Travelbiz Trade Updates
daa steps up plans for new public viewing facility at Dublin Airport

daa steps up plans for new public viewing facility at Dublin Airport

9th May 2025 at 10:12 am

Dublin Airport hopes that the delivery of improved viewing facilities for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport's runways will be able to progress after it provided Fingal County Council with additional information regarding a proposal submitted by daa last year.

Aer Lingus delivers stronger financial performance in Q1 2025

Aer Lingus delivers stronger financial performance in Q1 2025

9th May 2025 at 10:04 am

Aer Lingus had an operating loss of €55 million for the first quarter of 2025, representing a significant improvement on Q1 2024 which had an €82m operating loss.  The strong financial performance in Q1 2025 follows the underlying momentum in the business from 2024.

Finnair soars with inaugural flight to its most northerly destination, Kirkenes

Finnair soars with inaugural flight to its most northerly destination, Kirkenes

8th May 2025 at 11:11 am

Finnair has today launched a new route to Kirkenes in Northern Norway - the only scheduled international flight to the airport, opening the region up to customers from the UK and Ireland.

Aviation Regulator endorses Drone Remote dentification to improve public safety

Aviation Regulator endorses Drone Remote dentification to improve public safety

8th May 2025 at 10:08 am

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is encouraging the public and relevant authorities to use Direct Remote Identification for Drones (Remote ID) to report on potentially unsafe use of drones in Ireland.

ATTS appointed as Croatia Airlines GSA in in Ireland and Northern Ireland

ATTS appointed as Croatia Airlines GSA in in Ireland and Northern Ireland

7th May 2025 at 3:44 pm

ATTS Travel Representation Solutions has been named as the official Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) of Croatia Airlines in Ireland, marking a significant milestone in enhancing the airline’s presence across the Irish market.

Bedsonline Flash Sale Alert for Florida Bookings!

Bedsonline Flash Sale Alert for Florida Bookings!

7th May 2025 at 3:25 pm

Book the most Florida getaways to win a 3-day, 2-night stay at the B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach or a fabulous 2-night stay at the Naples Grande Beach Resort.

Istanbul set to become world-leading Rolls-Royce engine maintenance hub

Istanbul set to become world-leading Rolls-Royce engine maintenance hub

7th May 2025 at 1:27 pm

Turkish Technic, a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to establish a state-of-the-art authorised licensed engine maintenance centre at Istanbul Airport. 

Bumper Easter boosts passenger numbers at Ireland’s two biggest airports

Bumper Easter boosts passenger numbers at Ireland’s two biggest airports

7th May 2025 at 1:08 pm

A busy Easter period ensured bumper passenger numbers at both Cork and Dublin Airport in April, according to airport operator daa. Easter falling in April this year (as opposed to in March last year) helped generate a bumper 27% increase in passenger numbers at Cork Airport to 309,000. 

TUI new service from Shannon Airport to Majorca takes off

TUI new service from Shannon Airport to Majorca takes off

7th May 2025 at 8:51 am

The Shannon Airport Group welcomes the commencement of TUI’s new service from Shannon Airport to Majorca, which took off last week and provides an additional 6,800 seats from the airport across the summer season.

Travelbiz rev up and take off on the Inaugural Aer Lingus direct service to Indianapolis

Travelbiz rev up and take off on the Inaugural Aer Lingus direct service to Indianapolis

6th May 2025 at 12:47 pm

Travelbiz joined Aer Lingus, Indianapolis and Great Lakes USA - Official UK Tourist Board as their trade media partner for the highly anticipated launch of the Aer Lingus new direct route from Dublin to Indianapolis today from Dublin