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Over 40 Ryanair bases have rejected the airline's proposals for pay increases and bonuses

Some Ryanair bases reject pay increase proposals

Ryanair bases in Dublin, Barcelona and Shannon have joined colleagues at over 40 other bases in rejecting the airline's proposals for pay increases and bonuses in exchange for giving up annual leave to alleviate the staffing crisis.

Transport • 21 Sep 17

Ryanair takes moves to improve its system-wide punctuality

Ryanair to cut 40-50 flights a day to cover holidays

Ryanair has said it would cancel 40-50 flights a day from its schedule of over 2,500 flights for the next six weeks to the end of October.

Business • 16 Sep 17

Lufthansa today reported a first-quarter adjusted loss before interest and tax of €53m

Lufthansa slows growth plans on price pressure

Lufthansa said it was slowing its growth plans this year due to fierce price pressure in the airline industry after reporting improved first-quarter results thanks to low fuel and cost reductions.

Business • 03 May 16

A status orange weather warning remains is in place this evening (Pic: Colm McCaffrey)

Flights affected as Storm Abigail hits country

A small number of flights at Dublin Airport have been affected this evening due to high winds caused by Storm Abigail.

News • 12 Nov 15

The United Nations refugee agency, which worked with the EU and non-EU states in the region to formulate yesterday's plan, stressed the need for immediate action to save lives

EU puts forward plan for paid flights for refugees

The European Union plans to persuade refugees to wait in Greece for paid flights to other countries offering asylum rather than risk dangerous winter treks through the Balkans, EU officials have said.

News • 27 Oct 15

Swiss already operates a daily service between Dublin and Zurich

Dublin-Geneva service announced by Swiss

A new air service between Dublin and Geneva has been announced by Swiss International Air Lines, with the first flights taking off in late June.

Business • 06 Mar 15

Ryanair has cancelled over 160 flights; Aer Lingus expects delays

Ryanair cancels flights over French strike

A six-day strike by French air traffic controllers has caused major travel disruption for many travellers.

News • 25 Jun 14

Stocks in supermarkets ran low as shoppers got ready for the poor weather

US braced for coldest weather in two decades

Residents of the Midwestern US are braced for the coldest weather in two decades, with forecasters warning that the temperatures would be life-threatening.

News • 06 Jan 14

Datalex CEO Aidan Brogan says company is experiencing strong year of customer growth

Datalex signs deal with Virgin Atlantic Airways

Travel software firm Datalex has signed Virgin Atlantic Airways as the latest airline to use its retail platform.

Business • 16 Dec 13

Ryanair has cancelled over 70 flights to and from France due to the strike

Flights disrupted due to strike in France

A strike by French air traffic controllers has caused widespread travel disruption across Europe today.

News • 10 Oct 13

Some ferries have also been disrupted due to the adverse weather conditions

Some transport cancelled or diverted due to wind

The Dublin Airport Authority said that 11 flights have been cancelled and eight diverted due to strong winds at Dublin Airport.

News • 17 Apr 13

Many of Europe's major airports, such as Charles de Gaulle in Paris, have been affected by snow storms

People urged to check on elderly during cold spell

Age Action Ireland is urging communities to ensure that older people remain safe and well in their homes during the current cold spell.

News • 21 Jan 13

Heathrow airport handled almost 70 million passengers last year

2012 record breaking year for Heathrow

Britain's biggest airport had a record-breaking year in 2012 as Heathrow handled almost 70 million passengers last year.

Business • 14 Jan 13

Kingfisher flights grounded for another week

India's Kingfisher halts flights for another week

India's Kingfisher Airlines has extended its shut-down and will not fly any planes for another week.

Business • 05 Oct 12

Kingfisher flights grounded until at least Thursday

India's Kingfisher halts flights for three days

Kingfisher Airlines has grounded flights for at least three days after a violent strike over unpaid wages at the cash-strapped Indian carrier.

Business • 02 Oct 12

Trade body says UK tourism slumped during Olympics

A leading trade association for British tour operators says tourism slumped during the Olympic Games.

Business • 13 Aug 12

Aer Lingus adds six new routes for winter

Aer Lingus has added six new routes and increased frequencies for its Winter 2012 schedule.

Business • 05 Jul 12

A demonstrator sets fire to a barricade during rioting as a 24-hour strike is called in Barcelona

Spanish workers stage strike against austerity

Spanish workers staged a general strike to protest against labour reforms which the government declared "unstoppable".

News • 30 Mar 12

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