Germans dismiss Ryanair claim over Air Berlin as ‘absurd’

Irish airline claims state loan to struggling firm is part of ‘conspiracy’ to distort market

Two charged in Australia with airline bomb plot ‘had Isis help’

Sydney men failed to smuggle device through check-in as it was too heavy, police say

US ends controversial laptop ban on Middle East carriers

UK continues to enforce similar in-cabin ban on flights from some Middle East airports

Etihad Airways celebrates 10 years in Ireland

UAE-based airline has carried more than two million people on Dublin-Abu Dhabi route

Etihad brings Dublin closer to the Middle East

Road Warrior: A lend of a laptop; 2,000 hotels for China; Boom supersonic gets closer; and craft beer on board

Christoph Mueller tipped for top job at Abu Dhabi-based Etihad

Ex-Aer Lingus boss said to be lead candidate to succeed James Hogan at the airline

BO, cursing, toplessness: What you can’t do on a plane

Footwear and manners are a must . . . and a Christmas tree is surprisingly OK with Delta

Emirates explores options for passengers hit by US laptop ban

Airline may offer loaner laptops as it looks for ways to work around the ban

This week we’re talking about . . . flying and the electronics ban

Without laptops or iPads, prepare to return to the boring, bad old days of air travel

Britain joins US in introducing electronics restrictions on flights

Restrictions on large devices apply to flights from parts of Middle East and North Africa

US bans large electronic devices on flights from eight countries

New restrictions on passengers flying mainly from Middle East to take effect on Friday

Donald Trump’s travel ban impacting on airline operations

Emirates changes staff rosters on flights after measures imposed on Muslim-majority nations

Aviation deals set for take-off at Dublin air finance event

Global conference sees 300 per cent increase in airlines registered to attend

European shares fall as currency movements dominate

Trump’s dollar ‘too strong’ remark puzzles traders as sterling rallies on May’s speech

The major business events happening this week

For Your Diary: Fyffes EGM; Irish inflation rate; ECB interest rate; results from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup

Alitalia may cut 2,000 jobs and 20 routes to slow airline’s decline

Italian carrier likely to remain loss-making for the next two to three years

Check In: Cruising in Lisbon, relaxing retreats and watery escapes

Jo Linehan & Joan Scales round up this week’s travel news and deals

David McInerney’s return adds to Clare’s sense of belief

Former All Star lined out at centre back and got up field for three points in win over Laois

McElhinney delighted with decision not to play Ulster final at Croke Park

Donegal midfielder says atmosphere will be better in Clones for final

Aer Lingus in talks with Qatar Airways on Doha flights

Deal could see Dublin flights connecting with Gulf giant’s Asian network

Tourism Ireland campaign targets visitors from down under

Ireland’s Ancient East and Wild Atlantic Way feature on billboards in Australian cities

Piloting African archipelago airline to its next level

Wild Geese: Roy Kinnear, chief executive of Air Seychelles

Etihad Airways plans $500 million fleet expansion

Airline has invested in minority equity stakes in eight carriers from Australia to Italy

Man sues Etihad over claim he hurt back next to obese passenger

James Bassos claims he had to twist his body to avoid contact with man on same flight

Irishman Roy Kinnear appointed to head Air Seychelles

Kinnear joining the airline from Etihad Airways

Etihad to sponsor Gaelic games streaming service GAAGo

Suscription-based service reached an audience of over 600,000 people last year

IAG agrees funding deal for Aer Lingus takeover

Banco Santander to join other banks to provide €1.4bn loan

Etihad Airways to sell stake in Aer Lingus

Air France-KLM and Etihad will share codes on more flights starting this year

Etihad profit rises 52% as passenger numbers grow

Increased revenue from cargo and partner airlines lifts airline

Etihad willing to sell Aer Lingus stake to IAG

Gulf carrier’s chief James Hogan says it is unlikely to remain a backer if group takes control

Qatar Airways takes stake in Aer Lingus bidder IAG

Gulf airline will use 9.99% stake to build closer ties with BA and Iberia

Ethiad Airways timeless new uniforms

Road Warrior: The business of travel

Speedy Etihad, choose your own room, new United Airlines services, dangerous drones

O’Leary expects Ryanair to benefit from struggling carriers

Aer Lingus denies belonging to any group of “ailing” airlines name-checked by O’Leary

Revenues at Etihad Airways soar during third quarter

Abu Dhabi state-owned airline said total revenues for the three-month period totalled $1.8 billion

Etihad to screen Sunday’s hurling final live on flights

Abu-Dhabi-based carrier is to screen the game through its in-flight entertainment system

Etihad Airways first-half revenues up 28 per cent

Unlisted Etihad, which has stakes in Air Berlin and Aer Lingus, earned revenues of $3.2 billion

Etihad to acquire 49% stake in Italian airline

Deal with state-controlled Gulf airline should stabilise loss-making Alitalia

Etihad Airways to acquire 49% of Alitalia airline

A tie-up with cash-rich Etihad is seen as a last chance to turn around Italy’s flagship carrier

Air France hopes for suite success

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