UPDATED: Better day for big three Gulf carriers after weekend of renewed disruption
Airspace restrictions in the Middle East continue to ease in certain nations while others maintain…
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CANCELLATIONS at Dublin airport today
Cancellations at Dublin airport: Brussels inbound EI631 Doha QR18@12.55 & inbound QR17 Scheduled: Abu Dhabi…
Cork airport handled 295,333 passengers in April, up 40pc since pre pandemic
Cork Airport recorded 295,333 passengers in April 2026. The total was 4.4 pc lower than…
USA extends Dublin airport passenger cap deadline until June 5
US Department of Transportation set the new deadline at 5 June. The extension covers complaints…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry discusses Summer Travel on RTÉ the Business with Richard Curran
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Dublin airport passenger cap legislation ready for cabinet approval – Darragh O’Brien
Transport minister Darragh O Brien has confirmed that legislation to remove the long standing passenger…
EASA clears way for use of US Jet A fuel in Europe
EASA issued new recommendations on the use of US-produced Jet A fuel. Jet A carries…
Europe’s airports welcome Commission guidance on airport slot rules
The European Commission released guidance on slot usage during the fuel crisis. Airlines may receive…
Delegation promotes tourism opportunities from direct flights Milan to Knock
Tourism Ireland has partnered with Ireland West Airport Knock for the Milan event. Twenty five…
IATA highlights need for greater flexibility in aviation fuel usage
IATA raised concerns over potential fuel shortfalls if the Middle East conflict continues. The association…
Aer Lingus confident of jet fuel supply but ‘long haul yield pressure’ leads to €103m loss in Q1
Aer Lingus recorded an operating loss of €103 million in Q1 2026 compared with €55…
‘TWENTY minutes through security for ALL passengers’ – Dublin airport anticipates 11m passengers in summer 2026
Dublin Airport prepares for 11 million passengers over the summer months. Peak months of June…
NO exemption for airlines under EU261 on jet fuel supply – EU Commissioner
European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, has stated that airlines must compensate…
Ryanair increases Dublin Santander flights for Champions Cup
Ryanair added 400 seats on Dublin Santander route for May 2026. Outbound flights scheduled on…
Emirates Group reports 3pc rise in annual profits to end March despite war disruption
Emirates Group profits rose 3 pc to $5.7 billion. Pre-tax profits reached $6.6 billion with…
Daa opens applications for the Dublin Airport Community Fund 2026
Applications for the €500,000 Dublin Airport Community Fund opened on Friday, 8 May 2026. The…
Airbus says production rates remain stable as it delivers 67 aircraft
Airbus delivered 67 aircraft to 39 customers in April 2026. The company recorded 28 gross…
Lufthansa passenger numbers for March up 3.4pc to 9.7m as airline faces €1.7bn fuel bill increase
Lufthansa reported adjusted operating loss of €612m in Q1 2026. Group revenue increased by eight…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry on latest Michael O’Leary call for drinks ban
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Dublin airport removes concrete fins on the outside of Terminal 1
Removal of concrete fins started on south eastern corner of Terminal 1. Project allows installation…
United launches new inflight entertainment channel featuring Peacock content
United launched dedicated Peacock inflight entertainment channel. Channel available from 1 May 2026 on seatback…
TODAY is deadline for action on Dublin airport passenger cap and publication of Oireachtas report
The Oireachtas transport committee says it will finalise a report on scrapping the Dublin Airport…
Dividend from English defence subsidiary boosts Atlantic Aviation
Pre-tax profits at Atlantic Aviation Group reached €3.12m in 2024. Dividend income from AAG Defence…
Qantas Group extends flight capacity reduction until September
Qantas and Jetstar extend reductions until 30 September 2026. International capacity decreases by 2pc. Sydney…
‘No plans to reduce flights’ – ITA Airways
ITA Airways has no plans to cut flights. The carrier has covered 80pc of fuel…
Ryanair now 43pc ahead of pre-pandemic after ANOTHER record month in APRIL
Ryanair monthly passenger numbers for April reached 19.3m, a record for the month, 5.5pc ahead…
Emirates restores 96 pc of global network
Emirates has restored 96 pc of its global network. The airline operates to 137 destinations…
Ryanair says close-in bookings ‘very strong” as holiday market softens
Michael O’Leary says that Ryanair fares will be similar to last year as the airline…
Major Irish based lessors impacted as USA’s Spirit Airlines ceases operations
Spirit Airlines suspended operations at 0300 Eastern Time on 2 May 2026 The airline cited…
ASTURIAS here were come, direct flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus commence today
Aer Lingus launched direct flights from Dublin to Asturias on 2 May 2026. The service…
OSLO here we come, direct flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus commence today
Aer Lingus launched direct flights from Dublin to Oslo on 2 May 2026. The service…
NICE here we come, direct flights from Cork with Aer Lingus commences today
Aer Lingus launched direct flights from Cork to Nice on 2 May 2026. The service…
Air Baltic & Wizz identified as Europe’s ‘most vulnerable airlines’ by Michael O’Leary
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary warned that a prolonged Iran conflict could drive two or three…
Irish airports anticipate record 600,000 passenger traffic over May bank holiday weekend
Over 525,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin and Cork airports combined for the…
DAA reports post-tax profit of €230m
DAA has reported post-tax profit of €230m for 2025. 39.9m passengers have travelled through Dublin…
Flexjet Ireland applies for US foreign air carrier permit
Flexjet Ireland has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit. The company has requested…
Ryanair blames England’s NATS for delays affecting 133,000 passengers
Ryanair has criticised England’s air traffic control provider NATS after more than 133,000 passengers suffered…
Copa Airlines orders 40 additional Boeing 737 MAX
Copa Airlines has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with options for 20 more. The…
Airbus appoints Eric Kirstetter as executive vice president strategy
Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy. The role has taken effect…
Wizz air CEO describes Abu Dhabi AOC as a mistake
Wizz Air CEO has called the Abu Dhabi AOC a mistake. The decision initially appeared…