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Aer Lingus cabin crew who are members of Fórsa rejected its proposed cost cutting plan last week

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

Sunway Travel's business was badly hit by the restrictions introduced to international travel as a result of the pandemic

Sunway Travel's revenues fell 70% last year

Revenues at Tanya Airey's Sunway Travel last year plummeted by €23.1m (70%) due to the Covid-19 shutdown of the travel industry for much of 2020.

Business • 17 Sep 21

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says there will be less capacity in summer 2022

Ryanair warns 'dramatically higher' flight costs on way

Ryanair group chief executive Michael O'Leary has warned that prices will increase as passengers rush to holiday in Europe next summer.

Business • 13 Sep 21

Conor McCarthy CEO of Emerald Airlines and Aviation Regulator of the IAA Mr Diarmuid O Conghaile

Emerald Airlines granted an Air Operator Certificate

Emerald Airlines, the new start-up carrier set to run regional services on behalf of Aer Lingus, has been granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

Business • 06 Sep 21

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it has issued more than 400,000 passport book and cards in 2021

Dept warns over booking flights without valid passport

People are being advised not to book flights or holidays until they have been issued with a valid passport, as the Passport Office is currently experiencing what it has described as "peak demand" for its services.

Ireland • 14 Aug 21

The group said it was confident on demand for summer and autumn travel

EasyJet ramps up summer capacity as demand grows

British airline easyJet plans to fly 60% of its pre-pandemic capacity in the July-September period, a big jump from the 17% in the previous quarter, as Covid restrictions ease and travel appetite builds across Europe.

Business • 20 Jul 21

CarTrawler creates car rental and mobility software for the global travel industry

50 new roles at CarTrawler as part of €10m investment

50 jobs are to be created by car rental software company CarTrawler as part of a €10m investment package.

Business • 07 Jul 21

Visitors will face a variety of entry rules

Explainer: Travel restrictions in European destinations

Europe's tourism hot spots are gearing up for what they hope will be a summer season marked by the return of foreigners eager for a taste of freedom after a year of Covid restrictions and lockdowns worldwide.

Coronavirus • 01 Jul 21

Sun holidays were the most popular choice for those looking to book a foreign trip, the research reveals

26% planning a holiday abroad for September

Over a quarter of Irish people are planning a holiday abroad for September, while 22% are planning an overseas trip for October, according to a survey by online travel agent Click&Go.

Business • 24 Jun 21

The Department of Health has reported 294 new Covid-19 cases (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Covid-19: Dept of Health reports 294 new cases

The Department of Health has reported 294 new coronavirus cases, while the number of people with the virus being treated in intensive care is unchanged at 13.

Coronavirus • 22 Jun 21

Common Travel Area delay casts shadow on reopening

Visiting Dublin Airport over the past 14 months has been a pretty bizarre experience.

Analysis and Comment • 28 May 21

International travel for non-essential reasons will get easier from 19 July - but some rules will remain in place

What do I need to know before booking a trip?

Restrictions around international travel are to be eased from 19 July, the Government has confirmed, but there will still be a number of rules in place for those planning a trip.

Coronavirus • 28 May 21

Willie Walsh is the Director General of IATA

Walsh warns airline industry will be smaller post-Covid

The head of global airline body IATA expects the industry to emerge from the coronavirus crisis smaller and more cautious, doubting airlines will try to expand through acquisitions.

Business • 24 May 21

Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson said the vaccine rollout in the UK and EU meant visitors were no threat to Ireland's health system

Ryanair wants travel restrictions lifted by end of May

Ryanair has called for the removal of all travel restrictions from the end of May for air travel between Ireland and both the UK and EU.

Business • 14 May 21

Committee Chair Kieran O'Donnell said a trial route between Ireland and the UK could be used (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Call for rapid antigen testing to boost air travel

The Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee has written to senior Government members and health officials, calling for rapid antigen testing to be used to re-establish air travel.

Coronavirus • 06 May 21

Marina Finn and Nicola McGrane, co-chairs of the Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers

Conference organisers seek support, travel clarity

Conference organisers here are warning that their sector will be among the last to recovery post-pandemic – and have called for an extension of State supports for businesses.

Business • 06 May 21

Datalex is expecting digital to be part of the comeback strategy of many airlines

Datalex considering raising additional capital

Aviation travel software company, Datalex, has confirmed it is examining options to raise additional capital.

Business • 29 Apr 21

Joe Walsh Tours announced its closure yesterday, after a year with no trade and little clarity around the resumption of normal travel (Pic: Rollingnews.ie)

Tour operators want time-frame for international travel

The Inbound Tour Operators Association of Ireland has called on the Government to set out a clear roadmap for the return of international travel as part of its expected announcement on the easing of Covid-19 restrictions tomorrow.

Business • 28 Apr 21

Ryanair group CEO Michael O'Leary says airline is 'reasonably confident and optimistic'

Ryanair boss upbeat on summer holiday prospects

Ryanair is reasonably confident that people will be taking holidays in Europe in June, July and August, defying gloom in the sector as Covid-19 cases rise in some holiday destinations.

Business • 24 Mar 21

Most arrivals surveyed at Dublin Airport last week said they were returning from holiday

10% increase in arrivals into Dublin Airport last week

A majority of passengers surveyed as they arrived at Dublin Airport last week listed returning from holiday or a visit abroad as their reason for travel.

Coronavirus • 04 Mar 21

The figures show that continental routes contributed most to the passenger traffic

Overseas travel down over 30% in January

There was a substantial fall in overseas travel in January compared to the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 01 Mar 21

Camping has become more attractive in the past year as holiday-makers seek more secluded places to stay

Irish camping booking site launches €2.9m fundraising

Irish booking site Campsited is looking to raise almost €3m as it looks to capitalise on an increased interest in camping holidays.

Business • 26 Feb 21

The industry had expected airlines to return to a break-even position in the second half of the year, but continued tightened travel restrictions now make that less likely

Outlook for airlines 'deteriorating' - IATA

Global airline industry body IATA has warned that the outlook for airlines had weakened since its December forecasts, and due to tightening travel restrictions it now expected the sector to still be bleeding cash by the fourth quarter of this year.

Business • 24 Feb 21

Tánaiste: 'Good chance' summer staycations are possible

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there is a "very good chance" that members of the public will be able to have domestic holidays this summer in a way that is similar to last year.

Coronavirus • 04 Feb 21

Consumers have been warned that they may not get refunds if they decide not to go on a flight due to concerns about Covid-19

Travel agents warn consumers may not get flight refunds

Travel agents are warning consumers about the risks of booking airline flights that may not be subject to refunds if they themselves decide not to fly due to Covid.

Business • 08 Jan 21