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Ryanair Welcomes High Court Ruling which lifts cap on Dublin Airport for Winter 2025 Schedule

Ryanair Welcomes High Court Ruling which lifts cap on Dublin Airport for Winter 2025 Schedule

2nd April 2025 at 4:45 pm

Ryanair, Ireland’s No.1 airline, today (Wed, 2 Apr) welcomed today’s ruling by the Irish High Court to extend the stay on the Dublin Airport traffic cap beyond Summer 2025 into winter 2025. This allows airlines to add new routes and grow traffic and jobs at Dublin Airport

MSC Cruises Secures Guinness World Record

MSC Cruises Secures Guinness World Record

2nd April 2025 at 4:33 pm

MSC Cruises has officially sailed into the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ books, with crew onboard its latest flagship, MSC World America, setting a new record for assembling the longest line of LEGO® ships.

Sing like a Canary! Islands in the Sun. Hail Cesar!  Seismic Shifts in Canary Island Tourism

Sing like a Canary! Islands in the Sun. Hail Cesar! Seismic Shifts in Canary Island Tourism

2nd April 2025 at 2:47 pm

Jacinta from Travelbiz was on a recent Press Trip with the Spanish Tourist Office in Dublin and Fuerteventura lived up to its name by greeting us with strong winds. Our Group Leader, Sara Rivero Lopez charted us through unknown (to me anyway!) territory and brought her enthusiasm in her backpack every day.

Why Jamaica Should Be on Your 2025 Travel List! 🌴

Why Jamaica Should Be on Your 2025 Travel List! 🌴

2nd April 2025 at 10:07 am

Having been a top choice for UK travellers in recent years, Jamaica continues to captivate visitors with its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class hospitality, making it an unmissable destination in 2025. From legendary reggae beats and lively festivals to luxurious accommodations, there’s never been a better time to explore this Caribbean gem. 

Ireland West Airport launches record breaking 2025 summer schedule and reports record first quarter passenger traffic

Ireland West Airport launches record breaking 2025 summer schedule and reports record first quarter passenger traffic

2nd April 2025 at 9:49 am

Ireland West Airport this week launched its busiest ever summer schedule, including a new service from Groningen in the Netherlands and an additional 110,000 seats added on flights to and from the airport for the summer season. The airport will operate flights to 22 International destinations this summer and is served by four of Europe's major international airlines

Irish Ferries announces addition of new ferry to fleet

Irish Ferries announces addition of new ferry to fleet

2nd April 2025 at 9:38 am

Irish Ferries is pleased to announce the addition of a new cruise ferry to its fleet, with an agreement to purchase the STAR 1 from Tallink Hansaway Limited.  The ship, which was built in 2007 in Finland in the same shipyard as the ULYSSES, was previously with Irish Ferries on charter

Air Canada lines up for take-off with new Porto to Montréal route

Air Canada lines up for take-off with new Porto to Montréal route

1st April 2025 at 12:26 pm

 Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, is gearing up for take-off with its bumper summer schedule, including a new route between Porto and Montréal. The global airline is set to touchdown in Portugal’s second city, Porto, for the first time on 5 June 2025, before departing for its home hub, Montréal, later that same day.

Royal Caribbean brings 20 agents on a once-in-a-lifetime Ultimate Utopia experience

Royal Caribbean brings 20 agents on a once-in-a-lifetime Ultimate Utopia experience

1st April 2025 at 12:13 pm

Earlier this month, twenty lucky travel agents made their way to Orlando, Florida, to experience an exclusive VIP trip, following Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate Utopia competition coming to a close. Ultimate Utopia ran as a points-based competition from 6th January to 3rd February, via the brand’s online trade loyalty programme, Upper Deck.

Capital Connections: Air Canada celebrates resumption of London Heathrow to Ottawa flights

Capital Connections: Air Canada celebrates resumption of London Heathrow to Ottawa flights

1st April 2025 at 11:04 am

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, took to the skies with its newest route yesterday, relaunching flights between London Heathrow and Ottawa. The new international service heralds a huge milestone, not only for Air Canada, but also for UK-Canada ties, being the only direct flight between the UK and Canada’s capital city.

Paradise Found: oneworld welcomes Fiji Airways to global alliance

Paradise Found: oneworld welcomes Fiji Airways to global alliance

31st March 2025 at 3:17 pm

oneworld® alliance today welcomes Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, as its newest member airline, with a full suite of oneworld benefits available to customers around the world beginning 1 April 2025.