1,100 flights cancelled but Ryanair pax numbers up 6pc to 12.5m in May
Passenger numbers up 6pc to 12.5m Load factor up 1pc to 96pc Rolling to May…
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Irishman makes history piloting first Cathay Pacific service from Dublin to Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific’s inaugural flight from Dublin to Hong Kong was a special day for one…
Ireland West expects 10pc jump in passengers to 20,000 over weekend
A total of 20,000 passengers are expected to pass through Ireland West Airport over the…
100,000 A DAY to travel through Dublin Airport this weekend
Almost 410,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this June Bank Holiday weekend…
Bank Holiday weekend will be busiest in a decade as Shannon counts down to Air Canada route to Toronto
Shannon Airport expects June Bank Holiday weekend numbers to be up by almost 8pc on last…
Air France's heavy-hitters in Cork for launch of year-round Hop! route to Paris Charles De Gaulle
Cork Airport is predicting a record June bank holiday weekend, and the first of its…
Recruiting again: Aer Lingus wants women to join the jet set as aircraft engineers
Aer Lingus is back recruiting – and it’s looking to attract women in particular into…
Ryanair goes year-round to Bristol out of Knock and launches sun route to Reus
Ryanair has relaunched its Ireland West Airport Knock-Bristol route as a year-round service. The route…
Aer Lingus staff give up leave day to transform school for the deaf
Over 140 Aer Lingus staff have volunteered a day’s annual leave to help transform the…
Cork anticipates 4pc rise in passengers with 50,000 travelling over June bank holiday
Over 50,000 passengers are expected to travel through Cork Airport across the June Bank Holiday…
Ryanair's early arrival: 150 routes from Summer 2019 schedule now on sale
Ryanair has launched 150 of its most popular holiday routes for Summer 2019. Sun destinations…
Brown Thomas eyes big-spending Chinese customers as it welcomes Hainan to Dublin
Only 70,000 Chinese a year visit Ireland – and many are attracted to the brands…
Ryanair target Laudamotion to rival Aer Lingus on Dublin-Vienna route; Ryanair denies bid for Norwegian
Laudamotion, in which Ryanair has a 24.9pc stake, is to start services from Dublin Airport to Vienna…
Emirates postponed third daily service to Dubai because of Dublin Airport infrastructure issues
Emirates Country Manager Enda Corneille has said that with the arrival of new carriers, “the…
Emirates celebrates 'stellar' year in Ireland and points to trend for higher-end holidays with trade
Ireland a “stellar” performer in a 30th consecutive year of growth for Emirates globally Honeymoons…
Luxury Irish retailer Avoca opens first airport store with Dublin Airport move
Luxury Irish retailer Avoca has joined the travel retail market, opening its first ever store…
Passengers face 'heavy' disruptions as French air traffic controllers strike
Irish passengers have been warned to check the status of their flights to France, with…
Ryanair warns it may reintroduce charges for bags checked in at gate
Ryanair profit rose 10pc to €1.45bn Will fall this year to €1.25bn Strikes likely after…
Boeing 737 – MSN 24900 – XA-UZK lost after take off at Havana
A Cubana Boeing 737 – MSN 24900 – XA-UZK flying CU972 HAV-HOG was lost…
DAA seeking bidders to build and operate 400-room hotel at Dublin Airport
The DAA is looking for a company or consortium to design, build, finance and operate…
Banker Basil Geoghegan named as new chair of DAA
Basil Geoghegan Appointed DAA Chairman Designate Will resign as non executive director of IAA Tourism…
BA to fly Heathrow to Durban 3w from October 29
BA to fly LHR T5 to Durban 3w from October 29 Increased connectivity to Durban…
DAA's controversial North Runway awarded prize for construction team
It’s faced court challenges, delays and planning restrictions are still on obstacle, but Dublin’s Airport’s North…
Over 367,000 to use Dublin Airport this weekend in May bank holiday record
More than 367,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this May Bank Holiday…
Croatia Airlines aiming to make Dublin-Zagreb route year-round
Croatia Airlines is already aiming to make its new 2w summer service from Dublin to…
Rebecca Kelly delighted after being promoted to Head of Ireland at MSC
Rebecca Kelly has been promoted at MSC Cruises in an expansion of its Irish operation. And…
Ryanair's 12.3m passengers & 9pc growth indicates end to rostering furlough
Growth back to 9pc 12.3m passengers in April with load factor 96pc Rolling annual numbers…
Cork aiming to retain crown as Europe's best small airport
Cork Airport has been shortlisted in the Airports Council International Europe Best Airport Awards for the…
Ryanair lays on extra return flights for Leinster fans heading to rugby's European final
Ryanair is adding an additional return flight from Dublin to Santander for the Champions Cup rugby…
Ryanair continues German ambitions with opening of Dusseldorf base
Ryanair is to open its 11th base in Germany, with a facility opening at Düsseldorf…
Cork Airport overhauls main runway into Pole position due to Earth's magnetic pull
Cork Airport has renamed its main runway because of changes to the Earth’s magnetic poles. Designated as…
Aer Lingus wants more women to become pilots as it searches for candidates to fly long-haul aircraft
Aer Lingus is focusing on attracting more women to become pilots as it launched its ‘Aer Lingus…
As DAA unveils its own results, Shannon Airport group pushes to create 7,000 new jobs
With the DAA releasing its own annual results, Shannon Group got in on the act…
Ryanair orders 25 more Boeing 737 MAX 200s in 200m passenger push
Ryanair has announced it’s to order 25 more Boeing 737 MAX 200 “Gamechanger” aircraft, bringing…
Belfast City runners-up in Routes Europe marketing awards for airports under 4m passengers
Overall winner Brussels Belfast City second in under 4m category Brussels Airport won the Routes…
Visit Ireland, high-spending markets told at Arabian Travel show in Dubai
Tourism Ireland is promoting the island of Ireland this week at the Arabian Travel Market…
Etihad tells Irish agents it's axeing route to Perth
Etihad Airways is to suspend its service from its Abu Dhabi hub to Perth in…
Aer Lingus to operate year-round from Shannon to New York from 2019
Shannon Airport has bounced back from the Norwegian transatlantic blow with news that Aer Lingus…
Ryanair puts on extra flights to European rugby final for confident Leinster and Munster fans
Leinster and Munster fans appear equally confident of reaching this year’s Champions Cup Rugby Final, with…
Cork Airport gets third route to Portugal as Aer Lingus announces flights to Lisbon
Aer Lingus is to fly Cork to Lisbon in its winter 2018 schedule. Flights begin on…