Strikes disrupt Italian airports on yesterday’s day of national action
Strikes are disrupting airports on 10 April with air traffic control ground staff and flight…
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E-Day: Visits to Schengen countries all-digital from yesterday, April 10 (but travel from Ireland not affected)
Yesterday, April 10, 2026, marked the official date for the full implementation of the European…
Jet fuel shortage to persist for many months – IMF
The International Monetary Fund confirmed diesel and jet fuel shortages due to the war in…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry travel update on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder
Eoghan Corry speaking to The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman…
LISTEN: Travel Extra’s Anne Cadwallader speaking about her debut novel on RTÉ radio
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Everything is NOW in place for contactless biometric international travel – IATA
The International Air Transport Association says further tests have demonstrated that contactless biometric enabled international…
Ireland’s travel and hospitality industries experienced slowdown in March – AIB
Ireland’s travel and hospitality industries experienced a slowdown in March according to the AIB Services…
TAP Air Portugal introduces Economy Prime
TAP Air Portugal introduced Economy Prime as a new long-haul cabin product. The cabin blocks…
‘Digital exclusion’ impacting on air travel and hotel bookings for older people – academic Rónán Collins
Academic Rónán Collins has called for online services to become more age-friendly as many elderly…
Two hundred new hotels set to open across Spain in 2026
Developers have planned more than two hundred hotel openings throughout Spain in 2026 with several…
Uber agrees to acquire private chauffeur company Blacklane
Uber agrees to acquire Blacklane. The deal is expected to close by the end of…
Asian airlines begin trimming schedules and carrying extra fuel
Asian airlines cut flights and carry extra fuel due to jet fuel shortages. The Middle…
“Beannachtaí na Cásca – and how Easter in ancient Irish calculations could be FOUR weeks earlier than Vatican Easter)
Why, to the inconvenience of airlines and the hospitality industry, does Easter keep moving, and…
LISTEN: Jet fuel price and aviation – Eoghan Corry Marina Efthymiou & Fran McNulty on RTE Behind the story
Jet fuel price and aviation – Eoghan Corry Marina Efthymiou & Fran McNulty on the…
Two thirds of holidaymakers will stay within Europe for next trip – AA Ireland
AA Ireland surveyed 1,180 respondents on holiday intentions. 64.8pc of holidaymakers planned to stay within…
LISTEN: Check your passport is in date, Eoghan Corry on RTE radio Today with David McCullagh
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New difficulties for Dublin MetroLink as director departs
Seán Sweeney revealed his departure as programme director of Dublin MetroLink for family reasons. Lorcan…
Irish Travel Agents Association confirms no holiday surcharges
The Irish Travel Agents Association confirmed no evidence of holiday surcharges despite rising fuel costs…
HERE are the 18 historic towns set to share €2m funding under the 2026 Historic Towns Initiative
Eighteen towns across Ireland share the total €2m allocation. The project addresses vacancy and supports…
Sunexpress introduces €10 fuel surcharge on some services (but NOT Dublin)
SunExpress has added a fuel surcharge of €10 per passenger for routes between Turkey and…
KEY Takeaways as Rendez Vous en France 2026 concludes in Nice
The CEO of French Tourism Adam Oubuih told a media press conference that France is…
OPEN AGAIN: Dublin airport’s beloved 51st and Green lounge back in business after refurb
Dublin Airport has reopened its Terminal 2 51st and Green Lounge used by passengers who…
New €1.5m visitor centre inaugurated at Sligo’s Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
A newly upgraded visitor centre at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery has officially opened and ministers have…
Bobby Healy’s drone delivery firm Manna to create 200 jobs after raising $50m
Bobby Healy’s drone delivery firm Manna has raised $50m in a new Series B funding…
SURPRISE: Willie Walsh to become CEO of India’s Indigo
Willie Walsh has been named chief executive of IndiGo. His current IATA term ends on…
April fool frolics: Classic media pranks down the years relating to travel
Here are some of the most famous and memorable April Fools’ media pranks related to…
MSC cancels winter Middle East programme for World Europa
MSC Cruises has cancelled the 2026-27 season of MSC World Europa in the Middle East.…
Cruise lines delay restart dates for vessels stranded in Gulf
Six cruise ships have remained stuck in the Arabian Gulf since late February 2026. The…
New twist in grievance procedure for Aer Lingus ‘toxic fume’ pilot Tom O’Riordan
Gardaí have been called to Aer Lingus headquarters during a hunger strike declaration. The pilot…
Europeans should travel less to save fuel – EU Commission
The EU has asked member states to consider voluntary demand saving measures in transport. Europe…
Aergo appoints Paul Sheridan as CEO
Aergo Capital has named Paul Sheridan as Chief Executive Officer effective 2 June 2026. Sheridan…
Dublin’s first direct flight to Barbados takes off today
Ireland’s first direct flights to Barbados take off today, offering travellers a convenient new gateway…
NEW Shannon 2w services to Poznan and Rome commence today
· ROME walking tour · Poznań walking tour Ryanair will commence operations on two routes today from…
FAREWELL then, Aer Lingus closes Manchester base after four years
When Aer Lingus opened their Manchester base in 2021, it was a major move by…
Ryanair’ s inaugural flight from Dublin to Tirana takes off today
TIRANA walking tour Ryanair’ s inaugural flight from Dublin to Tirana, Albania’s vibrant capital, takes…
EI-EIN, first Aer Lingus aircraft to offer Starlink ultrafast free Wi-Fi returns from New York
Aer Lingus equipped the first aircraft with Starlink. Passengers on flight EI105 from Dublin to…
DFA changes wording to prevent travel insurance companies cancelling policies because of transit through Gulf
Irish holidaymakers are receiving updated guidance from the Department of Foreign Affairs on transit through…
Uniworld’s S.S. Emilie completes first voyage
The S.S. Emilie has sailed its inaugural voyage and the first guests have experienced the…
WHICH airlines are raising fuel charges and trimming routes in reaction to fuel crisis?
Several airlines worldwide have responded to the sharp rise in jet fuel prices triggered by…
400 cuckoo clocks from Germany’s Black Forest go on display in Waterford
The Irish Museum of Time has opened a new permanent exhibition of 400 cuckoo clocks.…