‘Internationalisation of the Lufthansa group’ – reaction as EU approves 41pc stake in ITA
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa Lufthansa Group has received approval from the EU Commission for…
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Dublin Airport introduces new concierge-style parking service
Gary McLean MD of Dublin airport Dublin Airport has introduced a new concierge-style parking service…
Not just Aer Lingus: aviation strike action in six other countries (including Italy today)
Damien Cazé of French aviation authority DGAC A nationwide strike action planned by airport workers…
Norwegian air lowers operating profit forecast to between €1.8bn and €2.5bn
Geir Karlsen of Norwegian Air shuttle Norwegian Air has lowered its 2024 operating profit forecast…
‘Shortages of jetways, contact gates & maintenance hangars’ – Air France demands better service at CdeG
Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France Air France-KLM has urged Paris Aéroport to enhance Paris…
Hurtigruten celebrates 131 years with 2-for-1 offer on coastal express sailings until July 15
Hedda Felin CEO of Hurtigruten Hurtigruten, renowned for sailing the Norwegian coastline for 131 years,…
New Spanish law to allow neighbours to stop AirBnB & tourism rentals
Pedro Sanchez Spain is to reform its property law to allow neighbours in the same…
Qatar Airways moves to acquire 20pc stake in Virgin Australia
Saleh Alharoon Director of Qatar CAA Qatar Airways is close to finalising a stake of…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Ivan Yates New Round of Aer Lingus Cancellations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9Z3NhcpPk
Gate ceremony at Dublin airport marks launch of Pegasus 3w service to Ankara
Güliz Öztürk CEO of Pegasus Pegasus airlines launched their new Dublin to Ankara route with…
Avolon Q2 update shows fleet of 582 aircraft & 447 orders
Andy Cronin CEO of Avolon Dublin based Avolon, the world’s second largest lessors, issued a…
Labour Court hearing concludes on the pilots pay dispute at Aer Lingus
Mark Tighe of IALPA A Labour Court hearing on the pilots pay dispute at Aer…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Ivan Yates New Round of Aer Lingus Cancellations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9Z3NhcpPk
Diarmuid Ó’Conghaile appointed COO of Wizz
Diarmuid Ó’Conghaile COO of Wizz Air Diarmuid Ó’Conghaile, former CEO designate of Ireland’s aviation regulator…
Wicklow council spent €550k on consultants for proposed Blessington Greenway
Emer O’Gorman CEO of Wicklow County Council It has been revealed that Wicklow County Council…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy Aer Lingus & IALPA go to Labour Court
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRgbgg5B9jc
Former Boeing inspector alleges Everett workers put ‘unsuitable’ B787 parts back on assembly lines
Dave Calhoun CEO of Boeing A former Boeing quality-control manager, Merle Meyers, alleges that workers…
Into Kildare & Newbridge Silverware host members event
Aine Mangan, CEO Into Kildare and Ronan Mackey, Newbridge Silverware Into Kildare hosted a collaborative…
Dingle peninsula prehistoric discoveries ‘under pressure’ from tourism
Michael Gibbons of Archaeology Travel Michael Gibbons of Archaeology Travel has called for a new…
Britain & Ireland cruise week to take place from September 16-22
Andy Harmer CLIA has announced that the Britain & Ireland Cruise Week 2024 will take…
The 2024 Caherconnell Stone Fort Furnace Festival scheduled for August 24–25
Mags O’Connell of Kerry Tourism The festival will take place at Caherconnell Stone Fort, which…
LÉ George Bernard Shaw to offer free guided tours on Sunday
The LÉ George Bernard Shaw will offer free guided tours on July 7 as part…
Notorious eyesore in Bray to become 17-room guest house
Emer O’Gorman Wicklow county ceo A vacant building at number 2 Main Street in Bray,…
American Airlines suspends new pilot training classes for the rest of 2024
Robert Isom CEO of American Airlines American Airlines has suspended new pilot training classes for…
Princess Cruises unveils new culinary offering aboard the Sun Princess
John Padgett of Princess Cruises Love by Britto is Princess Cruises’ newest culinary offering aboard…
Costa Cruises introduces new family-friendly tours in the Western Med
Mario Zanetti President of Costa Cruises Costa Cruises is introducing new family-friendly tours this summer…
Accor group launches leadership council to shape future of corporate travel
Sébastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor group has launched a Global Leadership Council to…
Airport Dimension opens Club SFO lounge at San Francisco
Mignon Buckingham CEO of Airport Dimensions Airport Dimensions, owned by Collinson, has opened its latest…
Hurtigruten retrieves second batch of ‘bubbles from the sea’ cache of sparkling wine
Hurtigruten has retrieved a second batch of its “bubbles from the sea” cache of sparkling…
Germany’s Hahnair plans to renew fleet of business jets in first half of 2026
Kirsten Rehmann CEO of Hahnair Germany’s Hahnair plans to renew its fleet of business jets…
Delta opens first Delta One lounge JFK’s Terminal 4
Ed Bastian CEO of Delta Delta has opened its first Delta One lounge at New…
Port of Seattle signs 10-year deal with Carnival cruise line
Port of Seattle Commission has approved a 10-year preferential berthing agreement with Carnival Corporation for…
Pegasus Airlines considers order for narrowbody jets post-2029
Güliz Öztürk CEO of Pegasus Pegasus Airlines, which launched a new 3w route from Dublin…
IALPA and Aer Lingus complete written submissions to Labour court in advance of hearing
Mark Tighe of IALPA Both sides in the pay dispute between Aer Lingus management and…
Canadian tourist who was assaulted in Dublin has died in hospital
Drew Harris, Garda commissioner The 41-year-old Canadian tourist who was assaulted in Dublin has died…
US Dept of Justice investigating whether Boeing violated 2021 deferred prosecution agreement
Dave Calhoun CEO of Boeing Boeing is facing new legal issues as the US Department…
Dalata opens new 268-room hotel in Liverpool
Dalata Hotel Group has opened a new 268-guestroom hotel in Liverpool, creating 75 new jobs…
Strike action ‘inevitable’ at Aberdeen and Glasgow airports – Trade Union Unite
Sharon Graham Secretary General of Unite union Unite union has declared that strike action at…
Russell Crowe among celebrity guests at launch of the new home of Muff Liquor
Laura Bonner of Muff Distillery Crowe was joined by fellow investors Ryan Tubridy and Ronan…
WATCH: We made a mistake and we own this mistake’ – Boeing press conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VQWYDwwiuc