Dublin Airport Alerts Passengers to Security Rules Ahead of Busy Summer
Dublin Airport has reminded passengers heading off on holiday this summer to ensure they have their liquids in order when going through security screening.
To prevent avoidable delays at security screening, passengers are advised to ensure that all liquids and gels being carried in their...
Change to EU Flight Delay Compensation Rule Slammed as ‘Major Setback to Passenger Rights’
The European Union Council has passed a change to the EC 261 passenger rights regulation, which would allow airlines to delay flights from up to 4 or even 6 hours without compensation, up from the current 3 hour threshold – a move which has...
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Appoints Avinash Kanti Teelock Director
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has appointed Avinash Kanti Teelock as its new Director, effective immediately.
Mr Teelock has over a decade of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry and has held senior roles in some of Mauritius’ most prominent hospitality groups, including Attitude...
Stena Line Enhances Dublin and Belfast Services with £17m Birkenhead Development
Swedish ferry company, Stena Line is investing £17 million into developments at the 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead, near Liverpool, to futureproof the operations by increasing freight parking capacity and improving traffic flow - in a move which will further enhance its ferry route...
Carnival Beats Sustainable Targets with 44% Reduction in Food Waste
Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise company, through its Carnival, Princess, Costa, Seabourn, Holland-America Line, P&O Cruises, AIDA, and Cunard lines - has achieved a 44% reduction in unit food waste in 2024 compared to 2019 levels, surpassing its 2025 40% reduction target...
Sydney’s New 24-Hour Airport Moves Closer to Opening with Major Construction Milestone
Sydney's new 24-hour airport is one step closer to welcoming its first passengers, with major construction works across Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI} now complete and the state of-the-art terminal formally unveiled today.
Set to open in late 2026, the airport will operate...
Finnair Continues Route Expansion with Helsinki-Toronto Service
Finnair has announced a new route from Helsinki to Toronto.
It is the second new route Finland’s flag carrier has announced for 2026, following Alta in Norway, which takes off next March.
The Toronto route will start on May 4, 2026 and will operate three times...
IATA: Global Air Passenger Numbers to Exceed 5 Billion People Per Year
Global air passenger numbers will soon exceed 5 billion people per year, according to forecasts recently released at the 81st AGM of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in New Delhi.
Speaking of air travellers, IATA Director General, Willie Walsh, said: "...they want flying to...
Fred. Holidays Introduces Out-of-Date Range Package Guarantee
FRED. HOLIDAYS INTRODUCES OUT-OF-DATE RANGE PACKAGE GUARANTEE TO ENHANCE TRAVEL FLEXIBILITY
On the back of recent research that 60% of its cruise and tour business is booked out of date range, and in response to the evolving needs of today’s travellers, Fred. Holidays has introduced...
Aer Lingus Partners with Dr Norah Patten on Her Mission to Be First Irish Person in Space
Aer Lingus has partnered with Dr Norah Patten as she prepares for her groundbreaking mission to become the first Irish person in space.
With a shared commitment to building new connections and inspiring exploration, Aer Lingus will partner with Norah as she prepares for...
Dublin Ranked 4th ‘Greenest’ City Break Destination in the World
Dublin has been ranked 4th in a new league table of the greenest and most environmentally-friendly city break destinations - with the capital only lagging the Nordic giants of Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen in the list.
The study, by InsureMyTrip, standardised the latest available data...
TIGS to the Fore at President’s Prize Event in Dún Laoghaire GC
Dermot Merrigan debuted his new ITTN-branded golf attire for the interested onlookers at the TIGS Ireland (Travel Industry Golf Society) President’s Prize event today.
Held at the beautiful Dún Laoghaire Golf Club, the day was blessed with fine weather and great hosting - thanks, largely,...
The Future of Flying and the End of the Hard Copy Boarding Pass: The Airlines Set to Go Paperless This Year
A new in-depth study has unearthed the airlines which will be going paperless from this year - meaning the future of the paper - or physical - boarding pass is nigh!
From 3 November 2025, travellers flying with Ryanair will no longer be able to...
Tourism Ireland Welcomes Start of New Charter Linking Groningen to Ireland West Airport
Tourism Ireland has welcomed the formal start of the new charter flight from Groningen in the Netherlands to Ireland West Airport Knock, which operated its inaugural flight last Saturday, 7 June.
The new service, operated by Emerald Airlines/Aer Lingus Regional, on behalf of leading...
Cunard Partners with Abbey Road Studios for Exclusive Entertainment Onboard ‘Queen Elizabeth’ Ship
Cunard has come together with Abbey Road Studios to bring a new and exclusive Listening Lounge experience to music lovers on board its Queen Elizabeth ship.
The luxury cruise line has partnered with the iconic recording studio to create a series of curated playlists packed with...
NCL Updates on Green Vision with Latest ‘Sail & Sustain’ Report
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd - the parent of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises - has released its 2024 Sail & Sustain report.
The annual report outlines the company’s efforts to continue driving a positive impact while advancing its...
Ryanair Buys 30 New Fuel-Efficient Plane Engines for $500m
Ryanair has reached agreement with CFM - a leader in fuel-efficient aeroplane engines - to buy 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines which have a list price of $500m.
These fuel-efficient engines, which deliver over the next 2 years, will support Ryanair’s fleet of 210x...
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Gets Approval to Hike Charges; IATA Slams Decision
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has been given the green light to increase airport charges by a cumulative 33% over the coming three years, by Dutch regulators - a decision which could push up air fares further.
This means that by 2027, charges will have doubled compared...
SunExpress to Add Cork-Antalya Summer Route in 2026
Next summer, Cork Airport will have another direct service to Türkiye as SunExpress, the joint venture airline between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will launch a new, twice-weekly service to Antalya, Türkiye, as part of the 2026 Summer Schedule.
The new route will commence on...
United Airlines Partners with Spotify to Expand Inflight Entertainment Package
United Airlines has teamed up with Spotify to announce a first-of-its-kind collaboration that delivers an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky, with 450+ hours of content now available for free on the airline's 130,000+ seatback screens, many of which offer stunning 4K quality and...
