Flights
# flights - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Aer Arann buys €144 million worth of aircraft and announces 50 jobs
The airline outlines a plan to double its annual passengers to over two million over the next five years.
# flights - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Nose dive: Aer Lingus passenger numbers drop for April
The airline blames the timing of the bank holiday weekend for a 2.5 per cent drop in passengers.
# flights - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Avonmore, Aer Lingus and Eircom breached advertising codes
The watchdog has found against a number of companies, according to its latest Complaints Bulletin.
# flights - Monday 22 April, 2013
Strike action sees Lufthansa flights cancelled across Europe
Dozens of flights to and from Ireland and the UK have been affected, with Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf and Hamburg airports all targeted by the strikes.
# flights - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
American Airlines grounds all flights because of tech glitch
Systems have now been fully restored but delays and cancellations are expected.
# flights - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
53% drop in rate of mishandled luggage in last six years
However the total number of mishandled bags was 26.04 million, up from 25.8 million in 2011.
# flights - Monday 8 April, 2013
Research says transatlantic flights will be ‘bumpier’ by 2050
Why? More turbulence could be a symptom of climate change.
Over €240,000 worth of drugs seized at Dublin Airport
In three separate seizures, large quantities of cocaine and Methamphetamine were seized and two people were arrested.
# flights - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Ryanair launches new Shannon route to Alicante
The Shannon to Alicante service has not operated since 2010.
# flights - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Armed robbery in Coolock causes three Dublin flights to be diverted to Shannon
The DAA said an Aer Lingus flight from Gatwick, an Aer Lingus Flight from Brussels and a Ryanair flight from Las Palmas were all diverted to Shannon.
# flights - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Stuck in the mud: Poland airport closes as plane skids off runway
Last night’s flight to Dublin was delayed as a result.
# flights - Monday 11 March, 2013
15% more people from Northern Ireland used Dublin Airport in 2012
The number of Northern Ireland-based passengers using Dublin Airport has almost doubled since 2010.
# flights - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Aer Lingus passenger numbers fall in February, blames leap year
Aer Lingus has flown nearly 1.3 million passengers so far this year.
# flights - Sunday 24 February, 2013
This gadget prevents plane seat in front of you from reclining…
…But is it fair to use it?
# flights - Friday 8 February, 2013
Transatlantic flights affected by storm on US east coast
The airline said that people due to depart Boston or New York today or tomorrow can rebook their flights on certain dates at no extra charge.
# flights - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Irish pilots ‘fear air crash’ due to fatigue
The Irish Airline Pilots Association said that it was concerned that the European Aviation Safety Authority was not using certain scientific recommendations on its proposed EU Flight Time Limitations.
# flights - Monday 28 January, 2013
Trips to Ireland up 5 per cent in last quarter of 2012
Trips by residents coming from North America increased by 14.2 per cent to 201,300 while visits from Britain fell.
# flights - Friday 25 January, 2013
Flights cancelled as German airport staff strike
Today marks the second day of the strike at two German airports.
# flights - Monday 21 January, 2013
Travel warning as flights affected by bad weather around Europe
Bad weather around Europe has led to airlines cancelling a number of flights today.
# flights - Saturday 19 January, 2013
More UK flights cancelled due to heavy snowfall and ice
Hundreds of stranded passengers slept at Heathrow Airport overnight after almost 400 flights were cancelled yesterday.
# flights - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
Ryanair announces new bases in Morocco
The bases will offer 11 new routes and create up to 2,500 jobs in Morocco.
# flights - Monday 14 January, 2013
IAA: 2013 another “tough year” for Irish aviation industry
However, Irish air traffic has returned to ‘modest growth’ in 2012, and there are signs that a more consistent growth will emerge, said the Irish Aviation Authority.
# flights - Monday 31 December, 2012
Have boots, will travel: 6 sporting trips to take in 2013
We mark your sporting calendar and give you a couple of resolutions you may actually enjoy.
# flights - Tuesday 13 November, 2012
Flights in Irish airspace increase in October
What was the busiest day for flights last month?
# flights - Monday 5 November, 2012
New Philadelphia – Shannon air route welcomed
US Airways has announced that the new route will commence on 23 May next year.
# flights - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
Transatlantic flights impacted by superstorm
Passengers have been advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.
# flights - Sunday 30 September, 2012
Powerful typhoon hits Japan mainland
A 29-year-old man was swept away by high waves when Jelawat hit Okinawa and was later confirmed dead, while at least 140 people were injured.
# flights - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Airline launches child-free zone on flights
Only those over the age of 12 may sit in first seven rows on AirAsia X planes from next February.
# flights - Thursday 20 September, 2012
One Direction have made €124m. How many bottles of Clearasil will that buy?
What else could they spend all that cash on?
# flights - Monday 17 September, 2012
Ryanair sees record August passenger numbers
8.9 million passengers travelled with Ryanair in August, with 25 million using the airline company over the summer months
# flights - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Increase in Irish air traffic last month
According to the IAA, there was an average of 1,590 daily flights during August 2012. But what was the busiest day?
# flights - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
Lufthansa cabin crews go on strike
The crew were called on to strike again today by the Independent Flight Attendants Organisation. The dispute centres on a pay rise and the use of temporary cabin staff.
# flights - Sunday 26 August, 2012
The Evening Fix: Sunday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
# flights - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
British Airways to double number of Dublin-Heathrow flights
Service in winter 2012 will see a new 6.25am flight for the really eager flier…
# flights - Sunday 12 August, 2012
5 alternative sixth year holiday ideas
Leaving Certificate students have worked hard, now where are they going to play hard? Here are some less than ordinary sixth year holiday destinations.
# flights - Thursday 2 August, 2012
‘Valid’ air passenger complaints up 137 per cent
While overall level of complaints fell in 2011, the Commission for Aviation Regulation says number coming under its responsibility grew.
# flights - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
Ryanair’s next big idea: bigger doors on planes so people can board faster
“We want two people to walk through the door,” says Ryanair’s Chief Financial Officer.
‘Reject Ryanair offer’, Aer Lingus advises shareholders
Corporate letter to airline’s shareholders urges them to reject takeover bid by rival Ryanair.
# flights - Monday 30 July, 2012
Aer Lingus announces partnership deal with Etihad
Airlines have reached a new interline and code-share agreements to expand route choices for their customers.
# flights - Friday 20 July, 2012
Double standards: Australian women’s basketball team fly economy as men travel business class
The Sports Minister in Oz has called for a review after outcry over gender inequality in Olympics build-up.
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