Call to bring flights back to Galway as airport petition surpasses 3,000 signatures
A petition urging the reopening of Galway Airport in Carnmore has gathered over 3,000 signatures…
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Click&Go survey shows 45pc of holiday makers will have booked before March
Click&Go Holidays revealed findings from its Travel Sentiment Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025…
Why are so many flights being cancelled at Schiphol?
De-icing bottlenecks arise from fluid shortages and high usage rates. Holdover time windows limit departure…
Royal Caribbean reports successful first fortnight of beach club at Nassau’s Paradise Island
Opened on December 23, 2025, near Nassau Cruise Port. Features two beaches, three pools, and…
Airspace management dispute over Western Sahara
Spain has asserted that Morocco cannot unilaterally assume control of the airspace over Western Sahara,…
Newbuild Disney Adventure departs Germany en route to the Bahamas
The Disney Adventure cruise ship departed Germany en route to the Bahamas. The 208,000-ton vessel…
Oceania Cruises transitions to adults-only
Effective January 7, 2026, for new reservations; adults 18+ only. Existing bookings with under-18s honoured.…
India’s IndiGo airlines takes first A321-200NY(XLR)
Delivery of first A321-200NY(XLR) to IndiGo occurred on January 6-7, 2026. Aircraft configured with 12…
Irish visits to Spain reach record 2.9m in the twelve months to November
María Teresa Lizaranzu Spanish ambassador to Ireland, Eoghan Corry, Laura Pena Director of the Spanish…
€2,473 – The average costs of a holiday from Ireland last summer
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has revealed that Irish people spent an average of…
World Travel Agents Association Alliance opposes IATA remittance changes
WTAAA opposes IATA’s standardised shorter remittance periods. Eliminates flexibility for local Agency Programme Joint Councils.…
Kelcy Warren’s €30m Waterford Airport deal nears completion
A deal involving US billionaire Kelcy Warren to invest €30m in Waterford Airport is nearing…
Dubai tourism designates 2026 ‘year of the family’ for multi-generational travel
Dubai will host dozens of cultural and sporting milestones in 2026, with new hotels, restaurants,…
Princess Cruises to expand Europe programme for 2027
Princess Cruises has revealed it is to expansd its Europe programme for 2027, with the…
Five months to SAVE Irish tourism rental sector ISCF
Policy on short-term lets called wrong and unfair by Minister Healy-Rae. Register requires planning permission…
Irish Coast Guard saved 2,000 people in 2025
The Irish Coast Guard saved 2,000 people in 2025, responding to almost 2,800 incidents. The…
Lufthansa marks 100th birthday with special fleet liveries
Yesterday marked exactly 100 years since the founding of Deutsche Luft Hansa on 6 January…
STARLUX Airlines receives first A350-1000
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet ferried…
US figures show outbound travel to Europe up 6.8pc in October 2025, inbound down 5.7pc
The US National Travel and Tourism Office has revealed 5,846,506 international visitor arrivals to the…
Crans-Montana skiers pay tribute to victims of New Year’s fire
Local skiers in Crans-Montana formed a heart to pay tribute to victims of a New…
Mozio study shows Asian airports are best & Europe’s airports worst for arrival pickups
Travel technology company Mozio has released a study ranking the world’s 50 busiest airports for…
Butler Arms Hotel in Waterville returns to local ownership
The Butler Arms Hotel in Waterville returns to local ownership, set to reopen in coming…
TAROM faces delay in Boeing 737-8 deliveries
Romanian flag carrier TAROM has confirmed it is experiencing delays in receiving its first Boeing…
Upgrade of Drogheda Bus Station NOT anticipated to begin in 2026
The National Transport Authority has confirmed that the upgrade of Drogheda Bus Station is not…
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau resort introduces €1,000 a night solo serenity collection
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has revealed the Solo Serenity collection, designed for solo travellers. The…
Banksy and Warhol among works at Dublin art auction
Exhibition of €3m contemporary art at Gormleys Dublin from 15 January to 2 February. Features…
Ryanair carried 206.5m passengers in 2025, annual growth 4.5pc lowest since 2013
Annual 2025 passengers numbers for Ryanair 206.5m,4.5pc up on 2025 and 35.5pc ahead of pre-pandemic.…
AerCap reports 705 major 2025 transactions in aviation leasing
AerCap has confirmed completion of 705 asset transactions across 2025 including 371 lease agreements, 145…
CIÉ appoints Stephen Kent as new chief executive
Córas Iompair Éireann confirmed Stephen Kent as its new chief executive officer for a seven-year…
Rare Snail threatens Trump Doonbeg resort expansion plans
Environmental lobbyists are objected to planning applications for upgrades at Trump International Golf Links and…
BEST places in Spain to Celebrate Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos or Epiphany) on January 6 is one…
BEST places in Ireland to celebrate Nollaig na mBan
Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Little Christmas), celebrated on January 6th, is a cherished Irish tradition…
MSC Cruises launches new global brand campaign
MSC Cruises has unveiled its latest campaign titled “The Best Holiday Ever” focusing on unplanned…
Greek flights resume after air traffic radio failure
Services have resumed after a radio frequency collapse grounded flights across Greece for hours on…
Aontú protests m50 toll hikes in morning action
Aontú members displayed banners on motorway bridges in icy conditions to protest toll increases effective…
Belfast Cathedral Gardens redevelopment begins
€6m redevelopment of Cathedral Gardens underway. Features events space, Blitz memorial, play areas, lighting, and…
Caribbean cruise departures rescheduled and passengers refunded amid Venezuelan crisis
Cruise lines operating in the Caribbean are cancelling departures and taking measures to accommodate passengers…
Ryanair record December sees growth back to 7pc after seasonal blip
Annual 2025 passengers numbers for Ryanair 206.5m,4.5pc up on 2025 and 35.5pc ahead of pre-pandemic.…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry & Sarah McInerney on RTE Morning Ireland, Travel in 2026, the year ahead
Eoghan Corry & Sarah McINenrey on Morning Ireland, RTE Radio 1, Travel in 2026 the…
Dublin airport plans new mortuary and cargo village campus
DAA has submitted plans for a multi-million euro Cargo Village at Dublin Airport. The plans…