Ryanair Adds More than 1.6 Million Extra Seats to Meet Christmas Demand
Ryanair has added more than 1.6 million extra seats across 660 routes to accommodate those travelling between 15 December – 8 January to see family and friends this Christmas.
Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said:
“Ryanair is delighted to announce an early Christmas present for...
Ireland West Becomes First Irish Airport to Sign Up to Global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Movement
Ireland West Airport has become the first airport in Ireland to become members of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
Passengers with non-visible disabilities who choose to display the Sunflower will be provided with a free Sunflower Lanyard at the Customer Assistance Desk inside the Airport...
Emirates Introduces Complimentary Bus Service at Tokyo-Haneda
Emirates has introduced a new complimentary bus service for its Economy Class passengers arriving in Tokyo-Haneda Airport.
Emirates will be the only air carrier in Japan to offer a complimentary bus service from Haneda Airport to major train stations within Tokyo, guaranteeing a seamless and...
Alan Joyce to Leave Qantas Earlier than Planned
Alan Joyce is to quit as CEO of Qantas earlier than planned.
The Irishman – who has been with Qantas for 22 years and has been the Australian airline group’s CEO for 15 years – has advised the board that he intends on bringing forward...
Royal Caribbean Launches 2 Charters from Belfast City Airport – to Barcelona and Bologna – for Summer 2024
Royal Caribbean has launched two charters from Belfast City Airport – for summer 2024 - to Barcelona and Bologna to meet two of its ships.
Due to “phenomenal success” of recent charters, Royal Caribbean will operate a charter from Belfast City Airport to Barcelona to...
Last Chance to Nominate Your Business in the 2023 Irish Travel Trade Awards
This is the last week to send your nominations in for the 2023 Irish Travel Trade Awards in association with Virgin Atlantic.
To nominate your business, please email [email protected] with the category(s) you want to be considered for and a short one-liner about why your company should be...
MSC Cruises to Sail 3 Ships in Middle East This Winter
MSC Cruises will have three ships sailing in the Middle East this winter.
MSC has announced that it will add new ports of call for two of its three sailing itineraries in the Middle East during the winter 2023-24 season to consolidate its position as...
TAP Air Portugal Expands Route Network
TAP Air Portugal has expanded its route network to Brazil, making the South American country more accessible to Irish holidaymakers in the process.
TAP is adding an extra 11 weekly flights between Portugal and Brazil from the end of next March; cementing its position as...
Spain’s Tourism Recovery Continues with 10.1 Million Inbound Visitors in July
Spain remains on course to return to pre-pandemic levels of inbound tourism this year, with new figures showing 10.1 million overseas guests visited the country during July.
In all, the Iberian country welcomed 47.6 million foreign tourists over the course of the first seven months...
Loganair Unveils Biggest Ever Glasgow-Donegal Schedule
Loganair has expanded its services to Donegal – unveiling its biggest-ever schedule between Glasgow and Donegal for 2024.
The UK’s largest regional airline remains the only carrier offering a direct air link between the UK and Donegal and, following strong customer demand, has announced an...
Irish Airline Technology Firm Datalex Names New CEO
Irish airline technology firm Datalex has appointed Jonathan Rockett as chief executive.
Mr Rockett will join the Datalex board in the final quarter of this year.
He will, ultimately, succeed Sean Corkery who has led the company’s recovery in recent years.
Datalex specialises in providing digital retail/e-commerce...
Stena Line Hoping to Take Over P&O’s Dublin-Liverpool Route
Stena Line is, reportedly, planning to bid to take over the Dublin-Liverpool passenger and freight route soon to be vacated by P&O.
P&O said, earlier this month, that it would end the route – which is mainly used for freight services – later this year...
Ryanair Passenger Numbers Grew 11% to 18.9 Million People in August
Ryanair carried 18.9 million passengers across its European, North African, and Middle Eastern route network during August, according to the airline group’s latest monthly operational figures.
The airline operated more than 103,000 flights in August. Of those, more than 350 were cancelled in late August,...
RIP Susan Kiernan – Ask Susan Travel
Everyone at ITTN is saddened to hear of the passing of a good friend and iconic lady in the travel trade. Susan Kiernan passed away peacefully in the care of Blackrock Hospice on Thursday, 31st August 2023.
Susan established Ask Susan Travel, alongside her devoted...
CLIA Reception with Andy Harmer Ahead of Cruise Week (18-24 Sept)
The CLIA reception in Lennan's Yard, Dawson Street was held ahead of this year's Cruise Week, which will take place from Sept 18-24. Andy Harmer and David Sanders mingled with media and members of the travel trade ahead of Andy Harmer's speech.
Andy Harmer welcomed...
ITTN Onboard ‘Norwegian Viva’ Pt 3 – What About the Kids?
As all of us know, the old saying 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' only applies if you don’t have the little people with you. Any and every holiday depends on so many variables and that wholly rests with the kids. Will they be bored? Will...
Win with Bedsonline
Bedsonline’s Global Getaway is live – are you ready to reach new heights? Bedsonline are giving agents the chance to win 4 x €50 One4All Vouchers this September.
Capitalise on timely demand with Bedsonline’s latest campaign, covering key travel dates between now and the end...
EasyJet Boss Calls for Independent Review into Air Traffic Control Failure
A "full independent review" into the air traffic control (ATC) disaster has been sought by Johan Lundgren the easyJet CEO.
The event, which disrupted the travel plans of almost a quarter of a million individuals this week, "must not happen again," according to chief executive...
European Airline to Trial Adult-Only Zones
One European airline will test adult-only areas later this year; this could mean that passengers no longer have to sit next to crying children.Starting on November 3, Corendon Dutch Airlines, a subsidiary of Corendon Airlines, a Turkish airline, will test this strategy on flights...
Discover Lisbon with TAP Air Portugal
Styles, cultures and different eras. Lisbon can be modern and sophisticated, but the city also knows how to be traditional and demure. Showcase the unbeatable wonders and wow your clients with a city break to Lisbon, with TAP Air Portugal from Dublin Airport.
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