Jet2 CEO says green policies would make holidays a privilege for the rich
Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy has warned that proposed green policies risk making holidays unaffordable.…
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SINGAPORE reclaims Skytrax ‘world’s best airline’ from Qatar as Ryanair (65th) overtakes Aer Lingus (70th)
Singapore Airlines crowned World’s Best Airline at Skytrax awards Sixth time achieving global number-one ranking…
46 flights expected to be cancelled at Charleroi Airport on THIRD day of ATC strike
46 flights expected to be cancelled at Charleroi Airport ATC strikes scheduled nightly from 22:00…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary apology for ‘rapist’ remark
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Premium fares proposed for metro link Dublin airport stop
Premium fares proposed for MetroLink Dublin Airport stop Business case projects €7.35bn in fares over…
ANALYSIS: Michael O’Leary apologises, what’s going on?
A Michael O’Leary apology is a rare event. For four decades he has been unfazed…
Aer Lingus calls for end to US complaint on Dublin airport cap
Aer Lingus calls for end to US complaint on Dublin Airport cap Airlines for America…
Flexjet Ireland transfers sole aircraft to Malta
On 18 September 2026 Flexjet Ireland officially transferred its sole aircraft to Flexjet Operations Malta.…
US rule change reduces airline compensation for maintenance delays
US rule change reduces airline compensation for maintenance delays Effective 19 October 2026 Unexpected safety…
England’s air traffic control disruption was ‘due to software fault’ – preliminary report
NATS report finds air traffic control disruption due to software fault Legacy defect caused 2,000…
New direct rail link planned from Birmingham to Manchester airport to open December 13
New direct rail link planned from Birmingham to Manchester Airport Hourly service launching in two…
Boeing expects Max output boost to take longer than expected
Boeing expects MAX output boost to take longer Wing production delays at Renton factory 737-10…
Lufthansa Group orders first B737 Max 10s and firms options for 20
Lufthansa Group orders first 737 MAX 10s Firms options for 20 aircraft Deliveries expected in…
Aegean Airlines moves to take majority control of Volotea
Aegean moves to take majority control of Volotea €56m debt converted to equity €15m capital…
ANALYSIS: How Germany ended a 22-year blockade as Emirates approved for Berlin flights
Germany ends 22-year blockade on Emirates Berlin flights Emirates approved for daily Dubai to Berlin…
AENA tender for Tenerife Sur airport remodel left without bidder
Aena tender for Tenerife Sur remodel left without bidder €464m contract received no construction bids…
Emirates holds pilot recruitment roadshow in Dublin
Emirates holds pilot recruitment roadshow in Dublin Event runs from 18 to 19 September 2026…
54th Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships begin in Roscommon
Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships begin in Roscommon Event runs from 19 to 25 September…
Greece records highest flight delay rate in Europe this summer – Flightrights
Greece records highest flight delay rate in Europe this summer 46.4pc of flights delayed Athens…
US FAA adds precautionary 737 Max bear strap checks
FAA adds precautionary 737 MAX bear strap checks Directive targets forward galley door cutout area…
European cities expand airports despite overtourism concerns
European cities expand airports despite overtourism concerns Venice Marco Polo Airport to handle 20m passengers…
PNG’s Air Niugini turns to AirBaltic for a220 pilots
Air Niugini agrees pilot cooperation with airBaltic Up to 45 airBaltic pilots may operate Air…
Etihad Airways expands fleet amid capacity crunch
Etihad Airways expands fleet amid capacity crunch Passenger capacity running 15 pc to 17 pc…
Türkiye’s Siirt airports reopens after 11 months of renovation work
Siirt airport reopens after 11 months of renovation Turkish Airlines resumed flights on 12 September…
Brazil’s GOL inaugurates first European route
GOL launches first European route Service connects Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro Aircraft wet leased…
Flexjet becomes fleet launch customer for the Praetor 600E
Flexjet becomes Praetor 600E fleet launch customer Delivery part of $7 billion order for 182…
Wizz Air to launch Hamburg to Pristina service from December 15
Wizz Air announces Hamburg to Pristina service Route starts 15 December 2026 Service operates four…
Ryanair flights cancelled due to ATC strikes at Charleroi airport
Ryanair cancels flights to and from Charleroi Airport ATC strikes scheduled nightly from 22:00 to…
ANALYSIS: Ryanair reveals new focus on Eastern Europe as it awaits an airline failure
The battlefields of Eastern Europe would be familiar to Ireland’s most famous soldier of fortune,…
Istanbul Airport overtakes Heathrow as world’s most connected airport
Istanbul becomes world’s most connected airport Features links to 337 destinations Turkish Airlines operates 80pc…
Malaria outbreak linked to Frankfurt airport claims third life
Malaria outbreak linked to Frankfurt Airport claims third life Eight people infected since late August…
Knock Ireland West Airport on course for one million passengers but may face a penalty for success
Ireland West Airport Knock records busiest August with 110,000 passengers More than 576,000 passengers from…
Saudi’s Riyadh air targets 100 global destinations by 2030
Riyadh Air targets more than 100 global destinations by 2030 Recent order includes 28 Boeing…
No1 Lounges to open Flagship lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5
No1 Lounges to open flagship at Heathrow Terminal 5 Current Club Aspire Lounge closes 2…
Ryanair calls on England’s transport minister to publish NATS report
Ryanair calls on England’s Transport Minister to publish NATS report Report received on Wednesday 16…
Turkish Airlines and Air China sign expanded codeshare agreement
Turkish Airlines and Air China expand codeshare agreement Agreement signed at CATA Aviation Conference in…
Milan Malpensa expands Terminal 1 for intercontinental flights
Malpensa launches Terminal 1 XL expansion project Investment valued at around €100m Adds 14,500 square…
Aviator wins long-term Lufthansa group full-handling contract in Norway
Aviator signs long-term contract with Lufthansa Group Services include full ground handling and de-icing Operations…
New Zealand to draft voluntary air passenger charter
New Zealand to draft voluntary air passenger charter Charter developed in consultation with airlines Regulation…
Malaysia sounds out other carriers over Airasia
Malaysian government asks carriers about absorbing AirAsia market share Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia…