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# Drugs

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.

10.6k

Apr 8th 2013, 5:19 PM

# Air Travel

Ryanair launches new Shannon route to Alicante

The Shannon to Alicante service has not operated since 2010.

7.3k

Mar 21st 2013, 12:14 PM

# diverted flights

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.

21.1k

Mar 14th 2013, 3:57 PM

# Aviation

Stuck in the mud: Poland airport closes as plane skids off runway

Last night’s flight to Dublin was delayed as a result.

9.0k

Mar 13th 2013, 12:53 PM

# DAA

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.

5.5k

Mar 11th 2013, 4:38 PM

# Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus passenger numbers fall in February, blames leap year

Aer Lingus has flown nearly 1.3 million passengers so far this year.

5.7k

Mar 6th 2013, 8:58 AM

# upright position

This gadget prevents plane seat in front of you from reclining…

…But is it fair to use it?

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Feb 24th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Cancelled

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.

7.0k

Feb 8th 2013, 11:26 AM

# Flights

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.

14.2k

Feb 6th 2013, 12:03 PM

# Tourism

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.

3.0k

Jan 28th 2013, 12:17 PM

# Germany

Flights cancelled as German airport staff strike

Today marks the second day of the strike at two German airports.

4.8k

Jan 25th 2013, 8:47 AM

# Weather

Travel warning as flights affected by bad weather around Europe

Bad weather around Europe has led to airlines cancelling a number of flights today.

9.9k

Jan 21st 2013, 7:31 AM

# Snow

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.

6.3k

Jan 19th 2013, 9:53 AM

# Ryanair

Ryanair announces new bases in Morocco

The bases will offer 11 new routes and create up to 2,500 jobs in Morocco.

11.6k

Jan 16th 2013, 1:50 PM

# Air Traffic

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.

4.6k

Jan 14th 2013, 3:53 PM

# flightplan

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.

7.2k

Dec 31st 2012, 10:30 AM

# Flights

Flights in Irish airspace increase in October

What was the busiest day for flights last month?

3.4k

Nov 13th 2012, 7:30 AM

# Shannon

New Philadelphia - Shannon air route welcomed

US Airways has announced that the new route will commence on 23 May next year.

7.6k

Nov 5th 2012, 7:07 PM

# superstorm

Transatlantic flights impacted by superstorm

Passengers have been advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

4.6k

Oct 30th 2012, 8:25 AM

# Japan

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.

5.4k

Sep 30th 2012, 12:48 PM

# no kids

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.

8.3k

Sep 26th 2012, 1:05 PM

# give us a lend

One Direction have made €124m. How many bottles of Clearasil will that buy?

What else could they spend all that cash on?

1.1k

Sep 20th 2012, 3:36 PM

# Ryanair

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

3.8k

Sep 17th 2012, 11:48 AM

# Flights

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?

3.5k

Sep 12th 2012, 5:54 PM

# Strike

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.

2.6k

Sep 4th 2012, 11:10 AM

# need to know

The Evening Fix: Sunday

Things we learned, loved and shared today.

14.8k

Aug 26th 2012, 7:56 PM

# Flights

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…

10.4k

Aug 15th 2012, 6:27 PM

# celebrations

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.

20.7k

Aug 12th 2012, 6:00 PM

# Flying

'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.

2.6k

Aug 2nd 2012, 9:14 AM

# two by two

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.

12.2k

Jul 31st 2012, 4:50 PM

# Airlines

'Reject Ryanair offer', Aer Lingus advises shareholders

Corporate letter to airline’s shareholders urges them to reject takeover bid by rival Ryanair.

3.1k

Jul 31st 2012, 8:26 AM

# Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus announces partnership deal with Etihad

Airlines have reached a new interline and code-share agreements to expand route choices for their customers.

5.9k

Jul 30th 2012, 10:00 AM

# London 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.

8.4k

Jul 20th 2012, 8:08 AM

# Rome

Ryanair flights to Rome temporarily switched to Fiumicino in September

Runway maintenance at Ciampino Airport means a switch in location for Ryanair flights from 24 September to 2 October.

5.6k

Jun 20th 2012, 12:26 PM

# Flights

Number of flights in Irish airspace continues to fall

Fewer flights into and out of each of the three state airports last month.

3.6k

Jun 12th 2012, 4:19 PM

# Ryanair

Ryanair say: Usual fees WILL apply this weekend.

Mixed messages from Ryanair: Their spokesperson said this week no exceptions would be made; email to customers said airport check-in fee would be waived.

10.2k

May 18th 2012, 5:54 PM

# Ryanair

Flying with Ryanair this weekend? You should read this…

The airline’s website will be inaccessible for an extended period of time over the weekend – meaning passengers may have to check-in online earlier than planned.

9.1k

May 18th 2012, 1:35 PM