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 of the 126 Irish travel agency head offices reviewed, 11 agencies are now settling their BSP payments weekly, six are...
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. Then the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority imposed fines of $135 million on BA and $100 million on Virgin Atlantic (they...
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 Saudi Arabia, and three East African cities – Zanzibar, Kigali and Mombasa, in Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya, respectively. They will...
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 industrial action. Selected Qantas Frequent Flyers are being offered additional points based on their tier status for all eligible Qantas...
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 necessary “in order not to risk jeopardising citizens’ health and safety.”
European airports will use millimeter-wave scanners that utilise low-energy radio...
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 airline’s entire long-haul fleet of wide-body aircraft.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways Chief Executive, and Paul Margis, Panasonic Avionics Chief Executive, today...
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 be operated three times a week using an Airbus A320, commencing in 2012.
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 – from Cabra to The Hyde Building, The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, and the addition of 10 extra trading names...
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 supplier database. This will establish, twice a year, qualitative data and information on volume and value trends, as well as...
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 Chief Executive and join the Board as a non-executive director.
London City’s new Chief Executive will be Declan Collier, currently CEO...
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 agent applications and 50 valid tour operator applications.
Overall, 109 travel agent and 50 tour operator licences were issued from renewing...
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 their commission to 10% in November and December. To qualify you must register at [email protected] by Wednesday 30th November 2011.
You...
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 International Airport, on 8th June 2012 (see ittn.ie/news-features/united-to-launch-dublin-–-washington-dc-service/).
United will fly from Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport to Washington/Dulles and to...
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, being held at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4, on Friday 25th November 2011.
Other sponsors include Dubai Department of Tourism and...
London Tours by the Homeless and Luxury Safaris are Joint Winners of Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2011
A luxury safari company, Robin Pope Safaris, and a social enterprise operating walking tours of London by the homeless, Sockmob Events/Unseen Tours, are the joint winners of this year’s Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards.
At a ceremony hosted at World Travel Market, ExCel, London, as...
Virgin Atlantic Launches Twitter Service
Virgin Atlantic Airways passengers can now check their flight status on Twitter with a new @VAAInfo service. Tweet any flight number and departure date and the service will tweet back within seconds with the real-time flight departure and arrival information. For multi-sector flights, the...
Indian Carriers Address Financial Problems
National carrier Air India has asked the government for almost €1 billion in State aid, while private full-service airline Kingfisher has cancelled 50 loss-making flights, is phasing out low-cost subsidiary Kingfisher Red and plans a financial restructure, and Jet Airways wants to convert rupee-dominated...
Club Travel Celebrates 40th Birthday
Club Travel celebrated 40 years in the travel business (an exceptional achievement in this day and age) at the Harbourmaster in Dublin’s IFSC on a very appropriate 11/11/11.
Surrounded by his family and loyal staff - some of them with more than 25 years service -...
New UK & Ireland MD for Amadeus
Amadeus has this afternoon announced that Diane Bouzebiba will become Managing Director, UK & Ireland of Amadeus on 1st January 2012. Diane is a British national and has worked with Amadeus for 10 years, most recently in Nice as the Head of the Amadeus...
Dublin Airport Charges to Remain Flat in 2012
There will be no overall increase in airport charges at Dublin Airport for next year under proposals that the Dublin Airport Authority has outlined to airlines. “Our pricing will be flat next year, which is good news for passengers and for airlines,” said DAA’s...
