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Airlines warn of passport 'chaos' 

Holidaymakers flying home from Europe this weekend are being urged to arrive at airports at least three hours before their flight because of chaos caused by new passport controls.

Passengers in line for 'crazy' airport delays 

Airline representatives have urged European border controls to introduce an emergency plan to avoid massive queues for passengers at airports this coming weekend.

Explainer: 'Crazy' airport delays across Europe - why are there suddenly queues? 

Irish and British people flying to and from Europe for their summer holidays face the prospect of "devastating" delays due to stricter Schengen...

Ryanair reveals new 'slimline' seats - and celebrates with a flash sale 

Ryanair has today unveiled the "new ergonomic slimline seats" specially designed for its Boeing 737 MAX 'gamechanger' aircraft.

EU airlines 'opposed to any favourable deal for UK over air routes post-Brexit' 

European airlines are opposed to the UK getting "any favourable deal" to secure air routes after Brexit, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has warned.

Irish Camino: First fully guided pilgrim walk launched in Ireland 

Walkers on Ireland’s first fully-guided pilgrim journey can collect stamps in a 'Pilgrim Passport', similar to Spain's Camino de Santiago.

Thousands on sun holidays facing airport queue chaos 

Thousands of Irish passengers are suffering holiday hell after missing flights and queuing for up to four hours due to tough new security checks introduced in the wake of terror attacks.

WOW air to suspend Cork-Iceland flights due to low demand 

Icelandic budget carrier WOW air is to axe its Cork-Reykjavik service just five months after launch, the airline has confirmed.

Three Irish hotels named among Europe's Top 15 resorts 

Three Irish resorts are among the very best in Europe, according to readers of Travel + Leisure, the influential US travel magazine.

Radisson Blu gets the green light for €35m extension to city hotel 

Construction work on a new €35m extension to the four-star Radisson Blu hotel at Golden Lane in Dublin city will commence before the end of the year.

Venice to issue €500 fines to littering, dawdling or scantily-clad tourists 

Venetian authorities have announced strict new penalties for tourists caught misbehaving in the city after a group of Belgian holidaymakers were...

US visitors up by 22pc this year 

The number of US visitors to Ireland has jumped by some 22pc to almost one million in the first half of this year.

Holidaymakers caught up in chaos as wildfires torch the South of France 

Holidaymakers and celebrities are among thousands caught up in chaos after wildfires tore through the French Riviera.

Cobh ranks as Western Europe's second-best cruise destination 

For the second year running, Cobh has been named one of Western Europe's top cruise destinations.

Parents make toddlers drag cases to avoid fees, says Ryanair 

Parents are making their toddlers drag suitcases past staff at airport gates to avoid paying baggage fees, Ryanair's chief financial officer has said.

Ryanair releases 500,000 seats in flash sale... but be quick! 

Missed your chance at a summer getaway? Not to worry... Ryanair has announced a 'Big Freeze' sale for autumn and winter.

Skellig locals hope new Star Wars helps business strike back 

Skellig Michael tour operators are hoping the next Star Wars film will help business 'strike back' after bad weather dampened tourist's spirits.

Reign of Spain - how we've dropped adventure for more familiar holidays 

Amid all the turbulence, traditional is in and adventurous is out for Irish holiday-goers. Irish travellers love the old reliables - namely Iberia - and we can't get enough of it.

Remember this face: If you see this travel blogger on a plane he will give you his business class seat 

Here’s a face you may want to commit to memory.

Stop whinging about seats - O'Leary 

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has denied the airline has changed its seating policy following claims people are being separated on flights.

Qatar plans to double Dublin service as CEO says US airlines want to 'swindle' customers 

US airlines want to push Gulf carriers out of America so they can "swindle" passengers with higher fares, the controversial CEO of Qatar...

Boeing 787 causes amazing contrail – but is it part of a global conspiracy? 

A remarkable video (see below) has emerged of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner spewing out a thick cloud of vapour as it flies over Russia.

First Look: Inside the €32m Titanic Hotel set to open in Belfast 

Titanic Hotel Belfast is on course to open in 10 weeks, and here we can reveal the first photos of the historic work-in-progress.

Passengers left for 'five hours with no information' after one of Norwegian's first transatlantic flights was cancelled 

Passengers were left for "five hours with no information" after one of the first Norwegian...

US lifts laptop ban on flights from Abu Dhabi 

Travellers banned from carrying their laptops with them on flights into the US have been handed a reprieve – as long as they are flying from Abu Dhabi.

Major travel disruption as multiple flights diverted from Dublin Airport over fog 

THERE is major travel disruption at Dublin Airport after flights were diverted last night to fog.

Power to the People: ESB opens Ardnacrusha for public tours 

The ESB is opening Ardnacrusha Power Station for public tours throughout July and August, it has announced.

Aer Lingus attacks DAA over failures at Dublin Airport 

A major row has broken out between Aer Lingus and the DAA over what the airline's chief operating officer described as "unacceptable infrastructural deficits" at Dublin Airport.

'People who come here think they are better than us' - Magaluf is finding it tough to shed notorious reputation 

It's 11pm, and Europe's most notorious party zone is grinding into action. On The Strip in Magaluf,...

Norwegian boss says airline has a three-year US headstart 

It would take Ryanair at least three years to enter the low-cost transatlantic market with new Boeing aircraft if it decided to challenge rivals on the sector, according to Norwegian chief executive...

Norwegian's €129 transatlantic flights finally take-off from Ireland 

After three years of speculation, negotiation and consternation, Norwegian's transatlantic flights from Ireland finally take-off today.

Low-cost airline announces €150 flights from Ireland to Canada 

Canada is celebrating 150 years since Confederation, prompting WOW air to announce cut-price flights to the country.

Ryanair's 'random' seat allocation not random - scientists 

Ryanair insists customers who do not want to pay for a preferred seat are randomly allocated one free of charge.

Summer Surprise: Children get free public transport for almost two weeks 

Kids can go free on all public transport services covered by the Leap Card from Monday, July 3 to Sunday, July 16.

Shops and the City: New York Times tips five top shops in Dublin 

The New York Times' travel section has been foraging in Dublin, and this week it shared five city shopping picks with its readers.

New visa rules for six Muslim-majority nations mean applicants must prove 'close ties' to US 

Donald Trump's administration has set new rules for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees, that require a "close" family or...

Norwegian plans direct flights from Ireland to Asia - if Russia agrees 

Norwegian Air International (NAI) is considering direct flights between Dublin and Asia if it can secure permission for overflights across Russia, chief executive Tore Jenssen has confirmed.

Airline lets passengers bid on 'neighbour-free seats' 

Sick of elbow wars? Fancy more space on your flight?

Low-cost airline wants to introduce 'standing seats' on flights 

A budget airline in Colombia has renewed calls for “standing seats” to be permitted on aircraft to further drive down the cost of flying.

Now US airport security is telling passengers to remove books from their carry-on bags 

For many, they are the most essential item to pack for a long flight. But now, passengers might have to remove them when passing through airport...

Super-luxury travel firm gives the star treatment 

Siobhan Byrne Learat and her husband, Kasao, run Adams & Butler, a privately-owned travel company that organises high-end customised travel for the super rich and those looking for unique cultural...

Four new routes to UK on the way - regardless of Brexit 

Despite all the talk about Brexit reducing passenger numbers between Britain and Ireland, connectivity from here to England is actually on the increase.

New health concerns - and cancer link - over toxic cabin air breathed by 3.5 billion passengers a year 

Toxic cabin air breathed by passengers, pilots and cabin crew is linked to cancer, chronic fatigue and neurological problems, according to new research.

Boeing beats its rival with $58bn worth of jet orders 

Boeing secured twice as much in order value at the Paris Air Show as rival Airbus, marking the US planemaker’s first victory in five years at the aviation industry’s annual showcase.

Ireland-UK air traffic set to break 12.8 million record thanks to euro 

Air passenger traffic between Ireland and the UK in 2017 is on course to breach a record of 12.8 million set just last year, despite last June's Brexit vote and a slump in sterling that has hit visitor...

Revealed: The world's cheapest (and most expensive) beaches 

Beach bums in search of a bargain could do far worse than head to Vietnam, new research has suggested.

Ireland breaks one million barrier for North American holidaymakers 

More than one million North Americans visited Ireland in 2016, the first time the milestone has ever been broken.

World's Top 10 airlines revealed, but how do Ryanair and Aer Lingus rate? 

Qatar Airways, which recently launched its first services from Dublin, has been named world 'Airline of the Year' for 2017.

64 things you can't do in Magaluf this summer 

Misbehaving tourists in Magaluf could be fined up to €3,000 if they fall foul of an extensive set of rules unveiled by the local council this week.

Stobart Dublin-Southend service on way 

Stobart Air has announced it is to launch a service between Dublin and London Southend Airport at the end of October.

End of the jumbo jet era dawns as Boeing bets on smaller planes 

Boeing sees the future, and it doesn't include jumbo passenger jets. Not its own iconic 747. Not the Airbus SE A380.