European flight cancellation rates fell 11% in July, when measured on a month-by-month basis, according to new data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. The July fall was especially welcome as the summer holiday rush kicked into gear. Cancellation rates fell across all global regions – except...

Etihad Airways has celebrated its partnership with Paramount Pictures and the new Mission:Impossible move Dead Reckoning Part One, by staging a flamboyant skydiving orchestra performance. The musicians – dressed in full Etihad uniforms – played the Mission:Impossible theme tune while diving at 13,000 feet at...

Middle Eastern and Far Eastern carriers have dominated a new survey of the best international airlines for business travel. The survey was conducted by accounting software-focused fintech Tipalti, with results based on a number of criteria – from inflight services and catering, business lounge quality,...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to start allowing the construction of casino resorts, although it is unclear whether allowance will be given across the UAE as a whole; or licences will be issued on an Emirate-by-Emirate basis. Currently, Wynn Resorts – a major...

For the first time ever, the world’s largest waterpark, Aquaventure - part of the Atlantis Dubai resort - has launched Sunset Saturdays, an exclusive evening of fun filled entertainment.    Every Saturday from 12th August - 26th August, visitors will be able to enjoy a post-sunset...

The Slieve Donard Hotel, in Co Down, is to be rebranded under the international Marine & Lawn hotel brand. The 180-bedroom hotel - located adjacent to the Royal Co Down Golf Club at the foot of Slieve Donard, in the Mourne Mountains - changed hands...

Riyadh Air – Saudi Arabia’s newest airline – has signed up as shirt sponsor of Spanish football giants Atletico Madrid. The deal with Atlético – traditionally seen as Spain’s 3rd biggest football club, behind city rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona – marks Riyadh Air’s...

EasyJet has celebrated reaching its 500,000th passenger milestone at Belfast City Airport. The UK low fares airline launched operations at the airport in July 2021 and welcomed Abby Wood – flying from London Gatwick – as its half a millionth passenger at Belfast City. EasyJet...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has welcomed the very first guests to sail aboard its all-new Norwegian Viva, the company’s highly anticipated new ship and second of the Prima Class, as it embarked on its maiden voyage from Venice (Trieste), Italy. Making a grand debut in...

London’s Heathrow Airport saw 7.6 million people travel through its doors, during July, averaging nearly a quarter of a million passengers per day. Outgoing Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: "It's great to see so many passengers getting away to grab some summer sun. We've got...

German airline giant Lufthansa has significantly lowered the threat of strike action amongst its workers, which has plagued and disrupted its operations over the past 12 months, by reaching a long-term pay agreement with its pilots. Members of the Vereinigung Cockpit pilot union have accepted...

New research from Royal Caribbean International that has found 45% of young people (aged 18-24) are "more likely" to try a sport whilst on holiday. The research also found that 51% of parent want more sport options for kids on holiday and 40% of young people like...

Air India has unveiled a new brand identity and new aircraft livery. The TATA Group-owned airline said its new look captures "the essence of a bold new India" and marks its transformation from national institution to national inspiration. The new look reimagines the iconic Indian...

Emirates has crossed the 20,000 cabin crew member milestone – with more than 200 of them being from Ireland. The Dubai-based airline is also continuing to recruit for Irish cabin crew, with upcoming recruitment days planned here this month and next. Since 2022, the airline has...

Ryanair has launched a free twilight bag drop service for passengers flying through Manchester Airport – which allows them to check-in their baggage the evening before an early morning flight. The overnight bag drop service is free of charge and is open for passengers with...

The Shannon Airport Group has confirmed that four flight diversions were facilitated at Shannon Airport this morning due to adverse weather conditions.  Commenting, The Shannon Airport Group Head of Communications, Nandi O’Sullivan said: “Four flights, which were originally due to land at Cork Airport, were diverted to Shannon Airport.   “The first of these flights arrived from London Stansted at 09:54am today. Other flights were diverted throughout the morning from the following destinations; Paris, Edinburgh, and London Heathrow.”  Ms O’Sullivan confirmed...

Join AWTE Ireland on Thursday 17 August at 1pm for an empowering and transformative 1-hour online workshop designed to equip you with the tools to conquer stress and cultivate lasting resilience. Meet Maria Curran, a seasoned Life & Executive coach, and a skilled facilitator. With...

Online accommodation booking site Hostelworld has reported continued recovery from the Covid crisis through its half-year financial results. The Irish-founded company halved its losses in the first six months of this year; with them dropping, year-on-year, from €14.3m to €7.5m. Net bookings rose 64%, year-on-year, to...

Finnair carried just over 1 million passengers during July, representing its highest monthly passenger number since February 2020. The figure was up by 6.3% on the corresponding month last year and was 6.5% ahead of June of this year. While European routes continued to grow, longer...

Luxury villa rental company Villatravellers has added three new villas to its collection of properties in Sicily. The new villas – all located in the north-eastern region of Sicily – are the Reale, in Capo d’Orlando; the Elysium in Letojanni, and the family-friendly Palmita in...