HERE are all FORTY countries now impacted by Trump’s latest travel ban
The Trump administration has announced an expansion of the US travel ban, adding five additional…
Browsing: Aviation
Gran Canaria secures new European Flight Connections for 2026
Tourism officials in Gran Canaria have confirmed a series of new direct flight routes linking…
Aer Lingus enhances retail programme and in-flight experiences ahead of Christmas
Aer Lingus has confirmed a new inflight retail programme in partnership with dnata Catering &…
United Airlines enhances Passenger App with bag tracking, updated guidance and ‘virtual gate’
United Airlines has rolled out updates to its mobile app on 17 December 2025, introducing…
Emirates expands amenity kits to economy and premium for overnight flights
Emirates is rolling out complimentary amenity kits for Premium Economy and Economy on long-haul overnight…
Spirit Airlines secures vital financial lifeline
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines has announced on that it has accessed $50 million from a…
Kenny Jacobs considers legal options amid escalating tensions with DAA board
Dublin Airport CEO Kenny Jacobs is considering his legal options amid an escalations of tensions…
Record 9.2m international flight seats to Spain in December 2025
Airlines have programmed a record 9.2m seats on international flights to and from Spain for…
Air France to open Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4
Air France has revealed plans to open a lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 in spring…
TUI Airways to close Luton base after exit from Irish charter market
TUI Airways is to close its Luton base before summer 2026 and transfer booking to…
AirBaltic reports steady passenger growth in November 2025
AirBaltic carried 402,400 passengers in November 2025, marking a 1 percent increase year-on-year and the…
DAA board appoints Nick Cole as Deputy CEO in escalation of move to unseat Kenny Jacobs
The board of DAA, operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has appointed Nick Cole as…
Australia experiences widespread flight disruptions
Multiple airlines operating in Australia including Qantas Jetstar and Virgin Australia have recorded 34 cancellations…
‘Massive rat’ on KLM flight 767 forces cancellations
A large rat appeared in the cabin of a KLM flight 767 from Amsterdam to…
Manchester faces delays as taxiway closed by surface failure
Flights at Manchester Airport have experienced delays due to rain and a taxiway issue that…
HERE are the 59 airports across 23 countries (including Dublin) now operating Point Merge Air Traffic System
Point Merge Air Traffic System is now operating at 59 airports across 23 countries on…
Easyjet increases capacity for winter travel to Spain
Easyjet has added 4.6m seats for routes to and from Spain ahead of the winter…
Bob Frazier to retire from aviation after 50 years
Frazier Aviation has revealed that Bob Frazier is retiring after 50 years of service at…
Plaza Premium Group unveils first mainland Europe Luxe Lounge at Rome Fiumicino
Plaza Premium Group has marked a European milestone by inaugurating its inaugural Luxe Lounge at…
Spirit Airlines unions ratify restructuring
Spirit Aviation Holdings has announced that labour agreements enabling the company’s restructuring have been ratified…
ASL Airlines pilots plan second strike on Tuesday
ASL Pilots who are members of IALPA have announced a second 16-hour strike on December…
STAYING until 2035: Michael O’Leary speculates on Ryanair succession plans
Michael O’Leary has told a newspaper interview that he intends to remain as CEO of…
Garda Air Support Unit gets new Viking 400
A new Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) Viking 400 has arrived at Baldonnel. The aircraft…
Drone safety campaign launched as IAA confirms there are 24,000 drone pilots in Ireland
The Irish Aviation Authority has confirmed that there are now 24,000 trained drone pilots in…
Safety dispute threatens to close ALSAA sports club at Dublin airport
Chairwoman of ALSAA Siobhan O’Donnell has resigned over doubts that the club can continue in…
KEY Takeaways from IATA global media day in Geneva
When Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, addressed journalists at the…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: The outlook for global aviation with Marie Owens Thomsen
Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, told delegates at the…
Boeing opens new Dublin Office
Boeing has opened new hub at Dublin Airport Central, serving a country that ranks second…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: Slowdown in progress to net zero discussed by Marie Owens Thomsen
Aviation’s progress towards net zero by 2050 is being delayed by insufficient sustainable aviation fuel…
IATA Global Media Day 2025: “leave that bag onboard during evacuation’ – Willie Walsh
Global aviation is maintaining focus on safety through incident investigations under ICAO Annex 13 obligations,…
The 7,000 aircraft backlog: Supply chain discussion with Stuart Fox at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation supply chain disruptions result in delayed aircraft deliveries and parts shortages, leading to over…
Jamming and spoofing on the increase: Safety update from Nick Careen at at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Jamming and spoofing are on the increase in international aviation, a gathering of internaiontal journalists…
‘A reverse Robin Hood’ Regulatory Affairs update from Marie Owens & Thomas Reynart at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Aviation operates within a framework of regulations and fiscal policies that influence connectivity and competitiveness.…
Online revolution and its impact on aviation payments, update from Thierry Stucker at IATA Global Media Day 2025
Airlines process nearly €920bn in payment value annually, with 80pc linked to passenger revenue, ancillary…
How Trump saved air cargo in 2025: IATA Global Media Day update with Brendan Sullivan
Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head of Cargo, told delegates at the Global Media Day cargo…
IATA Global Media Day 2025 Digital identity with Gabriel Marquie, Louise Cairney and Nick Careen
Digital identity enables seamless airport processing through biometric recognition and smartphone integration, allowing passengers to…
Windshear causes go-arounds at Dublin airport
https://youtube.com/shorts/eQOsyJJ0MZY?feature=share
Petition launched to reopen Galway Airport
A petition has been launched on Change.org to reopen Galway Airport. The airport site spans…
2,400 flights delayed and 104 cancelled across US
Over 2,400 flights were delayed and 104 cancelled across major US hubs like Chicago, Dallas,…
China Eastern launches longest flight in the world 20 hours from Shanghai to Buenos Aires
China Eastern has launched the world’s longest commercial flight, MU745 from Shanghai to Buenos Aires…