues
Nico Bezuidenhout, CEO, Aurigny Air.jpg The States’ Trading Supervisory Board (STSB) of the Guernsey government…
United Airlines scheduled to receive first A321-200NY(XLR) in December 2025
Scott Kirby CEO of United United Airlines is scheduled to receive its first A321-200NY(XLR) in…
Hurtigruten Expeditions launches agent portal as part of its rebranding efforts
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) launched a new agent portal as part…
IATA gears up for World Sustainability Symposium in Miami on 24-25 September
Willie Walsh CEO of IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the World…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines receives its first A321-200NX
Marjan Rintel CEO of KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines received its first A321-200NX, with plans…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary ‘we have to grow on both sides of the country, Shannon & Dublin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUw2XNiPquM&feature=youtu.be
Crystal cruises opens bookings for 2026 itineraries
Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group Crystal has opened bookings for its 2026 itineraries,…
LISTEN: ‘Two drink limit at the airport is unworkable’ Eoghan Corry on Newstalk Lunchtime Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICHzz3QM-Go
Michael O’Leary’s call for two drink limit in airports meets with positive reaction
Michael O’Leary Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s call for alcohol limits in airports to tackle a…
LISTEN: Michael O’Leary proposes a two drink limit at the airport, Eoghan Corry on Today FM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oW2j0cO9Ww
Datalex reduces losses to €5.5m in first half of 2024
Jonathan Rockett CEO of Datalex Datalex reported a loss after tax of $6.1m (€5.5m) in…
AvCon 2024 on November 7 in Baldonnell to address skills gap in the aviation industry
Rory O’Connor, Brigadier General and chief of the Air Corps, will host Avcon 2024 at…
114 pubs are closing each year – Drinks Industry Group of Ireland
Tony Foley of UCC, author of the report A report from the Drinks Industry Group…
AAIU preliminary report into fatal Killucan helicopter crash blames training manouver
Niall Crosby RIP Helicopter pilot An Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) preliminary report indicates that…
Aer Lingus to host Kansas & Iowa next year after 2024 draws record TV audience
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus The 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic…
Approval granted for 119-room Merrow Hotel in Portstewart despite unionist opposition
A £20m Merrow Hotel and Spa in Portstewart, County Antrim has received approval from the…
DISCOVER: Lanzarote: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Timanfaya National Park Lanzarote, the island of fire and lava in the beautiful Canary archipelago,…
Air Canada offers cancellation options for threatened September 17 pilot strike
Charlene Hudy, chair of the Air Canada ALPA Master Executive Council. Air Canada says that…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary ‘Dublin airport should not be allowed to monopolise car park options’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwm1Zzm-sFg
Dalata subsidiary Maldron Manchester will honour original bookings on Oasis concert date after glitch
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata subsidiary Maldron Hotels experienced a technical error in their…
Guinness Storehouse celebrates 25 millionth visitor since opening in 2000
Catherine Toolan of Guinness Storehouse3 The Guinness Storehouse celebrated its 25 millionth visitor since opening in…
Scandinavian SAS reports passenger numbers up 6.5pc as it exits Chapter 11
Anko van der Werff CEO of SAS Scandinavian carrier SAS has completed restructuring proceedings and…
Dover gets £10.5m to facilitate new EU border stipulations in November
Emma Ward, chief operations officer at the Port of Dover The Westminster Government has allocated…
‘Giving our country a bad reputation’ – Taoiseach asks hoteliers to ‘engage fairly’ for Oasis concert
Simon Harris The announcement that Britpop band Oasis are to play in Croke Park on…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry discussing Aer Lingus Heathrow changes on RTE Morning Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOxL5kNzPeA
Scandinavia’s SAS reaches wage deal with cabin crew in Norway
Anko van der Werff CEO of SAS Scandinavian airline SAS reached a wage deal with…
Aer Lingus schedules first Avios-only flight for Easter 2025 from Dublin to Tenerife
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has announced its first Avios-Only…