First Pan Am Branded Jet in Over 30 Years Departs Shannon Airport
27th June 2025 at 6:18 pm Shannon Airport today marked a special moment linked to its aviation past, as a Pan American World Airways-branded jet, known as the Yankee Clipper II, departed its runway for the first time in more than three decades. The flight, bound for JFK International Airport in New York, marked the conclusion of “Tracing the Transatlantic” — a nostalgic 12-day journey celebrating the legendary legacy of Pan Am.
United Airlines opens a new dining room at the United Polaris lounge, New York/Newark
27th June 2025 at 6:11 pm More space and seating: The renovated dining room features nearly 60 seats, adding 10% more seats for lounge visitors and increasing the total lounge size to 30,000+ sq.-ft. From seating that accommodates solo travellers to tables for large groups, there’s a variety of options for all travellers to dine.
Aer Lingus returns to Seville
27th June 2025 at 6:04 pm Jacinta from Travelbiz attended an event in Dublin’s Little Lemon restaurant to celebrate the welcome return of a 3 times weekly Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Seville. The winter series will commence on September 17th until mid May 2026 with direct flights to this stunning city.
Chic Escapes and Lasting Memories at The Grafton
27th June 2025 at 5:56 pm This summer, celebrate good friends, great cocktails and a gorgeous city backdrop with the ultimate friends’ getaway at The Grafton hotel. Whether celebrating a birthday, enjoying the latest concert, reuniting after time apart, or simply enjoying a well-deserved catch-up with friends
Acai wins 2025 TravelTech Show Trailblazer Awards
26th June 2025 at 1:29 pm TravelTech Show today announces Acai as the winner of this year’s Trailblazer Awards after battling it out against four other finalists in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ style showcase of travel technology innovation that took place earlier today, the final day of the event.
Chicago Shines at IPW 2025
26th June 2025 at 9:40 am Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organisation, wrapped up a spectacular IPW 2025, driving hundreds of millions of future travel to Chicago. Hosted by Choose Chicago, U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025 drew more than 5,000 delegates from 64 countries
IAA to Oversee Airline Compliance as European Accessibility Act Takes Effect
25th June 2025 at 5:18 pm The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) welcomes the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which comes into effect across the European Union on 28 June 2025. This legislation aims to ensure equal access to services and products for persons with disabilities across the EU, including air transport.
Fred. Olsen Travel Appoints Julie Berry as New Managing Director
25th June 2025 at 4:30 pm Berry, who joined Fred. Olsen Travel in the spring, steps into the role with a wealth of industry experience and a clear vision for the future of the business. Prior to joining Fred. Olsen Travel, she spent six years in consulting roles for various companies across a range of industries, including Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
United Connecting Customer App Features + Fourth of July Forecast and Trends
25th June 2025 at 2:11 pm New features are exclusive to United app and include personalized, turn-by-turn directions to connecting gates with estimated walk times, real-time flight status updates, tips for longer layovers, and a heads up if United is able to hold the plane for those with an extra-tight connection.
Tourism Ireland join ‘Meet in Ireland’ team at The Meetings Show London
25th June 2025 at 12:46 pm ‘Meet in Ireland’ – that’s the message at The Meetings Show in London this week. Tourism Ireland – together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, as part of the ‘Meet in Ireland’ team – is attending the event, together with 28 tourism companies from the island of Ireland.