Hertz Online Prize Draw for a New Meriva
Hertz has launched the Hertz Family Selection at all major airports and downtown locations in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The Opel Meriva is available in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and the Vauxhall Meriva in the UK. To celebrate, Hertz is...
Halloween Bank Holiday Breaks with Irish Ferries
Halloween bank holiday weekend breaks to any Haven Holiday Park in Wales are being offered by Irish Ferries. Typical is a three-night stay at Presthaven Sands for up to six people and car at €357, including return cruise ferry travel.
A 10% discount applies to...
Online Technology Suite Launched at Waterford Airport
Waterford Airport has launched a passenger friendly suite of online and technology services, including a new mobile website, online check-in service, online live flight information and free wi-fi in the terminal building.
Waterford Airport CEO, Graham Doyle said: “We are delighted to launch these improvements...
Gatwick Airport Sets Up Airport Passenger Panel
Gatwick Airport is bringing together a panel of independent experts to help shine a light on passenger travel challenges and to tackle long-standing issues head on. The Airport Passenger Panel will meet to discuss current airport experiences and explore how different types of passengers...
Thai Smile Air Takes Flight in July 2012
Thai Airways International will have a light-premium sub-brand, Thai Smile Air, scheduled to begin its first flights in July 2012 and will service domestic and international destinations.
“Think of it as a competitive hybrid between premium Thai flights and ultra cheap, low-cost airlines like Air...
Travelport/Orbitz Wins Court Appeal Against American Airlines
The Illinois Appellate Court has upheld the order of 1st June by a Chicago judge compelling American Airlines to continue supplying Orbitz.com, which is 48% owned by Travelport, with flight and fare information and to reinstate Orbitz.com’s ability to issue tickets for AA flights.
The...
IATA Optimistic About Indonesia’s Aviation Potential
The International Air Transport Association has called on Indonesia to implement co-ordinated policy measures to reap the economic and social benefits of a successful aviation industry.
“I am optimistic about Indonesia’s aviation potential,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and Chief Executive. “With over 18,000...
New Autopass Passenger Security System in T1
A new automated passenger screening system called Autopass has been introduced in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport. The new system enables passengers to scan their own boarding cards to gain entry to the passenger security screening area. The new self-service system is aimed at...
Travel Agency Licence for Alpharooms.com
Sheffield-based Alpha International Accommodation Ltd, trading as alpharooms.com, has been awarded a travel agency licence, TA 0714, by the Commission for Aviation Regulation.
The company, which has been trading for over 11 years, commenced as an online bedbank, and has been active in Ireland’s travel...
United Golfers At Carton House
The United Airlines inaugural United Cup got off to a flying start at Carton House last Wednesday. The format was 4-ball Stableford aggregate with two teams, one from Northern Ireland and one from the Republic of Ireland.
Although the weather was less than kind, the standard of...
Riviera Travel to Open Dublin Office
Riviera Travel, the UK escorted tours and river cruising company based in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, will be opening an office in Dublin soon with three Irish staff.
The parent company, Riviera Tours Ltd, has just been granted a tour operator licence, TO 257, by the...
Brendan Mallon Returns to Work
Christine Donnelly, Head of Falcon Holidays, reports: “I am delighted to announce that Brendan Mallon has progressed well with his recovery and has now returned to work.
“Over the past few weeks he has been working with Carol Anne O’Neill on a gradual handover of...
Expedia Affiliate Network Partnership with Aer Lingus
Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) has today announced that it has signed a long-term hotel supply partnership with Aer Lingus.
From today, those booking flights on the Aer Lingus website will have exclusive booking access to almost 140,000 hotels across the globe, as well as the...
€1.1m Upgrade for Bus Éireann
Wi-fi on buses, real-time travel information, and upgraded coaches and bus shelters are promised in a €1.1 million upgrade of Bus Éireann vehicles and facilities.
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar said that the capital funding will be used to:
Install wi-fi Internet access...
United Continental 2012 MileagePlus Loyalty Programme
United Continental Holdings has announced the details of its MileagePlus loyalty programme for 2012, including new benefits and services for United’s and Continental’s most-frequent flyers, more options for members to redeem their miles and additional recognition for customers who purchase tickets in premium cabins...
17 Job Vacancies with Emirates Airline
Fancy a job with Dubai-based Emirates in Dublin? In preparation for the launch of its daily Dublin-Dubai service next January, the airline has 17 job vacancies in Dublin, including a Manager – Republic of Ireland, a Finance & Administration Manager, an Executive Secretary, six...
Insight Video for e-Marketing by Agents
Insight Vacations has introduced a new version of its personalised video for 2012. The video features beautiful, aspirational imagery that serves to ignite holiday inspiration in viewers, as well as explain the Insight difference, such as premium hotels in desirable locations, luxury coaches with...
