STILL STANDING: Debris from missile causes damage to Burj El Arab but did NOT destroy hotel
The iconic Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel in Dubai was NOT engulfed in flames or…
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Travel INSURANCE: What is covered for passengers affected by Middle East cancellations?
As in major disruptions to travel, airlines have responsibility to get passengers to where they…
Cancellations from Verona persist after Italian airport strike grounds 750 flights
Normal operations have resumed at most Italian airports after a nationwide strike by aviation workers…
Royal Caribbean reveals new dining experiences for Legend of the Seas (from record 28 options)
The Legend of the Seas (debuting July 2026) is the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s…
EU Court fines airlines for cargo ‘cartel pricing’
The European Court of Justice upheld fines totalling nearly €770m on 13 airlines for cargo…
National Transport Authority launches public consultation on carriage of pets
The National Transport Authority (NTA)has launched a public consultation on a proposed policy to standardise…
Heritage Council launches Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026
The Heritage Council has officially launched the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026. This annual initiative…
TAP Air Portugal reveals new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando
TAP Air Portugal has unveiled a new direct route from Lisbon to Orlando starting 29…
Aer Lingus announce record 11.3m passengers in 2025 & profit of €282m as revenue passes €2.5bn for first time
Aer Lingus carried 11,339,000 passengers in 2025 and recorded an operating profit of €282m for…
MEXICO, ISRAEL and EIGHT other updates to travel advice from the DFA
BangladeshChanged Travel Alert and Decreased Security Status. Security status Downgraded to Level 2, ‘High Degree of…
MEXICO: Flights back to normal as country recovers
Mexico continues to make steady progress towards full normalisation following recent security related disruptions that…
Ryanair and NATS expect legal costs of €3.9m in compensation claim over Bank Holiday failure
Ryanair and NATS expected to incur legal costs of almost €3.9m in the first phase…
ACI Europe calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework
ACI EUROPE calls on governments to abide by the Noise Balanced Approach framework. The framework…
Dublin Airport unveils new music wall in Terminal 1
Dublin Airport has unveiled a new music wall in Terminal 1 to celebrate Ireland’s artists.…
Lufthansa applies blue anniversary livery to A380
Lufthansa has applied a special blue anniversary livery to an Airbus A380 to mark its…
MEXICO UPDATED: DFA removes ‘shelter in place’ instruction as Puerto Vallarta returns to normal tourist operations
The popular Mexican resort of Puerto Vallarta has returned to normal tourist operations following a…
Edreams Prime membership up 13pc to 7.8m as it drives growth for the company
Edreams ODIGEO Financial Results for First Nine Months of Fiscal Year 2026 show net income…
Barcelona doubles tourism tax to €15 per night
Barcelona has doubled its tourism tax to fund affordable housing and curb visitor numbers. Hotel…
It’s HERE: Aer Lingus new passport requirement for England affect 4.5m passengers
An estimated 4.5m passengers will be affected by the new Aer Lingus identification rules for…
It’s HERE: London ETA requirement for non-nationals to affect 30m passengers (but transit passengers are exempt)
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement is expected to affect roughly 30m passengers as it…
Sysco Ireland to invest €2.3m in new prepared produce
Sysco Ireland invested €2.3m in ReadyChef a prepared produce business strengthening its supply chain for…
169 destinations on offer as KLM reveals summer schedule for 2026
KLM has revealed summer schedule for 2026 covering one hundred and sixty-one destinations from late…
Hosons brands appointed cultural refreshments partner at IMMA
Hosons Brands have been appointed as the official Cultural Refreshments Partner of the Irish Museum…
46 events in updated programme for Kerry’s Wander Wild Festival
The Wander Wild Festival organisers have unveiled over forty brand-new events for the 2026 programme…
SIX new routes as Ryanair launches 2026 schedule from Bournemouth
Ryanair has launched its summer 2026 schedule at Bournemouth Airport featuring 20 routes with an…
Heathrow Airport forecasts 85m passengers for 2026
Heathrow Airport expected 85m passengers in 2026 which represented a 0.6pc increase over the previous…
Shannon Airport wins double at the green awards 2026
The Shannon Airport Group won the Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year and Green…
Spain’s airlines association ALA escalates disagreement with Aena over airport tariffs
The Spanish airlines association ALA has escalated its disagreement with Aena over airport tariffs and…
Ryanair passenger numbers in Spain were up 4.1pc in 2025
Ryanair has increased its passenger numbers in Spain by 4.1pc for 2025 to reach 66.8m…
Ryanair steps up PR battle with eDreams over Hamburg court ruling
Ryanair has filed a protective brief with the Hamburg Court to prevent eDreams from restricting…
Loveholidays reveals where are the BIGGEST increases in 2026 holiday destination bookings
Online travel agent loveholidays has analysed recent bookings and identified emerging destinations for Irish holidaymakers…
DiscoverNI launches Ralph McLean podcast series
DiscoverNI has launched a Postcards from NI podcast series hosted by Ralph McLean. The six-part…
Ballyconnigar Beach in Blackwater will not have permanent access bridge for 2026
Wexford County Council has reports there has been no progress on a permanent access bridge…
Barberstown Castle reveals details of spring escape package
Barberstown Castle in Straffan, Co Kildare, offered a Spring Escape package for the new season.…
Shannon Airport welcomes inclusion in Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030
The Shannon Airport Group welcomed Shannon Airport’s inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030. The…
Survey finds holiday makers book holidays to switch off from depressing news
Holiday makers are booking travel abroad to escape negative news and daily pressures, a survey…
IATA opens nominations for 2026 diversity & inclusion awards
The International Air Transport Association opened nominations for the 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Awards in…
‘SIXTY ONE days late’ – Spanish judge rules that Air Europa must pay €1,500 in compensation
A Spanish judge has ruled that Air Europa must pay €1,500 in compensation to a…
Turespana increases spend to encourage developing markets
The Spanish government has increased funding for Turespana’s developing market six-fold to attract high spending…
Jet2 report 7.9pc rise in bookings for 2026
Jet2 reported a 7.9pc rise in bookings for 2026 with capacity reaching 20m seats an…