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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

Riviera Travel is rewarding Irish agents in a big way!

Riviera Travel is rewarding Irish agents in a big way!

6th May 2025 at 12:24 pm

Riviera Travel is rewarding Irish agents in a big way! From 6 May to 6 July 2025, earn a €50 One4All voucher for every Riviera Travel booking you make. No limits—more bookings = more spending money!

Cinema takes off again with TAP Air Portugal

Cinema takes off again with TAP Air Portugal

6th May 2025 at 12:10 pm

TAP Air Portugal has launched the second edition of Altitude Film Fest, its on board film festival, to celebrate international cinema at 30,000 feet. This unique festival offers emerging filmmakers from around the world the chance to create movie magic for airline passengers by submitting their fiction or documentary film

Coast to Coast: Air Canada takes-off into summer resuming Vancouver flights and boosting Dublin capacity

Coast to Coast: Air Canada takes-off into summer resuming Vancouver flights and boosting Dublin capacity

6th May 2025 at 9:51 am

The route resumption comes as Air Canada gears up for one of its busiest ever transatlantic schedules, boasting nearly 50 routes between Europe and Canada, including three from Dublin Airport.

CTM Data Reveals Next Gen Business Travel Attitudes

CTM Data Reveals Next Gen Business Travel Attitudes

6th May 2025 at 9:38 am

New global data from CTM reveals majority of Millennial and Gen Z business travellers want to travel more, considering business travel very important to career progression and professional performance.

Aer Lingus inaugural flight to Indianapolis on Saturday 3 May

Aer Lingus inaugural flight to Indianapolis on Saturday 3 May

2nd May 2025 at 3:49 pm

Aer Lingus is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of its new direct route from Dublin to Indianapolis, bringing seamless transatlantic travel to the Midwest sporting hub. Starting May 3, 2025, the airline will operate four weekly flights connecting Ireland with Indianapolis

Aviation Regulator publishes final decision on Dublin Airport winter slot capacity

Aviation Regulator publishes final decision on Dublin Airport winter slot capacity

2nd May 2025 at 12:14 pm

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has published its final decision on Dublin Airport’s Winter 2025 capacity. The final decision remains consistent with the proposals of the draft decision.

Etihad Airways and the DCT celebrate record success of Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme

Etihad Airways and the DCT celebrate record success of Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme

2nd May 2025 at 10:39 am

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways celebrated the remarkable success of the Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme at Arabian Travel Market 2025, with visitor numbers continuing to accelerate at an impressive pace.