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CAR Invites Comments on Future Format for Regulatory Accounts Proposals

In November 2011, the Commission for Aviation Regulation commenced a review of the format of regulatory accounts that the Irish Aviation Authority and Dublin...

Travel Centres Agents Speed-date Suppliers

Travel Centres held a very successful Suppliers Workshop at the Clarion Hotel, IFSC, Dublin, last Tuesday, when some 60 members held scheduled 15-minute ‘speed...

Far & Away with Thomas Cook Ireland

Thomas Cook Ireland’s 156-page Far & Away brochure offers a wide range of destinations worldwide, including Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, USA Cities, Orlando, Cape Verde,...

Ryanair Adds Booking Verification Step

Ryanair has added a verification requirement into its booking process whereby a customer must input a unique code. The change will prevent screen-scraping, which...

Finnair First Airline to Implement Amadeus Dynamic Website Manager

Finnair has become the first airline to choose Amadeus Dynamic Website Manager to seamlessly tailor its customers’ online experience, while driving conversion rates for...

RCCL Commission Structure to Remain Similar in 2012

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will retain a similar commission structure for travel agents in 2012 as for 2011 and expects the level of business...

11 Irish Travel Agents Now Settle BSP Weekly

Since the International Air Transport Association introduced new financial rules on 1st September 2010 all Irish travel agents have been reviewed under them, and...

Britain – Nigeria, a Route of Rejection?

First, a Nigerian airline was denied slots at London Heathrow. Then the Nigerian government threatened to cut British Airways flights in Lagos in retaliation....

Seven New Qatar Airways Routes for 2012

Qatar Airways has announced its 2012 route expansion programme, including seven new routes from Doha to Perth, Helsinki, Croatia’s capital of Zagreb, Gassim in...

Qantas Offers for Loyal Customers

Qantas has announced a range of special offers for its most loyal customers to thank them for their support throughout the recent period of...

EU Bans Airport X-Ray Body Scanners

The European Union has issued a ruling that bans X-ray body scanners in all European airports. The European Commission said that the prohibition is...

Etihad and Panasonic Sign 10-Year Deal

Etihad Airways has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation to provide the in-flight entertainment systems and in-flight connectivity, including broadband Internet and live TV, for the...

Aeroflot to Fly Dublin – Moscow

Irish Travel Trade News has learnt that Aeroflot has received Government permission to operate a non-stop service between Dublin and Moscow. The route will initially...

CAR Updates Travel Agency Licences Listing

The Commission for Aviation updated its listing of Travel Agency Current Licences on Monday. Changes included a change of address for Des Abbott Travel...

Reed Travel Exhibitions to Undertake Global Research

Reed Travel Exhibitions, which organises 12 major travel events worldwide including World Travel market, is to undertake worldwide research among its entire buyer and...

Collier departs for London City Airport

London City Airport (LCY) has announced that CEO, Richard Gooding OBE, is to step down from his executive position after 15 years as its...

CAR Completes Licensing Renewals

The Commission for Aviation Regulation has completed the autumn 2011 licensing round for tour operators and travel agents. The CAR received 113 valid travel...

Emirates Offers 10 Per Cent Commission

To celebrate the launch of its daily Dublin – Dubai service from 9th January 2012, Emirates is offering travel agents the opportunity to double...

General Welcome for United’s Dublin – Washington DC Service

As we reported on Tuesday, United Continental Holdings has announced that United Airlines will launch a daily non-stop service from Dublin to its Washington DC hub, Dulles...

Irish Travel Industry Christmas Party Sponsors

Irish Travel Trade News is pleased to announce that Etihad Airways will be the Headline Sponsor for the inaugural Irish Travel Industry Christmas Party,...

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