Neon Lights and Diner Bites: Exploring the Heart of Route 66 with Brand USA
Brand USA is back with a plethora of inspiring road trip itineraries to inspire holidaymakers and this month we are deep diving into the magnificent Historic Route 66 – an iconic road trip, perfect for those seeking authentic American diners, the ideal selfie spots...
Ryanair Passenger Numbers Jump 11% in May
Ryanair passenger numbers jumped by 11%, year-on-year, in May latest monthly operational data from the airline show.
The airline carried 18.9 million passengers last month, compared to 17 million in the corresponding month last year.
Load factor for last month – a growth metric which measures...
Emirates to Donate Thousands of Children’s Backpacks Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
To commemorate World Environment Day and as part of a strategy that includes a commitment to consuming responsibly, Emirates is readying to repurpose more than 50,000 kilograms of materials from 191 aircraft undergoing a cabin interior refresh.
Emirates will give new life to the materials and...
Etihad and Royal Air Maroc Tighten Commercial Ties
Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to work more closely together for the benefit of their customers after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost commercial and operational ties.
The agreement reflects a dedication to exploring enhanced co-operation, aiming to offer travellers...
IATA Sees SAF Production Trebling this Year, but Urges More Action from Governments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stressed that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in 2024 - to 1.9 billion litres/1.5 million tonnes - remain on track.
This level would account for 0.53% of aviation’s fuel need in...
Bookabed Owner TBO Eyeing UK & Ireland Expansion Following $186m Indian Stock Market Listing
Bookabed owner TBO Tek has raised around $186m in funding through its successful share listing on the National Stock Exchange in India.
The Indian online travel distribution group will largely use its new funding to continue to innovate and expand in the UK and Ireland,...
Intrepid Travel Appoints Rochelle Turner ‘B Corp’ Social Impact Certification Impact Manager
Responsible travel pioneer Intrepid Travel has appointed Rochelle Turner to the newly-created role of B Corp Impact Manager.
The B Corp certification is awarded to for-profit organisations which have a social and sustainable impact.
Intrepid became a B Corp certified business in 2018; meeting criteria including...
Luxury Hotelier Seaside Collection Appoints Victoria Wake UK & Ireland Sales Manager
Luxury hotel operator Seaside Collection has appointed Victoria Wake as sales manager for the UK and Ireland, in a bid to drive brand recognition and grow sales across both countries.
Ms Wake will oversee the sales for both Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives and Grand...
Brand USA and United Airlines Entertain Irish Travel Agents on FAM Trip to the US
Brand USA and United Airlines recently took a group of eight Irish travel agents to the US.
This trip showcased two key gateways for United Airlines from Ireland; namely New York and Washington DC.
The trip also included visits to key destinations in the Capital Region...
Emirates Awarded for Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Offering
Emirates has won three major awards for its in-flight offering and connectivity.
The Dubai-based airline was named Best Inflight Entertainment, Best Connectivity: Middle East and Best Premium Economy class at the recent Pax International Magazine Awards for 2024.
Emirates customers in every class of travel can...
ANA Launches New Passenger Loyalty Programme
ANA (All Nippon Airways) – Japan’s largest airline – has launched a new passenger loyalty programme, which allows passengers redeem ANA miles for AirJapan flight vouchers.
AirJapan is the ANA Group's low cost airline. Travellers can select three different mile redemption options: 1,000 miles,...
OneWorld Alliance Formally Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The global OneWorld airline alliance has formally celebrated its 25th anniversary.
OneWorld's chairman, its member airline CEOs and the alliance’s new CEO praised OneWorld's growth record and increasing customer relevance at a press briefing during the IATA AGM in Dubai.
OneWorld is now a strong global...
FBD Hotels & Resorts Named Inaugural Sponsor of ‘The Saturday Series’ at The Curragh
FBD Hotels & Resorts has been named inaugural sponsor of the Saturday Series at The Curragh, which takes place across four Saturdays - 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st - in August.
The new festival will feature top class racing, music and family entertainment over the...
Explora Journeys Announces Extended Stay for ‘EXPLORA I’ in Malta this Month
Explora Journeys - the luxury cruise line of MSC Cruises - has announced an extended stay in Malta, for its EXPLORA I ship on June 22.
The ship will remain in port until 11:30pm, giving guests the chance to experience the enchanting ‘Pageant of the...
ITIC Data: 549,100 Inbound Visitors in April, Spending €567m; UK and US Tourists to the Fore
The month of April saw 549,100 international tourist visitors in Ireland, spending a combined €567m while here, new monthly figures from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show.
The biggest volume market was Britain with 210,800 visitors while the biggest value market were North Americans...
Travel Tip Tuesday with Iglu Cruise
What Factors Can Raise the Price of a Cruise Holiday? An Expert Has the Answers
Many of us look to keep the cost down as much as possible when booking a holiday. And whilst there is a misconception that cruise getaways are expensive, they are...
AirHelp Unveils 2023 & 2024 Ireland Flight Data to Help Passengers Prepare for 2024 Disruptions
AirHelp - the leading travel tech company supporting passengers with flight disruptions - has unveiled Ireland’s flight data from the summer of 2022 and 2023 to help passengers prepare for and avoid disruptions.
Data was collected from June, July and August across both years and...
Singapore Airlines Changes Seatbelt Policy After Severe Turbulence Incident
Singapore Airlines – one of the airlines involved in high profile severe turbulence incidents in the last month – has announced it has changed its in-flight seatbelt policy.
The airline said it is taking a more cautious approach and will continue to review its seatbelt...
Global Airline Profitability to Surge this Year, IATA says
Airline profitability is set to surge this year, according to research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Combined net profits are set to jump from just over $27bn in 2023 to $30.5bn this year; while industry revenues are expected to reach an historic high...
Aer Lingus Misses Out for 2nd Time on A321-XLR Super Jet Allocation
Aer Lingus has been passed over for parent group IAG’s second delivery of Airbus’ new super long-range and more fuel-efficient plane, due to its ongoing pay dispute with pilots.
Pilots have voted to reject the latest Labour Court recommendation for better pay conditions at the...
