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Tuesday 27 October 2020
Cabinet agreed to align Ireland with the EU traffic light system.
Michael O’Leary said the cuts to its bases had been “forced upon us by government mismanagement of EU air travel”.
The updated list comes into effect from today.
The new Green List will contain Cyprus, Finland, Latvia and Liechtenstein.
The Department of Foreign Affairs provided an update on the new Green List countries this afternoon.
The government provided details on the new arrangements for air travel at a press conference today.
CEO Eddie Wilson urged the Irish government to adopt the European Commission’s new system of colour coding.
Leo Varadkar told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that Ireland may lose travel connectivity “for up to 4 years” if “strict” travel rules are not relaxed.
Ministers are concerned Ireland has the most restrictive travel rules in Europe in the run up to Christmas.
Passenger numbers at the airline fell by 99% during its first three months of the year.
Air bridges with other countries will be discussed by the Cabinet next Monday.
The recommendation will go before Cabinet ministers tomorrow.
Varadkar also cautioned about lifting air travel restrictions during the interview.
A final report from the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery is due on 10 July.
Airlines said they will be “vigorously” enforcing face covering policies throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary made a number of claims about Covid-19 and air travel on radio this week.
Ryanair said that customers “will be refunded in due course, once this unprecedented crisis is over”.
The low-cost airline is preparing to lose €200 million in the first quarter as a result of Covid-19.
A joint letter has called on the commission to temporarily change the law around airline refunds.
Yesterday, Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG revealed plans to make up to 12,000 workers at the airline redundant.
Irish passengers face flight disruptions as French workers continue industrial action.
Over 40,000 people are expected to benefit from this change in legislation.
The airline’s forward bookings for the October school mid-term and Christmas period have been hit.
Staff across mainland Europe will stage a stoppage on 28 September.
The airline’s profits dipped by 20% in the first quarter of the year.
The combined companies will have a fleet of nearly 100 aircraft.
The flight to Zadar was diverted to Frankfurt.
Ireland has to introduce new legislation to comply with an EU directive by May.
Carriers affected include Norwegian Air, Air France and Lufthansa.
Up to 50 flights a day will be cancelled over the next six weeks.
Air carriers were offering a laptop stowage service as the ban comes into effect.
The airline said it will also try to have at least one male flight attendant on duty for each flight.
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The dispute is over planned labour reforms.
According to Skyscanner, at least.
From irascible passengers to airline water soup… All human life is here.
It was a big year for air travel in the region.
*But you’ll have to wait until next summer, soz.
A US government report warns against robotic control of planes.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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A little morning rain, then a shower
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Min: 6 °C
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Mostly cloudy, a little rain; breezy
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