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over 100 destinations across the Americas.”, said Martina Coogan, Head of Corporate Sales U.K. and Ireland, United Airlines.


“With such an important relationship between Ireland the United States, this route demonstrates the importance of bringing families and businesses together across the Atlantic.”


“I am delighted to congratulate United Airlines on reaching the 25th anniversary of operating non-stop flights between Dublin Airport and New York/Newark,” said Kenny


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Jacobs, CEO of daa. “We are proud to have been a part of United’s journey since 1998, and we value our strong partnership. Over the years, we have witnessed United’s route network expand, with the addition of routes to Washington and Chicago. We remain committed to working closely with United Airlines to further enhance passenger numbers and ensure continued success. “


Stena Line Expand Service From Rosslare to Cherbourg


STENA Line expanded its service from Rosslare to Cherbourg with the inaugural voyage


of Stena Vision, making the


Swedish-owned ferry company the operator with the most frequent Irish crossings to continental Europe.


Providing unrivalled comfort and choice for passengers, Stena Vision, which has gone into operation alongside Stena Horizon, increases frequency on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route to six departure days and 12 sailings per week as well as significantly bolstering capacity. Passengers were welcomed onboard with a complimentary glass of prosecco, while there were special gifts for the first freight and leisure guests. With Stena Vision also boasting 42 pet friendly cabins there was also a special presentation to the first pet traveller.


Air Canada Resumes Non- Stop Services from Dublin to Two Canadian Destinations


AIR Canada has resumed its non-stop seasonal services between Dublin and Vancouver, operating up to four-times weekly during the summer peak until 30 September 2023, and from Dublin to Montreal, operating up to three-times weekly during the summer peak until 29 September 2023. The summer service returns to build on Air Canada’s existing year-round non-stop service between Dublin and Toronto. Air Canada flights from Dublin


to Vancouver and Montreal will be operated with the airline’s most modern aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner,


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THE USA has upped its cockpit security for all new planes. From 2025, all new planes must be built with a secondary cockpit barrier. The FAA said it is a necessary extra


precaution


safety. The


second


for cockpit barrier


would act as additional protection during vulnerable time such as when one pilot takes a bathroom break slowing such an attack long enough so that an open flightdeck door can be closed and locked before an attacker


could the flightdeck. 255 reach Ryanair Bans Booze on Ibiza Flights


DUTY free alcohol is now banned from Ibiza flights out of UK airports. The airline says it imposed the rule due to several ‘anti- social incidents.’


Any passengers attempting to smuggle alcohol into the cabin could be removed from the flight without refund.


accommodating 298 passengers as well as Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, accommodating


passengers, with


a choice of three classes of service: Air Canada Signature Class, which features lie-flat seating, Premium Economy and Economy. All flights are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada’s extensive North American network. “We are pleased with the return of our summer seasonal services from Dublin to Vancouver and Montreal for 2023,” said Bláithín O’Donnell, Air Canada Country Sales Manager Ireland. “Our customers in Ireland will benefit from even greater travel choice, a direct link from Dublin to all three of our hubs in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto during the summer season, as well as convenient onward travel options to destinations across the Americas. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board.”


Dublin Airport Launches Advice Guide for Older Passengers


DUBLIN Airport has published a new guide packed with handy tips for older passengers, which aims to take the stress out of travelling through the airport at this very busy time of the year. The new easy-to-read guide, which has been developed by Dublin Airport operator daa in association with Age Action, aims to help reduce anxiety for older passengers by providing useful practical information to prepare and guide them through their airport journey. The guide highlights the key steps that older people need to consider while making their way through the airport, with helpful details regarding what to expect at each stage of their journey, and advice on how to prepare in advance of travelling. The guide is free to download from the Dublin Airport website.


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