Dubai Experts Rhona and Yvonne Win iPads
Rhona O’Leary from Ice Travel in Cork and Yvonne Collins from Freedom Travel in Celbridge were the lucky Dubai Experts to each win an iPad when Dubai Tourism, Royal Caribbean International and Emirates jointly hosted agents
onboard the Radiance Class ‘Jewel of the Seas’...
New Ryanair App for iPhone/iPad
Ryanair has launched a new iPhone/iPad app, available on iTunes for €3, that enables passengers to access air fares, make flight bookings (including priority boarding and checked-in baggage), check timetables, review flight bookings, and add optional services such as priority boarding and checked-in bags...
All EasyJet Flights to Have Allocated Seating
EasyJet is to roll-out allocated seating across its network after research revealed the stressful boarding process put passengers off flying with the airline. Allocated seating will continue on trial flights and the service will be rolled out across the network, starting from 13th November...
Berlin Airport Opening Delayed (Again!) to October 2013
The opening date for Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport has been postponed – yet again – until 5.00am on 27th October 2013. Tegel and Schoenefeld Airports in the west and east of the city will close at midnight on 26th October.
The new airport was originally...
KLM Pack&GO Super Deals
KLM is offering ‘Pack&GO super deal’ fares for Economy Class return flights from Dublin via Amsterdam Schiphol to a wide range of destinations worldwide. Bookings must be made by 25th September 2012. Sample fares include Moscow from €232, New York €423, Dubai €444, Bangkok...
BA Signs for Amadeus Passenger Revenue Accounting
Amadeus today announced that British Airways has become the first airline to sign for Amadeus’s new Passenger Revenue Accounting solution that enables real-time revenue monitoring for faster, more accurate revenue decisions.
BA will benefit from the user-friendly, web-based system, which employs state-of-the-art technology in order...
Another Lufthansa Strike Affects Three Airports
As a union had predicted yesterday, the second strike in a matter of days at Lufthansa is causing disruption at Frankfurt Airport today, Tuesday 4th September. Nearly 200 flights have been cancelled at the busiest airport in Germany, as cabin crew represented by the...
Simon Cook Joins Air Berlin as Sales Manager
Air Berlin has announced the appointment of Simon Cook as Sales Manager for UK, the Channel Islands and Ireland, effective immediately. He reports directly to Rogier de Jager, Area Manager Western Europe.
Rogier de Jager said: “Simon is a very important addition to the Air...
US Federal Judge Finds in Favour of American Airlines in Antitrust Case
A federal judge in the USA has denied a request by online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide, Sabre Holdings and Travelport to have a lawsuit filed by American Airlines dismissed. The suit accuses the companies of antitrust violations.
The decision by US district judge Terry Means...
Falcon Holidays to Relocate Belfast Back Office to Dublin
Falcon Holidays has announced proposals to relocate all back office functions currently based in Belfast, including its Trade Support Team, into its Dublin office. The move follows a review of the business that identified a need to align operations, maximise available resources and further...
Emirates Renews DP World Tour Championship Sponsorship
Emirates has strengthened its partnership with The European Tour by renewing its sponsorship of the golf season’s grand finale – the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai – which will see the likes of Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald contest a US$8 million prize fund.
The carrier...
Incredible India
Of one thing you can be sure – if your clients are interested in World Heritage Sites and the countless palaces, forts, temples, churches, caves, railway stations and monuments etc that have been bequeathed to the Indian nation during its thousands of years of...
Amazing Thailand
As Thailand’s political, economic, cultural, culinary and spiritual capital, Bangkok, or Krung Thep (‘City of Angels’) offers old-world charm, modern convenience, and many attractions. Exotic temples, fascinating canal longboat rides (Bangkok is also known as the ‘Venice of the East’), relaxing spas and traditional...
Irish Travel Trade Family Fun Day
After a week of decidedly ‘mixed’ weather, the sun chose to shine brightly on Saturday 1stSeptember for the inaugural Irish Travel Trade Charity Family Fun Day held at the ALSAA Sports Club in Dublin Airport.
About 400 people, including many children, attended the successful event,...
5km Fun Run
Some 50 runners joined former Ireland and Leinster rugby star Shane Horgan and Irish amateur boxer Conor Ahern on the ALSAA running track for a warm-up session before the first event of the day, the 5km Fun Run.
After the ‘off’ the runners were joined...
Fun for Children
The main emphasis of the day’s events was Family Fun and there was much to entertain the many children who attended…
Fun for Adults Too!
The 5-A-Side football tournament attracted a good selection of teams and great fun was had by all – including the spectator author who is still wondering why a blatant handball by Ita Hendrick in one match resulted in a free kick for her side!
BA to Commence London Gatwick – Sri Lanka Service
British Airways is to launch a three-times-a-week service from London Gatwick to Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo on 31st March 2013, operating a B777 with three cabins including Club World with fully flat beds. The flights will operate via Male in the Maldives...
Forest Fires Cause Marbella Evacuation
Thousands of people in Marbella have been evacuated as forest fires continue to threaten the region, with an 11km-wide section of forest surrounding the Mediterranean resort ablaze today. Hundreds of firefighters, nine aircraft and as many helicopters are tackling the fire. The flames broke...
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike at Frankfurt
Lufthansa has had to cancel about a third of its 360 scheduled flights in and out of Frankfurt this morning due to walkouts by cabin crew. Domestic and European flights were mainly affected but some long-haul flights were also hit by knock-on effects. Frankfurt...
