Ed Leahy reports from the slopes

View the original article: http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2012/0914/337618-mayrhofen/ Mayrhofen Back to the slopes and back to school. Eighty eager skiers standing sideways awaiting the instructor’s signal to perform. Time for no more than four or five turns before your fate is decided. Off I went. The turns big, safety being the key word and I arrived at the…

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The total flights in Irish airspace in August have increased by 1.40%

The total flights in Irish airspace in August have increased by 1.40%, when compared to August 2011. There was an average of 1,590 daily flights during August 2012, with the busiest day being 4th August with 1,729 flights in Irish airspace.     There was an increase of 2.90% in Ireland’s en-route traffic movements (flights that pass through…

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Tom Sweeney wins gold

Date: 27th August 2012 Tom Sweeney, award-winning travel writer, has been named the gold medal winner in the Top 10 European Travel Blogs as chosen by MyTravelMoney.co.uk.  Read all about it here: http://www.mytravelmoney.co.uk/articles/top-10-europe-travel-blogs/#.UDdJ4MGPXHR….

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Travel Trade Fun Day itinerary released

The Irish Travel Trade Charity Family Fun Day is on 1st September and takes place in the ALSAA club, Dublin. For more information see www.travelfunday.ie. Please see the day’s itinerary below: Adult Activities 12.30pm – Fun Run/Walk warm up with Celebrity Guest. 1pm – 5km Fun Run/Walk will be the first event of the day….

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IAA increases profit despite difficult operating conditions

30 April 2012: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has reported a successful financial performance in 2011 with increased traffic, turnover and operating profit, despite the current economic downturn and the uncertain economic situation in Europe. Operating profit increased to €17.9 million up from €14.9 million in 2010. Turnover for 2011 was €179 million (up from…

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Three more destinations for Turkish Airlines

30th April 2012, IstanbulTurkish Airlines starts its operations to the festival city, Edinburgh, capital of Scotland… Three more destinations for Turkish Airlines… With existing services to London, Manchester and Birmingham, Turkish Airlines now adds flights to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Istanbul-Edinburgh flights are scheduled to begin  on July 16th, 2012 with introductory fares…

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Delta to Resume Summer Service from Shannon to New York

SHANNON, 25 April 2012 – Last year Delta Air Lines transported more than 750,000 passengers between the United States and Shannon, supporting the 8% increase in tourist numbers seen from North America in 2011*.  The airline continues its commitment to the Irish market with the resumption of daily nonstop service between Shannon and New York-JFK…

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Delta to Resume Summer Service from Shannon to New York

SHANNON, 22 November, 2011 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today announced the resumption of nonstop seasonal service between Shannon Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy airport on 1 May 2012. Flights will operate daily throughout the summer, in cooperation with joint venture partner Air France KLM. Customers departing from Shannon will be able to…

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Aer Lingus Group plc Traffic Statistics – October 2011

Dublin & London, 7 November 2011: Aer Lingus Group plc (“Aer Lingus”), today announced traffic statistics for the month of October 2011. Total booked passenger numbers, including Aer Lingus Regional operations, increased by 1.6% in October which represents a continuation of the positive trend in Aer Lingus’ recent results. Aer Lingus’ booked load factor in…

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