Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport up 14% last year Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increased by 14% to 8.46 million last year, when compared with 2020. Business • 12 Jan 22
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport up 14% last year Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increased by 14% to 8.46 million last year, when compared with 2020. Business • 12 Jan 22
Tourism sector losing €17m a day due to Covid - ITIC The tourism industry has had a "staggeringly difficult 21 months" and has lost around €17m per day, according to the chief executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation. Business • 30 Dec 21
Tourism sector losing €17m a day due to Covid - ITIC The tourism industry has had a "staggeringly difficult 21 months" and has lost around €17m per day, according to the chief executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation. Business • 30 Dec 21
Another turbulent year for aviation The Covid-19 pandemic grounded passenger planes on the tarmac of airports across the world in 2020 and the impact continued into 2021. 2021 in Review • 28 Dec 21
Another turbulent year for aviation The Covid-19 pandemic grounded passenger planes on the tarmac of airports across the world in 2020 and the impact continued into 2021. 2021 in Review • 28 Dec 21
United, Delta cancel over 300 US Christmas Eve flights United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have both cancelled dozens of Christmas Eve flights, as the spreading Covid-19 Omicron variant takes a toll on its flight crews and other workers. Business • 24 Dec 21
United, Delta cancel over 300 US Christmas Eve flights United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have both cancelled dozens of Christmas Eve flights, as the spreading Covid-19 Omicron variant takes a toll on its flight crews and other workers. Business • 24 Dec 21
Avolon eyeing further aviation investments Avolon's investment in an electric plane-maker likely marks the start of a new direction for the Irish-headquartered aircraft leasing firm, according to its CEO. Business • 18 Dec 21
Avolon eyeing further aviation investments Avolon's investment in an electric plane-maker likely marks the start of a new direction for the Irish-headquartered aircraft leasing firm, according to its CEO. Business • 18 Dec 21
Air passenger numbers still 69% lower than 2019 levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a substantial decline in international travel during the third quarter of 2021 compared to 2019 but the figures show increases in comparison with the third quarter of 2020. Business • 15 Dec 21
Air passenger numbers still 69% lower than 2019 levels New figures from the Central Statistics Office show a substantial decline in international travel during the third quarter of 2021 compared to 2019 but the figures show increases in comparison with the third quarter of 2020. 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
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
American Airlines names insider Isom as new CEO American Airlines Group has said Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker will hand over reins of the airline to president Robert Isom at the end of March, sending its shares up 3% before the bell. Business • 07 Dec 21
American Airlines names insider Isom as new CEO American Airlines Group has said Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker will hand over reins of the airline to president Robert Isom at the end of March, sending its shares up 3% before the bell. Business • 07 Dec 21
PLAY to launch flights from Dublin to Iceland A new low-cost airline is to start running flights between Dublin and Iceland from the end of April. Business • 02 Dec 21
PLAY to launch flights from Dublin to Iceland A new low-cost airline is to start running flights between Dublin and Iceland from the end of April. Business • 02 Dec 21
Ryanair passenger numbers drop in November Ryanair passenger numbers dropped in November when compared to the previous month, as travel restrictions tightened around the world due to the discovery of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Business • 02 Dec 21
Ryanair passenger numbers drop in November Ryanair passenger numbers dropped in November when compared to the previous month, as travel restrictions tightened around the world due to the discovery of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Business • 02 Dec 21
Ryanair sees no reason to cancel flights over Omicron Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary has said he saw no reason to cancel flights because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Business • 29 Nov 21
Ryanair sees no reason to cancel flights over Omicron Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary has said he saw no reason to cancel flights because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Business • 29 Nov 21
Thanksgiving US air travel to be busiest since pandemic Flights and airports across the United States are expected to have one of their busiest days today since before the pandemic, as millions of people fly to visit their families for the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow. Business • 24 Nov 21
Thanksgiving US air travel to be busiest since pandemic Flights and airports across the United States are expected to have one of their busiest days today since before the pandemic, as millions of people fly to visit their families for the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow. Business • 24 Nov 21
Night flight curbs proposed ahead of new airport runway Restrictions on nighttime flights and a noise quota system are part of the plans for the operation of the new north runway at Dublin Airport. Ireland • 11 Nov 21
Night flight curbs proposed ahead of new airport runway Restrictions on nighttime flights and a noise quota system are part of the plans for the operation of the new north runway at Dublin Airport. Ireland • 11 Nov 21
United Airlines to resume seasonal flights to US United Airlines has said it plans to resume its daily nonstop seasonal services between Ireland and the United States early next year. Business • 28 Oct 21
United Airlines to resume seasonal flights to US United Airlines has said it plans to resume its daily nonstop seasonal services between Ireland and the United States early next year. Business • 28 Oct 21
Aer Lingus announces schedule for next summer Aer Lingus has announced its schedule for next summer, which includes 16 transatlantic routes. Business • 28 Oct 21
Aer Lingus announces schedule for next summer Aer Lingus has announced its schedule for next summer, which includes 16 transatlantic routes. Business • 28 Oct 21
Ryanair announces new Derry to Manchester route Ryanair has announced that it will launch a new Derry to Manchester route starting this winter. Business • 14 Oct 21
Ryanair announces new Derry to Manchester route Ryanair has announced that it will launch a new Derry to Manchester route starting this winter. Business • 14 Oct 21
Airlines agree to pay refunds over Covid cancellations A group of European airlines has agreed to refund passengers whose flights were cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic, and committed to provide better information on passengers' rights in future. Business • 30 Sep 21
Airlines agree to pay refunds over Covid cancellations A group of European airlines has agreed to refund passengers whose flights were cancelled during the Covid-19 pandemic, and committed to provide better information on passengers' rights in future. Business • 30 Sep 21
High Court appoints liquidator to aviation company The High Court has appointed a provision liquidator to an Irish registered aviation company. Business • 24 Sep 21
High Court appoints liquidator to aviation company The High Court has appointed a provision liquidator to an Irish registered aviation company. Business • 24 Sep 21
Aer Lingus tells Fórsa it would attend WRC over cuts Aer Lingus has told the Fórsa trade union that it is willing to attend the Workplace Relations Commission in an effort to resolve an ongoing row with staff over proposed work practice changes. Business • 22 Sep 21
Aer Lingus tells Fórsa it would attend WRC over cuts Aer Lingus has told the Fórsa trade union that it is willing to attend the Workplace Relations Commission in an effort to resolve an ongoing row with staff over proposed work practice changes. Business • 22 Sep 21
Irish arm of airline catering firm saw 88% revenue dip Revenues at the Dublin Airport-based arm of airline catering company, Gate Gourmet, plunged by 88% to €2.14m last year. Business • 25 Aug 21
Irish arm of airline catering firm saw 88% revenue dip Revenues at the Dublin Airport-based arm of airline catering company, Gate Gourmet, plunged by 88% to €2.14m last year. Business • 25 Aug 21
Airlines warned to stay away from Afghanistan Afghanistan's aviation authority has said that national airspace had been released to the military following the Taliban's takeover, and it advised transit planes to keep away, hastening major airlines' switch to other routes. Business • 16 Aug 21
Airlines warned to stay away from Afghanistan Afghanistan's aviation authority has said that national airspace had been released to the military following the Taliban's takeover, and it advised transit planes to keep away, hastening major airlines' switch to other routes. Business • 16 Aug 21
London's Gatwick Airport urges UK to ease travel rules London's Gatwick Airport has urged the UK government to make international travel easier, after lockdown restrictions drove it to a first-half loss of 245 million pounds and forced it to ask its banks for a temporary reprieve. Business • 13 Aug 21
London's Gatwick Airport urges UK to ease travel rules London's Gatwick Airport has urged the UK government to make international travel easier, after lockdown restrictions drove it to a first-half loss of 245 million pounds and forced it to ask its banks for a temporary reprieve. Business • 13 Aug 21
Southwest warns on third-quarter profitability Southwest Airlines became the first big US carrier to warn of a hit from the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus on Wednesday, saying it may not be profitable in the current quarter. Business • 11 Aug 21
Southwest warns on third-quarter profitability Southwest Airlines became the first big US carrier to warn of a hit from the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus on Wednesday, saying it may not be profitable in the current quarter. Business • 11 Aug 21
Heathrow passenger numbers jump in July, still down 80% London Heathrow Airport has said passenger numbers surged in July as the government eased travel restrictions, but warned that overall numbers were still down 80% on pre-pandemic levels as many barriers remain. Business • 11 Aug 21
Heathrow passenger numbers jump in July, still down 80% London Heathrow Airport has said passenger numbers surged in July as the government eased travel restrictions, but warned that overall numbers were still down 80% on pre-pandemic levels as many barriers remain. Business • 11 Aug 21
Asian airlines offer perks to attract elite flyers From wellness workshops to dinner with a celebrity chef and flights to nowhere, Asia's big international airlines are working hard to keep their most lucrative customers engaged as the pandemic-related travel halt stretches beyond 18 months. Business • 10 Aug 21
Asian airlines offer perks to attract elite flyers From wellness workshops to dinner with a celebrity chef and flights to nowhere, Asia's big international airlines are working hard to keep their most lucrative customers engaged as the pandemic-related travel halt stretches beyond 18 months. Business • 10 Aug 21
