Shareholders approve Korean Air-Asiana Merger for December launch (though mileage integration and pilot seniority remain unresolved)
Asiana shareholders approved the merger with 99.3 pc support on 12 August 2026 Korean Air’s board also approved the deal…
Lufthansa seeks compensation from Boeing on early b777-9 units and reveals contingency plans for further delays
Lufthansa seeks Boeing compensation for early B777-9 units Boeing targets summer 2027 entry into service for B777-9 Lufthansa has contingency…
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Russia blocks repatriation of Ethiopian airlines funds
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Nigeria government proposes seat-for-debt plan for domestic carriers
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Virgin Atlantic Holidays to open flagship store at London’s Battersea Power Station
Virgin Atlantic Holidays is opening its first standalone London flagship retail store at Battersea Power…
Maxol Invests €2.6m in Dooradoyle with new Burger King
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Mexico doubles cruise passenger tax to $10 with further increases planned
Mexico doubled its cruise passenger tax to $10 on 1 August 2026. The tax will…
Carlow Heritage Week events
Ballydarton House tours: 15–16 August, 10am–11am, free, pre-booking essential. Huntington Castle tours: 15–23 August, timed…
Cavan Heritage Week events
Clan McCabe Rally: 16 August, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell. Golden Mile Rambling House: 15 August,…