Air Transat Unveils Dublin-Toronto Fare from €379pp
Air Transat has unveiled its Dublin to Toronto fare for the summer 2023 season from just €379pp return.
It comes as Air Transat is set to increase its services from Dublin to Toronto for the 2023 summer season to up to six a week, an...
Christmas Travel Hit 1.6m at Dublin and Cork Airports
Over 1.6 million travellers went through Cork and Dublin Airports over Christmas according to reports in the Irish times yesterday.
A total of 1.48 million passengers used Dublin Airport between December 16th and January 4th, 96% of the numbers seen over the same period in...
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Delta Announces Launch Date for Free Wi-fi
Delta Airlines has announced that it will offer in-flight Wi-Fi for free in partnership with T-Mobile starting next month.
Passengers boarding the Atlanta-based carrier can expect access onboard most domestic mainline flights beginning February 1, the airline announced yesterday.
It has been a goal of Delta’s...
Universal Plans to Build Rail Stop in Orlando’s Tourism District
Universal Orlando Resort has applied all the necessary paperwork for a commuter railway station which could connect the seventh busiest airport in the US to the heart of the tourism hub in Florida.
Universal filed an application with Orange County, Florida.
Once completed, with 2030 being...
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Vibrant Event Line-up for 2023
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay just announced their exciting line-up of events for 2023, offering guests options including seasonal festivities, a line-up of concerts and events included with park admission and attractions such as the award-winning Iron Gwazi and the new Serengeti Flyer opening in...
British Airways Reveals New Uniform
British Airways has revealed its new uniform, a collaboration by BA staff and British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng OBE.
The design took four years with 1,500 staff members giving input.
Chairman and CEO Sean Doyle commented on the uniform as ''an iconic representation of our brand,...
Dry January – California Offerings with all of the Buzz and None of the Booze
While California may be known for its iconic wine regions and abundance of craft breweries, it is the zero-proof trend that is currently sweeping the Golden State.
Here are three such options:
New non-alcoholic bottle shops in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has seen several non-alcoholic bottle shops...
Topflight Says Ski Holidays Unaffected by Snow Disruption Despite Some Reports
A report in Forbes stating that a lack of snow is causing concern for ski resorts across Europe, and in some cases creating closures has been refuted by Topflight Travel.
The original report stated that since Christmas, France has experienced the warmest weather since 1997...
MSC Cruises Marks Industry First with Two Ships Departing Port Simultaneously
MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand has wished bon voyage to guests aboard MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica as the two ships departed from Genoa, Italy today for simultaneous world cruises – an industry first.
Sailing together for the start of the cruises, the...
United Airlines has Expanded the Role of its Dublin-Based Country Sales Manager, to include Scotland
United Airlines has expanded the role of its Dublin-based Country Sales Manager, Martina Coogan, toinclude Scotland, since January 01.
In her extended role as Regional Sales Manager Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, Martina and the Irish Sales team will now additionally be responsible for United’s...
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Ryanair Raises Profit Expectations on Back of Pent-Up Travel Demand
Ryanair has significantly raised its annual profit expectations on the back of a continued surge in passenger demand since the resumption of international travel following the worst of the Covid pandemic crisis.
The airline expects to show an after-tax profit of between €1.325bn and €1.425bn...
Travel Counsellors Rewards its 5000th Trustpilot Reviewer to Celebrate 5-Star Rating
Travel Counsellors has celebrated hitting 5,000 positive reviews on Trustpilot by giving its 5,000th reviewer their holiday back.
With 97% of reviewers giving Travel Counsellors a five-star rating, the company wanted to mark the occasion by rewarding one of its valued customers.
Customers, Ruby and Lucy Philips, from...
Etihad Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
Etihad Airways has appointed Arik De as its chief revenue officer, overseeing a new organisational division focused on revenue.
"I am excited to take on the Chief Revenue Officer role at a time of such opportunity, as international travel demand kicks into high gear. Etihad...
Virgin Atlantic Pays Tribute to Legendary Designer of its Crew Uniform
Virgin Atlantic has paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood, the designer of its crew uniform, who died last week.
Ms Westwood, who dressed some of the biggest stars in fashion, designed the Virgin uniform in 2014.
As a designer, she was something of a maverick, making her...
Discover Travel to Join TPG
Travel Partners Group is pleased to announce that Discover Travel, owned by Brendan Barry, has become the latest member to join the group.
Alan Sparling, founding member of TPG said: ''Brendan and his team are very well known & respected by the travel trade, both...
Increase in Netherlands Air Passenger Tax
Air passenger tax in the Netherlands has increased to nearly €30 per flight this month.
The amount for 2023 is €26.43 per person (per flight). It was previously less than €9.
As per the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration website, the tax only applies to departing...
Voting Extended for ITAA’s Irish Travel Industry Awards
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has announced that voting in its Irish Travel Industry Awards has been extended to January 6 (this coming Friday).
The awards take place on January 26 at the Mansion House, Dublin.
Last month, the ITAA announced the opening of voting...
Ireland West Airport Reports Strong Performance in 2022
2022 has proven to be a strong year of recovery at Ireland West Airport, with passenger numbers increasing by 314% to 722,000 compared to 174,000 passengers in 2021.
Compared to pre-covid levels, passenger numbers recovered to 89% of the record 2019 level of 807,000 passengers.
The...
