Emirates to Add Fifth Daily Bangkok Flight
From 31st March 2013, Emirates will introduce a fifth daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Bangkok. The new service will be operated by an Airbus 330-200L until 1st September when a Boeing 777-300ER will be deployed.
In addition to these 35 flights a week there...
Aer Lingus Passengers Up 7.2% in December
Aer Lingus today announced traffic statistics for the month of December 2012. Total flown passenger numbers, including Aer Lingus Regional operations, increased by 7.2% to 734,000 in December 2012 compared to December 2011.
Short-haul flown passengers, including Aer Lingus Regional, were 658,000, an increase of...
Runway Resurface at Belfast International
The main runway at Belfast International Airport is to be resurfaced between March and May of this year. However, as the work will take place overnight, there will be no impact on normal airport activities.
Other work will also be carried out during the contract...
BookaBed Makes Quoting Groups Effortless
BookaBed has further boosted its offerings to the travel trade with the launch of its new online group booking engine – and as an incentive BookaBed is offering a place on the company’s forthcoming fam trip to Miami to the agent who makes the...
United Unveils New Lounge Concept with Remodelled Chicago O’Hare United Club
United Airlines has unveiled its new United Club lounge in Terminal 2 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the first to feature a new design prototype that the airline will use when building and renovating lounges worldwide.
The 13,300 sq ft United Club features a completely...
Air France Launches New Economy Offer
Air France today launched its New Economy Offer, a new fare offer available to 58 destinations on the short-haul and medium-haul network. On sale today, for travel as from 6th February 2013, passengers will have the choice between the all-inclusive Classic product and the...
Boeing is Number One Aircraft Builder
Last year Boeing booked 1,203 commercial aircraft orders, the second highest number in its history. The company also delivered 601 aircraft, the most since 1999, and now has unfilled orders for 4,373 aircraft, the most in its nearly 100-year history.
The top seller for Boeing...
Worldchoice Ireland Welcomes New Members and Announces 2013 Conference Date
Two new members joined Worldchoice Ireland in December, with O’Driscoll Travel, Macroom, and Phoenix Travel, Greystones, joining other recent new members East West Travel, Roscommon, and Dawson Travel, Cork.
Worldchoice Ireland General Manager Garry Zancanaro said: “We are delighted to welcome these new members to...
85 New Positions Announced at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced that it is expanding the business in Ireland and is looking to hire 40 new full-time staff in the next few months. The company is also looking for a further 15 part-time positions and up to 30 intern positions. These...
Commercial Traffic Up 5% at Ireland West Knock in 2012
Notwithstanding massive challenges within the aviation industry in the past 12 months, Ireland West Airport Knock’s latest traffic figures prove that 2012 was its busiest year in its 26-year history. In 2012, the annual number of passengers using Ireland West Knock increased by over...
DAA Brings Major Aviation Conference to Ireland
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is bringing a major international aviation conference to Ireland this April.
CAPA’s CEO Summit, ‘Airlines in Transition’, will feature up to 30 airline chief executives and more than 200 senior figures from the international aviation sector. Billed as the biggest gathering...
Elegant Hotels Launches Online Training Programme and Agents Rewards Scheme
Barbados-based Elegant Hotels Group’s new Online Training Academy will allow agents access to six training modules that provide in-depth overviews on each of the group’s five properties as well as key offerings across the hotels, including dining, recreational activities, family offerings, wedding and honeymoon...
SeaDream Appoints Pam Conover Chief Executive
SeaDream Yacht Club has appointed Pamela Conover as Chief Executive effective 2ndJanuary 2013. Pam, an internationally acclaimed luxury cruise line executive, was president and chief executive of Seabourn Cruise Line during the introduction of the Odyssey class ships and president of Cunard Line during...
1STS Adds Boutique Journeys by Brendan Vacations
Boutique Journeys by Brendan Vacations, an all-new collection of premium, expertly crafted itineraries, is being added to the One Stop Touring Shop portfolio of holiday brands – and there will be a 1STS Rewards incentive for agents.
Boutique Journeys are open to a maximum of...
DoubleTree by Hilton to Launch in Ireland
Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Martinez Hotels & Resorts to bring its upscale DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Ireland. The deal will see Dublin’s 138-room Morrison Hotel reopen as The Morrison Dublin, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel,...
New Year Savings from Wings Abroad
To celebrate its third season in 2013, Turkish holiday specialist Wings Abroad is offering New Year savings for some of its top resorts. These include €80 off per person, up to €1,109 off an overall family package, and more free child places.
Your clients can...
SAS New Year Seat Sale
Scandinavian Airlines is celebrating the New Year by launching one of its biggest and best seat sales yet.
Your clients can kick off 2013 in style by travelling to Scandinavia from €51 one-way.
The sale fares are:
Copenhagen €51
Stockholm €56
Oslo €53
The sale ends on 15th January...
Holiday Show Ireland on Air Tomorrow Night
TV3’s fun-filled and action-packed travel series, ‘The Holiday Show Ireland’ is here, with presenters Ciara Whelan and Jon Slattery returning to our screens in January. This year the pair are up to their usual antics as they pack their bags, load the car and head off...
DFA Assisted 1,500 Irish Citizens Overseas in 2012
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provided consular assistance to nearly 1,500 Irish citizens overseas in 2012. The figure matches the increased levels of assistance recorded in the past three years.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD, said: “If you are planning to...
Irish Ferries Welcomes 2013 With Early Booking Offers to France
Irish Ferries has welcomed in the New Year with a reminder to motorists that planning to holiday in France this summer that they can secure their travel dates and accommodation simply by paying a €100 non-refundable deposit at the time of booking with the...
