23 rotations from Dublin, 2 from Shannon & 1 from Cork cancelled as French air traffic control strike called off too late
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC Twenty three rotations from Dublin and one from…
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2,000 flights cancelled despite SNCTA strike being called off but French overflights can go ahead
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC SNCTA, the largest union of air traffic controllers…
County Cavan’s 224-room Slieve Russell Hotel placed on market for €35m
Tony Walker GM of Slieve Russell The 224 room Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell has been put…
‘World’s worst viewing experience’ – Louvre considers relocating Mona Lisa to underground chamber
Laurence des Cars Director of the Louvre The Louvre museum is considering relocating the Mona…
Shannon Airport Group turns in profit of €28.4m
Mary Considine, Deputy CEO, Shannon Group Shannon Airport Group reported a strong financial performance in…
Princess Cruises premieres Sanctuary Collection aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is introducing the Sanctuary Collection aboard Sun Princess…
World Travel Agents alliance complains as airlines begin to penalise agents for skiplagging by clients
Otto de Vries CEO of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance Airlines have started to…
New Loganair CEO moves to get flying programme back on track after ‘over-extension’
Luke Farajallah CEO of Loganair Loganair’s new CEO Luke Farajallah has apologised for the disruptions…
Cunard’s new Queen Anne leaves Venice for Southampton maiden voyage on May 3
Fincantieri’s Shipyard Director, Marco Lunardi, Cunard President, Katie McAlister, Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of Fincantieri…
Eurostar introduces flexible fares and renames travel classes
Gwendoline Cazenave CEO of Eurostar Eurostar has introduced more flexible fares and renamed its travel…
Question mark hangs over the future of Iceland’s Eagle Air
Hörður Guðmundsson founder of Eagle Air Reports from Iceland are questioning the future of Eagle…
Construction begins of USA’s first bullet train
Pete Buttigieg US Secretary of Transportation web Construction of a US$12bn high-speed rail service between…
Former Fred Olsen cruise ship Braemar heads to Belfast for refit as residential cruise ship for Villa Vie
Villa Vie Odyssey, the former Fred Olsen Braemar The former Fred Olsen cruise ship Braemar…
Iberia passengers can now use facial recognition between Madrid and Barcelona instead of boarding passes
Fernando Candela CEO of Iberia Iberia customers traveling between Madrid and Barcelona can now use…
Hilton launches zero waste menus at four English hotels
Hilton London Metropole Chef Paul Bates and Team Hilton has launched zero waste menus at…
England claims Russia is jamming aircraft GPS systems for Ryanair and others
Rob Bishton CEO of England’s CAA London sources has updated its observation that GPS jamming…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary statement on French ATC strike which caused 300 Ryanair cancellations despite being called off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIQLDLRS0gE
Volvo Cork Week to take place July 15–19th in Cork Harbour
Annamarie Fegan of Cork Yacht Club Volvo Cork Week will take place from July 15th…
America’s Cup in October will complete Barcelona’s portfolio of world’s greatest sporting events
Rubén López Director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin and Aicard Guinovart of the…
Freebird: Charlie the starling is released from Dublin airport Terminal 1
Resident starling in Dublin airport terminal 1 A starling trapped in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1…
Norwegian Aqua floats out from shipyard in Marghera
Norwegian Cruise Line Aqua Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri celebrated the float out of the…
Amsterdam bans construction of new hotels
Femke Halsema Mayor of Amsterdam Amsterdam officials have implemented a ban on the construction of…
GALLERY: Catalonia Americas Cup event in Dublin
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Sun Princess named in lavish Barcelona ceremony
Sun Princess Naming Ceremony Actress Hannah Waddingham served as the godmother for the new Princess…
‘SAS pilots strike in 2022 was the final straw’ – Anko van der Werff at Routes Europe 2024
Anko van der Werff CEO of SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) CEO Anko van der Werff…
Dún Laoghaire anticipates 80 cruise ship visits in 2024
Viking Venus Eamonn O’Reilly Dún Laoghaire anticipates over 80 cruise ship visits this year, bringing…
Boeing compensates United for grounding of B737-9 fleet
Dave Calhoun CEO of Boeing United Airlines has reached an undisclosed financial agreement with Boeing…
Budapest wins, Belfast City Airport shortlisted at Routes Europe 2024 awards
Routes Europe award winners 2024 Ellie McGimpsey of Belfast city airport Belfast City Airport was…
Star of the Seas introduces golden retriever as the ship’s ‘family dog’
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, scheduled to debut in August 2025, will introduce Sailor,…
‘Airline demand will reach 96pc of pre-pandemic this summer’ – A4E at Routes Europe
Rania Georgoutsakou of A4E Airlines for Europe (A4E), Managing Director, Ourania Georgoutsakou has told the…
Celebrity hosts first passengers at private resort Perfect Day at CocoCay
Perfect Day at CocoCay Laura Hodges Bethge of Celebrity Cruises The first passengers to visit…
Iveagh Markets works to finish in eight weeks
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Advanced works have begun on the Iveagh Markets by Dublin…
‘Only 44pc of airports in Europe back to pre-pandemic’ – Routes Europe conference
Michael Stanton-Geddes ACI Europe’s Director of Economics and Competition Despite the European airport network’s overall…
WATCH: Charlie the starling goes free from Dublin Airport
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Jet2 wins airlines category at the Routes Europe awards
Steve Heapy CEO of Jet2 Jet2.com won the airline category at the Routes Europe 2024…
Aspire by Swissport introduces three-tier lounge at Newcastle upon Tyne in England
Aspire by Swissport has introduced a new three-tier lounge at Newcastle upon Tyne International Airport…
NH Hotel Group to rebrand as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
Dillip Rajakarier CEO of Minor Hotels NH Hotel Group will rebrand as Minor Hotels Europe…
Portugal wins destinations category at the Routes Europe awards
Routes Europe award winners 2024 Luis Araujo CEO of Turismo de Portugal Turismo de Portugal…
Craggaunowen plans Viking festival on May 4th and 5th
Vikings at Craggaunowen Pauline Lenihan manager of Craggaunowen Craggaunowen in County Clare will host the…
Royal Caribbean starts construction on new private resort, Royal Beach Club in Bahamas
Royal Caribbean International has started construction on a new private resort, the Royal Beach Club…