AirHelp Marks 11th Anniversary by Passing Milestone of 2.2 Million People Compensated for Flight Disruption
AirHelp - the world's leading travel tech company tackling flight disruption and the world’s largest air passenger rights organisation – has marked its 11th anniversary by revealing it has helped more than 2.2 million people claim compensation from 240 countries and territories since its...
Dublin Airport Improvements: Daa Promises Bus Seat for Every Arriving/Departing Passenger
Dublin Airport operator daa has promised a huge improvement in transport access to and from the airport beginning this year.
Following a successful tender process for the allocation of bus stops at Dublin Airport, daa has secured commitments from operators that they will deliver a...
Loganair Raises Charity Funds Through Fleet Retirement Send-Off
Loganair has raised more than £18,500 for its charity partner Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) following a special weekend of events staged to pay tribute to its Saab 340 fleet.
The UK’s largest regional airline is retiring its venerable Saab 340s after completing more than...
Etihad Flags Business Class Flash Seat Sale
Etihad has launched a flash sale for business passengers.
The airline has alerted agents that they can offer customers “sophistication through unbeatable Business Class fares, creating a journey of luxury and style.”
Booking period: 5 - 8 February 2024Travel period: 15 February - 30 April...
Royal Caribbean Announces 4 Unique Eurovision-Themed Sailings in May
Royal Caribbean has announced four unique Eurovision-themed sailings to coincide with this year’s Song Contest, in May.
Royal Caribbean was recently announced as an Official Partner of the Eurovision Song Contest for 2024 and 2025.
The cruises will cover the Anthem of the Seas, Explorer of...
Debt Warehousing Welcomed, but 9% VAT Rate ‘Still Needed’
The Government has confirmed certain reforms to Revenue's existing debt warehousing scheme for hospitality industry businesses - whereby monies owed will be subject to 0% interest; can be paid over a period greater than the originally-envisaged 5-year maximum; and won't require any initial down...
Emirates Reveals Australia as Top Destination for its Irish Passengers in 2023; Resumes Adelaide Route
Emirates has revealed that Australia was the top destination for Irish passengers in 2023, mainly driven by families going to visit their loved ones abroad.
The Dubai airline has also predicted that Australia will be one of the top destinations for Irish passengers in...
Turkish Airlines Introduces Real-Time Translation Booths for Improved Customer Experience in Airports
Turkish Airlines has introduced a new translation service, within airports it serves, aimed at making life easier for passengers in need of guidance and information about their flights and services.
The new SmartMic language translation devices – initially at airports across Turkey/Türkiye - offer non-English-speaking...
Ryanair Awarded A- Climate Protection Rating
Ryanair has been awarded an ‘A-’ rating on climate protection from the CDP – the international non-profit organisation that helps organisations to disclose their environmental impact.
Through 2023, Ryanair progressed its ambitious decarbonisation plans.
The airline continued to take delivery of new B737-8200 “Gamechangers” (4%...
TIGS Announces 2024 Golf Outing and AGM Dates
TIGS – the Travel Industry Golf Society – has unveiled its outings dates for 2024, promising “a varied and interesting” selection of golf courses featuring a mix of some TIGS hasn’t played before and “some old reliables”.
This year's dates are as follows (note, this...
‘So Much More to Sea’: SeaWorld Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations
SeaWorld is turning 60 this year, and to celebrate, the theme parks are throwing a party and marking the occasion throughout the year with all-new themed rides and attractions, exciting new presentations and shows, plus limited-edition food and beverage items, merchandise and collectibles that...
New York & New Jersey Awarded Rights to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy celebrated today’s announcement that the Host Region of New York New Jersey (NYNJ) was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final and seven other matches throughout the tournament...
Dublin Airport Opens Pet Screening Facility; Allowing Animals to Travel in Aircraft Hold Again
Dublin Airport has announced that its new pet screening facility is now open.
This means that pets and animals can, once again, travel in the aircraft hold when flying out of Dublin Airport.
Dublin Airport announced the update, over the weekend, on its social media platforms,...
EL AL Israel Airlines Will Not Resume Dublin-Tel Aviv Route this Summer
Israel’s national flag carrier, El Al Israel Airlines has said it will not be resuming its direct flights between Dublin and Tel Aviv this summer.
The airline has cited changes in customer demand – since the start of the Israel/Gaza conflict – for its decision.
The...
Intrepid Travel Posts Record Sales Day and Month in UK & Ireland
Responsible travel specialist Intrepid Travel has reported a record sales day and month in the UK and Ireland, thanks to its annual Big January Sale.
The bumper day happened last Wednesday (January 31), with sales 50% up on the region’s second biggest ever sales day...
IATA’s Willie Walsh Warns Aviation Recovery Cannot Ignore Net Zero Responsibilities
Aviation industry boss Willie Walsh has stressed that the ongoing post-Covid recovery and growth in air travel cannot continue to happen to the detriment of climate action and sustainability.
The comments from Mr Walsh - the former CEO of Aer Lingus, British Airways and IAG;...
O’Leary Calls for Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to Resign Over Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Row
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to resign over the ongoing row concerning the 32 million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
Mr O’Leary called the cap “idiotic” and said unless it is lifted all growth and new flights will...
Aer Lingus Ushers in 2024 Six Nations Championship with Heartwarming Video
Aer Lingus has celebrated the start of this year’s Six Nations with a heart-warming piece of content featuring Mandy Watts, third generation Aviva Stadium IRFU hospitality worker and long-time Irish rugby fan.
In the video, Aer Lingus rewards Mandy’s dedication to Irish Rugby and surprises...
Exodus Adventure Travels Appoints Diana Tickell Chair of Community Foundation
UK company Exodus Adventure Travels has appointed Diana Tickell as the new Chair of its Exodus Travels Foundation.
Established in 2019 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the Foundation aims to build upon Exodus’ support of community-based social impact and conservation projects across the globe, working...
Royal Caribbean Expects Strong 2024 after Record-Breaking Bookings in 2023
Royal Caribbean is expecting another bumper year for bookings in 2024, hot on the heels of what was a record-breaking 12 months for the cruise giant in 2023.
WAVE season has gotten off to a record start, the group said, with booked load factors and...
