Dark skies: The five major crashes in the airline’s history – Lingus@90
Aer LIngus was declared the world’s safest airline in 1951. sadly, the designation was not…
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The story of Aer Lingus: Lingus@90
Cabin crew in retro uniforms and the Iolar, pictured at Dublin airport in 2011 On…
Bill Maxwell remembers the first fifty years of Aer LIngus
1936 APRIL: Aer Lingus founded with an authorised capital of £100,000. Pending legislation for Government…
BEFORE Aer Lingus The first cross-channel services Lingus@90
“My enthusiasm to render the State still further service remains undaunted, and my energies became…
NO such word: How Aer LINGUS got its name – Lingus@90
When Ireland’s first air service was still two years away, it was given its now-famous…
Sceptred skies: ALL the saints of the Aer Lingus fleet – Lingus@90
Aer Lingus Fokker-F27 Friendship EI-AKD in 1966, all the F27s had saints’ names that began…
Avalon Waterways launches new European itineraries
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Dublin prepares for Aramark International Chefs’ Cup June 2-4
Dublin hosts the 2026 Aramark International Chefs’ Cup on the 2nd to 4th of June.…
The story of the first Aer Lingus flight on May 27 1936
On May 27, 1936, following a religious service and blessing byIrish air crops chaplain William…
MSC Cruises raises service charges in North America to $17 a day
Passengers aged two years and older will pay $17 per person per day in standard…
Barcelona to raise cruise passenger fee from €4 to €8 per person per day
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Airbus reports further A350 delivery delays
Turkish Airlines holds 76 A350 orders. Emirates has 53 A350 aircraft on order. Air India…
TUI launches first global loyalty programme
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McAuliffe Collection refurbishes Springhill Hotel Kilkenny
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Minister announces €12 million for Galway City museum redevelopment
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Dublin airport passenger cap to be lifted by mid-July
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American Airlines installs Starlink on narrowbody fleet
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Regional Express cuts Australian domestic routes
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Thai government offers incentives for secondary city routes
Thai Lion Air, Thai VietJetAir and Thai AirAsia have commenced flights under the incentive scheme.…
Spanish flight seat capacity for May will exceed 12.8m seats
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European Union rail journeys reach record level
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Vietjet Air launches first European Route
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Germany reduces aviation tax after Ryanair exodus
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Frazer group halts Carlingford-Greenore ferry service after nine years
The service began operating in 2017 as a multimillion euro project. The notice confirmed extension…
La Guardia to O’Hare is USA’s busiest route – OAG
LaGuardia O’Hare carried 326,233 seats in May 2026. Los Angeles to San Francisco recorded 319,045…
ÉIST: Banna Ryanair – Eoghan Corry ar RnaG
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Africa Collection launches operations in Ireland
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Dublin Airport has second busiest day in history with 127,761 passengers
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Aer Lingus inaugurates Dublin to Pittsburgh 4w
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Ryanair becomes debt free after repaying final bond
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Irish holidaymakers receive reminder on travel insurance cover
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Egis appoints Shakir Khaja as Aviation Sector Director for Europe
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More details release of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Belfast August 2-9
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Irish Holidaymakers increase domestic holiday plans for 2026
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Navan Midsummer Festival launches with local backing
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Dublin Airport home insulation scheme has stalled
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Multitrip.com introduces new benefits and enhanced website for Irish holidaymakers
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Global Hotel Alliance adds four new hotel brands to its portfolio.
Four new brands have joined the Global Hotel Alliance. The additions include 22 properties in…