Tourism agencies criticise ‘really regrettable’ pilots’ industrial action
Aer Lingus agreement with pilots will ‘definitely give a boost to the market’, says chief executive of the Irish Travel Agents Association
Irish Travel Agents Association
Aer Lingus passengers in limbo as union considers Labour Court deal
Airline may be forced to cancel more flights as it awaits outcome of Ialpa ballot on 17.75 per cent pay offer
Bookings with Aer Lingus have flatlined since pilot vote, say travel agents
Industrial action causing ‘huge stress’ among holidaymakers and within tourism industry
Aer Lingus passengers in line for up to €600 compensation if flights are cancelled or delayed
Compensation applies if fewer than 14 days notice of changes to travel plans are given to customers
Majority of Irish holidaymakers in Morocco are away from earthquake site
Travel agents express ‘deepest sympathies’ to colleagues and agents who lost family in disaster
Return of the travel agents: The package holiday is making a comeback
All-inclusive trips booked by travel agents are rising in popularity as holidaymakers seek security
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CSO data shows domestic tourism recovery while foreign and business travel lagged due to Omicron
Domestic holidaymakers spent €292 million in the first three months of 2022
Dublin Airport security could be opened on 24-hour basis under emergency plan
Airport delays likely to get worse leading up to Easter, travel agents say
No time limits on certs for Covid booster vaccine under new EU travel rules
Government says anyone who has not received the digital Covid cert for their booster jab should apply for it online
Conor Pope: Holiday bookings ‘through the roof’ but prices not at ‘silly level’
‘Phenomenal’ demand since restrictions eased and prices will peak in summer
Travel agents experiencing increase in bookings since Covid-19 restrictions eased
‘We are looking at a healthy summer season, it’s the first time I’ve been positive in two years’
Delay in Covid testing system for overseas travellers ‘maddening’ – travel group
New system due to come into effect on Friday but is now due to be in place from Sunday
Covid-19 testing regime ‘lesser of two evils’, travel agents say
New requirement for antigen or PCR test result could add €200 to cost of family holiday
25 Black Friday travel deals at home and abroad
Conor Pope: Many Irish hotels and tour operators are offering discounts into next year
Personal injury claims are ‘scourge of the travel industry’, group says
Some travel agents paying over €400,000 per year in insurance, ITAA says
Reopening of US for fully-vaccinated is ‘shot in the arm’ for travel industry
‘It’s great news for all sorts of reasons’, says Pat Dawson of Irish Travel Agents Association
Irish travel industry poised for take-off as pandemic restrictions ease
Consumer confidence is returning as vaccination figures rise, industry figures say
Cost of foreign holidays set to rise due to pent-up demand
Prices to increase next spring as tentative recovery in bookings expected
Closure of Cork Airport for runway works will ‘extend the pandemic’ – ITAA
Management defends decision to close just as tourism sector was starting to improve
Irish holidaymakers in quarantine in Malta, as country does not accept HSE vaccine card
Department of Foreign Affairs liaising with Maltese authorities over Irish tourists
Irish travel industry confident about July 19th digital travel cert
Certificate should prevent people becoming stranded abroad, says Paul Hackett
Young people should not be stigmatised for travelling abroad – students’ union
EU digital Covid certificate scheme allows for free travel within the European Union from July 19th
Increased flight, overseas accommodation demand may outstrip supply
Moves to allow international travel from July broadly welcomed within industry
Digital green certificates offer solace to travel industry
Varadkar certain Republic’s system will function by end of July despite lack of clarity
EU digital travel passes may be in place by end of July – Varadkar
Certificate allows travel to those vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from virus
Government warned delay introducing digital pass would leave State trailing
Vetoing initiative or opting out are not options for State, travel agents’ body warns
Q&A: What’s happened to Joe Walsh Tours, and how do I get my money back?
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Travel agents disappointed by temporary Cork runway closure
Business leaders however say closing facility when passenger numbers are low makes sense
Passport applications backlog will overwhelm system, travel agents warn
Industry body seeks re-opening of service to aid recovery
Tourism and travel have the same question: What’s the plan for reopening?
Government in danger of losing support from hoteliers, travel agents and airlines
More than 400,000 summer holiday bookings may be in jeopardy
‘Doom, doom and more doom’: Irish travel agents despondent over latest Covid-19 restrictions
Tour operator: ‘This year has been a complete wipe out’
CSO figures shows overseas travel was down almost 75 per cent in September
Airlines failing to help consumers deal with ‘mess created by Covid’
Pricewatch: Readers charged for flight changes and refused refunds despite rules
Airlines operated ‘ghost flights’ to avoid refunds, hearing told
Airlines still owe €25 million to Irish consumers in flight cancellations
Knock latest airport to weigh introducing pre-flight Covid-19 tests
Travel agents back moves as DAA in talks about testing facilities in Cork and Dublin airports
'There is no way I would go' - Irishman in Malta cancels trip home as two weddings put off
Irish Travel Agents Association says there is little demand for international travel
Is foreign travel during a pandemic antisocial behaviour?
Government criticised for mixed messaging amid heightened risk of second wave
Publication of travel ‘green list’ delayed as tensions grow within coalition
Parties divided over publication of list of countries while advising public not to travel
Government criticised for mixed messages on overseas travel
Authorities unlikely to tell airlines to cancel flights or ban foreign travel
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Thousands of families risk losing money over lack of clarity on flights, travel agents say
Industry chief says those who booked holidays from July onwards face losses
Irish travel agents call for 'clear guidelines' as airlines launch summer schedules
Tourists must follow government advice on travel, not airline offers, says industry body
‘Big avalanche’ of people rebooking holidays for 2021, say travel agents
Travel agents are ‘the worst off’ industry due to Covid-19, says association head
Credit notes to customers who have to cancel their holidays will be Government backed
Customers will receive credit note to the value of their holiday if refund is not possible
Holidays, flights, vouchers and refunds: Your questions answered
Will you get money back for holidays cancelled because of coronavirus? Should you accept a voucher? What if companies go bust?
Travel agents ask to be allowed give credit notes for cancelled holidays
The Irish Travel Agents Association said airlines are not refunding flights to members
Restarting Ireland: When and how will we ‘get back to normal’?
Optimists say July. Others September. We will return – gradually – to a much changed world
Passengers and agents allege Aer Lingus is breaking law on refunds
Airline denies claims while flying near-empty planes to US despite restrictions on arrivals
Coronavirus: EU ministers to discuss next steps as Donohoe promises support
Minister for Finance says Government will do all it can to ensure economy bounces back
Just how bad will coronavirus be for Irish business?
Smart Money: Increased Government response is sure to speed up decline in activity
Coronavirus: Everything you need to know about Covid-19
How dangerous is it? If you get it how will you know? And do you have the right travel insurance?
Coronavirus: Irish holding back on holiday plans
Travel agents seeing slowdown in bookings as new case of Covid-19 surfaces in Tenerife
Sandstorm disrupts Irish flights to the Canary Islands
Airports start to reopen in Monday after significant numbers of flights were cancelled
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