War has damaged most of its Ukraine's civilian airports Fifteen of Ukraine's civilian airports have been damaged since Russia invaded the country in February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal was quoted as saying by local media today. World • 30 Nov 24
War has damaged most of its Ukraine's civilian airports Fifteen of Ukraine's civilian airports have been damaged since Russia invaded the country in February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal was quoted as saying by local media today. World • 30 Nov 24
Air passenger numbers up 4% in second quarter - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that almost half a million more passengers used Irish airports in the second quarter of this year compared with the same time last year. Business • 17 Sep 24
Air passenger numbers up 4% in second quarter - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that almost half a million more passengers used Irish airports in the second quarter of this year compared with the same time last year. Business • 17 Sep 24
WH Smith posts 7% annual revenue growth WH Smith has today reported a higher annual revenue as robust travel demand propelled sales of its products ranging from sandwiches to books, sending the retailer's shares up 11%. Business • 11 Sep 24
WH Smith posts 7% annual revenue growth WH Smith has today reported a higher annual revenue as robust travel demand propelled sales of its products ranging from sandwiches to books, sending the retailer's shares up 11%. Business • 11 Sep 24
Europe's strikes could spell more summer flights havoc Strikes across Europe have led to a spike in flight cancellations, delays and driven down bookings to cities like Paris, data from travel firms show, despite efforts by airlines to avoid a repeat of last year's disruptions. Business • 19 Apr 23
Europe's strikes could spell more summer flights havoc Strikes across Europe have led to a spike in flight cancellations, delays and driven down bookings to cities like Paris, data from travel firms show, despite efforts by airlines to avoid a repeat of last year's disruptions. Business • 19 Apr 23
Swissport Ireland say staffing issues now addressed The directors of the luggage handling firm that apologised for its role in the number of bags that went missing at Dublin airport last July state that staffing issues have been addressed for the upcoming summer season. Business • 31 Mar 23
Swissport Ireland say staffing issues now addressed The directors of the luggage handling firm that apologised for its role in the number of bags that went missing at Dublin airport last July state that staffing issues have been addressed for the upcoming summer season. Business • 31 Mar 23
Europe's travel disruption looms over Christmas travel Europe is bracing for new strikes affecting airlines ahead of its busiest Christmas travel season in three years, after months of disruption since the end of Covid-19 lockdowns. Business • 08 Dec 22
Europe's travel disruption looms over Christmas travel Europe is bracing for new strikes affecting airlines ahead of its busiest Christmas travel season in three years, after months of disruption since the end of Covid-19 lockdowns. Business • 08 Dec 22
Airlines and airports struggle with travel recovery Thousands of holidaymakers have seen their Easter getaways disrupted or cancelled because airlines and airports do not have enough staff to meet the recovery in demand as pandemic restrictions are eased in Europe. Business • 06 Apr 22
Airlines and airports struggle with travel recovery Thousands of holidaymakers have seen their Easter getaways disrupted or cancelled because airlines and airports do not have enough staff to meet the recovery in demand as pandemic restrictions are eased in Europe. Business • 06 Apr 22
Govt funding of almost €108m announced for airports The Government has announced almost €108 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal. Business • 15 Dec 21
Govt funding of almost €108m announced for airports The Government has announced almost €108 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal. Business • 15 Dec 21
WH Smith expects pre-Covid sales level in current year WH Smith expects sales to scale their pre-Covid levels in the current fiscal year, the retailer said today, as it posted a smaller annual loss due to a recovery in North America and Britain's high streets from the pandemic fallout. Business • 11 Nov 21
WH Smith expects pre-Covid sales level in current year WH Smith expects sales to scale their pre-Covid levels in the current fiscal year, the retailer said today, as it posted a smaller annual loss due to a recovery in North America and Britain's high streets from the pandemic fallout. Business • 11 Nov 21
EU airlines, airports warn of digital Covid cert chaos Groups representing Europe's largest airlines and airports have warned of chaos and hours-long queues unless countries better coordinate the roll-out of the EU's digital Covid-19 certificate and ensure passengers are processed before arriving at airports. Business • 29 Jun 21
EU airlines, airports warn of digital Covid cert chaos Groups representing Europe's largest airlines and airports have warned of chaos and hours-long queues unless countries better coordinate the roll-out of the EU's digital Covid-19 certificate and ensure passengers are processed before arriving at airports. Business • 29 Jun 21
EU approves Government's €26m airport aid scheme The EU has approved the Government's €26m Covid-19 aid package for airport operators here, finding it complies with temporary state aid rules. Business • 24 Feb 21
EU approves Government's €26m airport aid scheme The EU has approved the Government's €26m Covid-19 aid package for airport operators here, finding it complies with temporary state aid rules. Business • 24 Feb 21
WH Smith set to lose up to £20m a month until March WH Smith said today it expects to burn up to £20m a month in cash until March, eating into its remaining resources as it strives to ride out Britain's latest round of stringent coronavirus lockdowns. Business • 20 Jan 21
WH Smith set to lose up to £20m a month until March WH Smith said today it expects to burn up to £20m a month in cash until March, eating into its remaining resources as it strives to ride out Britain's latest round of stringent coronavirus lockdowns. Business • 20 Jan 21
WH Smith buys Marshall Retail in US airports push UK retailer WH Smith made its second major foray into US airports today with a $400m purchase of Marshall Retail Group, expanding in a fast-growing segment and sending its shares up 5%. Business • 17 Oct 19
WH Smith buys Marshall Retail in US airports push UK retailer WH Smith made its second major foray into US airports today with a $400m purchase of Marshall Retail Group, expanding in a fast-growing segment and sending its shares up 5%. Business • 17 Oct 19
European airports battle to boost retail spend European airports are racing to redesign terminals and offer new services to pull more passengers into their stores. Business • 05 May 16
European airports battle to boost retail spend European airports are racing to redesign terminals and offer new services to pull more passengers into their stores. Business • 05 May 16
Drones sometimes smarter than operators A near miss at Heathrow proves you can't legislate for ignorance, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 19 Apr 16
Drones sometimes smarter than operators A near miss at Heathrow proves you can't legislate for ignorance, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 19 Apr 16
Ryanair has applied for slots at Paris airports Ryanair has applied for slots at Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and is willing to cooperate with long-haul traditional airlines, CEO Michael O'Leary has said. Business • 30 Sep 15
Ryanair has applied for slots at Paris airports Ryanair has applied for slots at Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and is willing to cooperate with long-haul traditional airlines, CEO Michael O'Leary has said. Business • 30 Sep 15
State ownership commitment in aviation policy Ireland's first national aviation policy has been launched, which commits to retaining Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports in State ownership. News • 20 Aug 15
State ownership commitment in aviation policy Ireland's first national aviation policy has been launched, which commits to retaining Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports in State ownership. News • 20 Aug 15
Scotland may cut air travel taxes Scotland is likely to slash taxes on passengers flying out of the country from next year following a new tax deal with Britain, giving Scottish airports an advantage over English rivals. Business • 27 Nov 14
Scotland may cut air travel taxes Scotland is likely to slash taxes on passengers flying out of the country from next year following a new tax deal with Britain, giving Scottish airports an advantage over English rivals. Business • 27 Nov 14
Spain to sell 49% of airport operator Spain's government has agreed to sell a 49% stake in the state-owned airport operator, AENA. Business • 13 Jun 14
Spain to sell 49% of airport operator Spain's government has agreed to sell a 49% stake in the state-owned airport operator, AENA. Business • 13 Jun 14
Spain to cut airport tariffs to boost traffic Spain will cut the tariffs airlines pay to use the country's airports and remove the charge entirely in some cases in an attempt to boost falling traffic.. Business • 14 Oct 13
Spain to cut airport tariffs to boost traffic Spain will cut the tariffs airlines pay to use the country's airports and remove the charge entirely in some cases in an attempt to boost falling traffic.. Business • 14 Oct 13
Severe weather leads to flight disruption Extreme weather conditions at Irish airports last night caused major disruption to Aer Lingus operations this morning. News • 18 Apr 13
Severe weather leads to flight disruption Extreme weather conditions at Irish airports last night caused major disruption to Aer Lingus operations this morning. News • 18 Apr 13
Ground handlers protest in Strasbourg Hundreds of ground handling workers have protested outside the European Parliament ahead of a debate on a package of measures aimed at making Europe's airports run more efficiently. News • 11 Dec 12
Ground handlers protest in Strasbourg Hundreds of ground handling workers have protested outside the European Parliament ahead of a debate on a package of measures aimed at making Europe's airports run more efficiently. News • 11 Dec 12
China says to build 70 new airports by 2015 China will build 70 new airports within the next three years, the head of the country's aviation watchdog said today. Business • 11 Jun 12
China says to build 70 new airports by 2015 China will build 70 new airports within the next three years, the head of the country's aviation watchdog said today. Business • 11 Jun 12
