Aer Lingus Decision Imminent on Premium Economy
A year ago, Irish Travel Trade News reported that Aer Lingus was to consider the introduction of a Premium Economy Class option on transatlantic flights. We now understand that a decision is imminent and that Premium Economy will be introduced in 2012.
Removing one row...
Etihad Airways Buys Big into Airberlin
The likelihood of Etihad Airways buying a major shareholding in Aer Lingus looks a little less likely this week with the news that Etihad is taking a 29.21% stake in the Airberlin group, Europe’s sixth largest airline, and thus becoming Airberlin’s largest single shareholder....
‘The Complete Italy’ – from Topflight
‘Stay & Explore’ holidays in Tuscany and Rimini, as well as four touring holidays are new additions to the Italy programme from Topflight for 2012 – and clients booking by 29th February can save €150 per couple on 31 selected hotels.
There are five departure...
MSC Cruising to and from Cork
MSC Cruises has announced that, for the first time, it will be adding Cork and Dublin to four new itineraries next August and September. Customers will be able to embark and disembark in Cork. They will also be able to visit Dublin for excursions, while...
Aer Lingus Launches New Cork – Brussels Route
Aer Lingus today announced the addition of a new three-times weekly Cork to Brussels route to its 2012 summer schedule commencing 26th March, with one-way fares inclusive of taxes and charges from €35.99.
Director of Communications Declan Kearney said: “Brussels has been a very popular...
Etihad Signs US$1bn Deal with Sabre
Etihad Airways has today announced a 10-year deal valued at more than a billion US dollars with aviation computer technology provider Sabre Airline Solutions. The deal will see Etihad utilise cutting edge, integrated software across its reservations, inventory, marketing, planning, eCommerce, distribution and departure...
CWT Appoints Andrew Waller as President Europe, Middle East, Africa and Global Partners Network
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has appointed Andrew Waller, currently Executive Vice President UK, Ireland and the Mediterranean (Spain, Italy, Egypt, Greece and Morocco) as President CWT Europe, Middle East, Africa and Global Partners Network, effective from 1st January 2012. He succeeds Håkan Ericsson, who is...
Christmas at Dublin Airport
More than 620,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport over the course of the Christmas season from today, Wednesday 21st December, to Tuesday 3rd January 2012. This represents a 10% increase over the same period last year.
The Dublin Airport Authority has issued the following six...
DARTing to Dubai!
Dublin commuters have a new destination on their DART service ... Dubai!
To promote its new daily Dublin - Dubai service starting on 9th January 2012, Emirates has rebranded an entire DART train - inside as well as outside. The United Arab Emirates airline will...
UK Business Travel Buyers’ Heroes and Villains
A survey of 252 business travel buyers by the Business Travel Show – which takes plan on 7-8 February 2012 at Earls Court, London – has revealed airlines as both the villains and heroes of the industry in 2011. They were also voted the...
Consort Group to Join Advantage
Members of Northern Ireland independent travel agent consortium Consort will be joining Advantage Travel Centres on 1st February 2012. Consort members have voted unanimously to bring all 29 branches into Advantage membership.
Terry Murphy, Chairman of Consort, said: “In these challenging times we are keen...
ITAA is Not Seeking Collective Bond for 2012
The Commission for Aviation Regulation has been informed by Irish Travel Agents Association Chief Executive Pat Dawson that the ITAA do not intend to seek a Collective Bond arrangement with insurers in respect of the 1st May 2012 licensing round.
Agents who are seeking to...
Etihad Airways Now Airberlin’s Largest Shareholder
Etihad Airways is taking a 29.21% stake in the Airberlin group, Europe’s sixth largest airline, becoming Airberlin’s largest single shareholder. The strategic partnership offers a combined global network of 239 destinations across 77 countries.
Airberlin will move its Middle East operation from Dubai to Abu...
Star Alliance Appoints Mark Schwab New CEO
The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has appointed Mark Schwab to head the Star Alliance central organisation, based in Frankfurt, Germany, as its new Chief Executive. Mark comes from Star Alliance member United where he was responsible for the company’s alliances as Senior...
IT&CM India in August 2012
TTG Asia Media, which organises IT&CM Asia in Bangkok and IT&CM China in Shanghai, is to launch a new IT&CM India Incorporating Luxury Travel event from 21st – 23rd August 2012 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Delhi NCR. The 8th Conventions...
American Offers Samsung Tablets in Premium Cabins
Passengers onboard selected flights in American Airlines premium class cabins are now offered a customised Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1” screen tablet for access to a library of inflight entertainment options.
The tablets are provided on international flights to and from Europe and South America served...
Save >70% on Euro 2012 Group Rail Travel with DB Bahn
Irish soccer fans planning to support Ireland in Poland next summer are flying into Germany and travelling by rail to attend Euro 2012 for one of the country’s three Group C games against Croatia, Spain and Italy in the cities of Poznan and Gdansk.
DB...
New Options for United MileagePlus Members
United Continental Holdings has announced new options for MileagePlus and OnePass members to earn and redeem miles, access personalised offers and give the gift of travel to organisations in their communities.
MileagePlus is offering members:
Opportunities to share 10 million MileagePlus miles with their favourite charity this holiday season
Access to discounts and special offers...
New Aer Lingus Fare Options
The Aer Lingus website now shows new Fare Options on screen once you choose your flight:
Low Fare
Free seat allocation
Free check-in
1 hand luggage up to 10 kilos
Plus Fare
1 free checked bag up to 20 kilos
Free advance seat selection
Free check in
Gold Circle points for Gold Circle...
Gatwick Express for Christmas and New Year
Any clients planning to use the Gatwick Express between London Gatwick Airport and London Victoria over the Christmas and New Year period will be pleased to be advised of the following service times.
Also, new ticket gates have been installed at both stations. They accept...
