Heathrow strikes off after security workers accept deal Strikes at Heathrow Airport, Britain's busiest, were called off today, after security workers accepted an improved pay deal, the Unite union said. Business • 23 Jun 23
Heathrow strikes off after security workers accept deal Strikes at Heathrow Airport, Britain's busiest, were called off today, after security workers accepted an improved pay deal, the Unite union said. Business • 23 Jun 23
Aer Lingus announces new Paris service from Shannon Flights from Shannon to Paris are to return, following the announcement that Aer Lingus is to resume its services to Charles de Gaulle airport. Business • 22 Jun 23
Aer Lingus announces new Paris service from Shannon Flights from Shannon to Paris are to return, following the announcement that Aer Lingus is to resume its services to Charles de Gaulle airport. Business • 22 Jun 23
Ryanair looking to fill 100 tech roles in Ireland Ryanair has said it is looking to fill 100 tech roles in Ireland. Business • 22 Jun 23
Ryanair looking to fill 100 tech roles in Ireland Ryanair has said it is looking to fill 100 tech roles in Ireland. Business • 22 Jun 23
Avolon signs MoU for 20 Airbus A330neo jets Aircraft leasing company Avolon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to order 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft, the companies said at the Paris Airshow today Business • 21 Jun 23
Avolon signs MoU for 20 Airbus A330neo jets Aircraft leasing company Avolon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to order 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft, the companies said at the Paris Airshow today Business • 21 Jun 23
China to work with US to increase passenger flights China is willing to work with the United States to increase passenger flights between them in a "flexible and pragmatic manner", the foreign ministry said today. Business • 20 Jun 23
China to work with US to increase passenger flights China is willing to work with the United States to increase passenger flights between them in a "flexible and pragmatic manner", the foreign ministry said today. Business • 20 Jun 23
Airbus wins historic 500-plane IndiGo order Europe's Airbus announced a record order from Indian budget carrier IndiGo for 500 jets on the opening day of the Paris Airshow. Business • 19 Jun 23
Airbus wins historic 500-plane IndiGo order Europe's Airbus announced a record order from Indian budget carrier IndiGo for 500 jets on the opening day of the Paris Airshow. Business • 19 Jun 23
Airbus raises 20-year delivery forecast Europe's Airbus has raised its 20-year forecast for new airplane deliveries, but tempered its predictions for growth in the global airline fleet as carriers focus on replacing more older jets. Business • 14 Jun 23
Airbus raises 20-year delivery forecast Europe's Airbus has raised its 20-year forecast for new airplane deliveries, but tempered its predictions for growth in the global airline fleet as carriers focus on replacing more older jets. Business • 14 Jun 23
Finnair raises full-year guidance for operating result Finnair has raised its full-year 2023 operating profit target and said it expects travel demand to exceed expectations, sending its shares up 3%. Business • 13 Jun 23
Finnair raises full-year guidance for operating result Finnair has raised its full-year 2023 operating profit target and said it expects travel demand to exceed expectations, sending its shares up 3%. Business • 13 Jun 23
'Greenwashing' lawsuit against KLM to proceed A Dutch court has allowed a civil suit by environmental groups against KLM to proceed to the next phase for commercials that allegedly misled consumers about the airline's environmental credentials. Business • 07 Jun 23
'Greenwashing' lawsuit against KLM to proceed A Dutch court has allowed a civil suit by environmental groups against KLM to proceed to the next phase for commercials that allegedly misled consumers about the airline's environmental credentials. Business • 07 Jun 23
More accommodation needed for tourism demand, body says Tourism Ireland has said more hotel accommodation will be needed in Ireland to keep up with the demand from the US. Business • 20 May 23
More accommodation needed for tourism demand, body says Tourism Ireland has said more hotel accommodation will be needed in Ireland to keep up with the demand from the US. Business • 20 May 23
YouTuber admits to staging plane crash to boost views A YouTuber pilot, who bailed out midair and deliberately sent his plane crashing into the ground to bolster viewing numbers on his channel, could be jailed for up to 20 years, US authorities have said. US • 12 May 23
YouTuber admits to staging plane crash to boost views A YouTuber pilot, who bailed out midair and deliberately sent his plane crashing into the ground to bolster viewing numbers on his channel, could be jailed for up to 20 years, US authorities have said. US • 12 May 23
Annual energy emissions down by 1.9% in 2022 - SEAI The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) said it saw significant increases in demand for road diesel, motor petrol and jet fuel in 2022 as the Covid travel restrictions were lifted. Business • 02 May 23
Annual energy emissions down by 1.9% in 2022 - SEAI The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) said it saw significant increases in demand for road diesel, motor petrol and jet fuel in 2022 as the Covid travel restrictions were lifted. Business • 02 May 23
American Airlines signals profit hit from rising costs American Airlines Group has forecast first-quarter profit below market expectations, joining bigger rival United Airlines to signal a hit from persistently high labor and fuel costs. Business • 12 Apr 23
American Airlines signals profit hit from rising costs American Airlines Group has forecast first-quarter profit below market expectations, joining bigger rival United Airlines to signal a hit from persistently high labor and fuel costs. Business • 12 Apr 23
Easter travel warnings pile pressure on Europe airlines European aviation is gearing up for Easter travel disruptions marked by strikes and cancellations, in a major test of the industry's ability to prevent a repeat of last year's summer holiday season chaos. Business • 06 Apr 23
Easter travel warnings pile pressure on Europe airlines European aviation is gearing up for Easter travel disruptions marked by strikes and cancellations, in a major test of the industry's ability to prevent a repeat of last year's summer holiday season chaos. Business • 06 Apr 23
Shannon Airport set to welcome 30,000 over bank holiday 30,000 people are set to travel through Shannon Airport over the St Patrick's Day period, up 24% on last year. Business • 10 Mar 23
Shannon Airport set to welcome 30,000 over bank holiday 30,000 people are set to travel through Shannon Airport over the St Patrick's Day period, up 24% on last year. Business • 10 Mar 23
US sues to stop JetBlue's deal for Spirit The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit today to stop JetBlue Airways Corp from buying Spirit Airlines Inc, saying the planned $3.8 billion merger "would put travel out of reach for many cost-conscious travelers." Business • 07 Mar 23
US sues to stop JetBlue's deal for Spirit The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit today to stop JetBlue Airways Corp from buying Spirit Airlines Inc, saying the planned $3.8 billion merger "would put travel out of reach for many cost-conscious travelers." Business • 07 Mar 23
Emirates looking for cabin crew members across Ireland Emirates is looking for people across Ireland to join its cabin crew team. Business • 02 Mar 23
Emirates looking for cabin crew members across Ireland Emirates is looking for people across Ireland to join its cabin crew team. Business • 02 Mar 23
Boeing shares fall after new Dreamliner delivery halt Boeing shares fell 3.2% in premarket trading on today after the US planemaker temporarily halted deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner jets over a documentation issue related to a fuselage component. Business • 24 Feb 23
Boeing shares fall after new Dreamliner delivery halt Boeing shares fell 3.2% in premarket trading on today after the US planemaker temporarily halted deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner jets over a documentation issue related to a fuselage component. Business • 24 Feb 23
Aer Lingus records operating profit of €45m in 2022 Aer Lingus recorded an operating profit before exceptional items of €45 million for 2022, following two years of significant losses. Business • 24 Feb 23
Aer Lingus records operating profit of €45m in 2022 Aer Lingus recorded an operating profit before exceptional items of €45 million for 2022, following two years of significant losses. Business • 24 Feb 23
Air France-KLM reports better than expected Q4 Air France-KLM said today that its 2023 bookings were almost back to pre-pandemic levels as it reported a better-than expected fourth-quarter operating profit with global travel demand seeing a rebound. Business • 17 Feb 23
Air France-KLM reports better than expected Q4 Air France-KLM said today that its 2023 bookings were almost back to pre-pandemic levels as it reported a better-than expected fourth-quarter operating profit with global travel demand seeing a rebound. Business • 17 Feb 23
Lufthansa IT fault strands thousands of passengers Thousands of passengers worldwide were stranded after an IT fault at Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa caused flight delays and disruption at airlines across the group. Business • 15 Feb 23
Lufthansa IT fault strands thousands of passengers Thousands of passengers worldwide were stranded after an IT fault at Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa caused flight delays and disruption at airlines across the group. Business • 15 Feb 23
AerCap signs lease agreements with Fly Meta AerCap Holdings has signed lease agreements for four Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft with Hong Kong based global air cargo charter company, Fly Meta. Business • 31 Jan 23
AerCap signs lease agreements with Fly Meta AerCap Holdings has signed lease agreements for four Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft with Hong Kong based global air cargo charter company, Fly Meta. Business • 31 Jan 23
2023 travel trends: Cruises, safaris and budget trips From cruising around the Mediterranean, to backpacking across South America, international travel is set to return full force this year. Business • 27 Jan 23
2023 travel trends: Cruises, safaris and budget trips From cruising around the Mediterranean, to backpacking across South America, international travel is set to return full force this year. Business • 27 Jan 23
EasyJet sees return to profit, strong bookings for 2023 EasyJet said it expected to beat current market expectations for 2023 based on the strength of bookings into summer and was set to deliver a full-year profit. Business • 25 Jan 23
EasyJet sees return to profit, strong bookings for 2023 EasyJet said it expected to beat current market expectations for 2023 based on the strength of bookings into summer and was set to deliver a full-year profit. Business • 25 Jan 23
Passenger numbers at Shannon Airport up 300% on 2021 Shannon Airport welcomed over 1.5 million passengers last year, up over 300% on 2021, and an 88% recovery on 2019 passenger levels. Business • 23 Jan 23
Passenger numbers at Shannon Airport up 300% on 2021 Shannon Airport welcomed over 1.5 million passengers last year, up over 300% on 2021, and an 88% recovery on 2019 passenger levels. Business • 23 Jan 23
