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Ireland stands alone in Europe with travel restrictions, says Aer Lingus chief
Doyle said the pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on the airline industry.
DAA says coronavirus testing in Irish airports would be 'challenging'
According to the DAA, travel to the 15 Green list countries represented only 9% of their traffic in 2019.
Ryan says if airlines seek State financial support they must in return be fair to customers who choose not to fly
The new Minister for Transport said the regulations to protect airline customers weren’t made to cope with a global pandemic.
Quarantine to remain as ministers put travel 'green list' on hold beyond 9 July
The ‘green list’ is expected to be published on 20 July.
'People won't lose their heads because they're going on holidays': Ryanair defends ramping up summer flights
Ryanair will now operate more than 1,000 flights per day.
Over 1,200 flights in and out of Beijing cancelled as it aims to halt Covid-19 spread
The Chinese capital has enacted a number of measures to limit travel in and out of the city.
Leading US airlines say passengers who don't wear face coverings may not be allowed to fly
Airlines said they will be “vigorously” enforcing face covering policies throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
'It's not necessary anymore': Aer Lingus wants rid of the two-week quarantine for people flying into Ireland
The Irish airline has echoed calls made by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary.
EU says airlines must refund customers for cancelled flights, and vouchers won't do
Under EU rules, travellers have the right to choose between vouchers or cash reimbursement.
Ryanair expects flights to be grounded from today and warns it could last until May
Ryanair has offered its planes for rescue flights and for the transport of medicine.
Simon Coveney: There is little certainty 'beyond Friday' about where planes will be flying to
The Tánaiste said that flights between Ireland and the UK would not be shut down.
Ryanair and Aer Lingus remove flight change fees for period due to Covid-19
Both companies confirmed they will lift the fees from today.
Fórsa seeks meeting with Aer Lingus after axing of Belfast flights
Two routes have been cut from Belfast City Airport.
Unions fear more than 500 job losses as Ryanair to close four Spanish bases
A Spanish union accused Ryanair of “dismantling” its operations in the country.
Irish airport complaints rose by 56% in 2018
The airline and airport regulator has struggled to cope with the volume of complaints.
Some female pilots have to 'choose between terminating pregnancy or quitting'
Ialpa today said that female pilots in bogus self-employment are not guaranteed a job when they return after having a baby.
This is the new look Aer Lingus after 26 focus groups and 50 different shamrocks
The airline hopes to apply the last lick of paint by 2021.
Two arrested over 'criminal use of drones' as disruption continues at Gatwick
Flights resumed at Gatwick yesterday, but knock-on delays are still affecting passengers this weekend.
UK aviation authority takes Ryanair to court over compensation claims
The CAA said that it was taking enforcement action against the budget airline after Ryanair’s decision not to compensate the customers who had flights cancelled.
Michael O'Leary says strike action 'fear' has spooked passengers from booking with Ryanair
The airline’s forward bookings for the October school mid-term and Christmas period have been hit.
Flight disruptions continue after Storm Ali led to over 80 cancellations in Dublin yesterday
Gusts of wind of up to 147km/h were recorded during yesterday’s Storm Ali.
Dublin's CityJet is merging with a Spanish airline to form Europe's biggest regional carrier
The combined companies will have a fleet of nearly 100 aircraft.
Ryanair collects €1.8bn through extra charges - but it's not the king of the add-on
American airlines dominate the world’s league of non-ticket sales.
So, what happens when you're blamed for forcing a passenger plane to land?
An Ibiza-bound Ryanair flight from Dublin was forced to divert to Paris on Saturday morning.
Security officers sacked after forcibly dragging passenger off United Airlines flight
A video went viral in April of officers pulling passenger David Dao off the flight.
TD stops pilots from giving testimony after they raise problems with aviation regulator
The chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee adjourned the meeting to a later date.
Monarch Airlines ceases trading leaving 110,000 passengers stranded
The failure has been described as “the biggest ever UK airline failure”.
Russian Court rules that an airline can't enforce body size limits for female flight attendants
The women were awarded lost wages and €73 damages.
Wow Air is suspending its Cork-Reykjavik service just five months after starting it
Finishing for the winter in October, there are a small number of flights cancelled in September, too.
Passengers warned of potential long delays at airports in Europe this summer
A new EU regulation introduced in March has led to tighter border control in European airports.
No airline employee to lose their job after passenger dragged screaming from overbooked flight
CEO Oscar Munoz called the situation a “systems failure”.
Ryanair will offer connecting flights onto rivals' routes starting this year
The Irish budget airline plans to hook up with both Aer Lingus and Norwegian Air.
Due to fly this week? Airlines are warning 1,000 flights could be cancelled
Flights overflying France are also affected.
Here's why foreign airlines are queuing to set up operations in Ireland
Sweden’s SAS airline is the latest carrier to apply for an Irish air operators licence.
Negotiators have less than 48 hours to avert an Irish pilot strike
Unite trade union said CityJet pilots will withdraw labour in less than two days unless there is a breakthrough.
New Heathrow runway "a return to monopoly featherbedding" says Ryanair CEO
Today, the British government approved a new third runway at London’s Heathrow airport, with Transport Secretary Chris Grayling calling it a “momentous step”.
Most consumer complaints are about flight cancellations and lost luggage
People also had issues with electrical goods, online services and car rental.
Burned by Brexit, Michael O'Leary confirms Ryanair will move flights from UK to Europe
The airline will not drop any Stansted routes, but the number of flights will decline.
O'Leary: 'Terrorism won't stop people flying - but it'll make us lower our prices'
The Ryanair chief is predicting a price war in Europe and he says his company will win.
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