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Air Canada Confirms Year Round Service of Popular UK-Canada Route


AIR Canada has announced its London Heathrow to Ottawa non-stop flights will continue for Winter 2025-26, ensuring year- round connectivity between the United Kingdom’s largest airport and Canada’s capital city. “Air Canada continues to solidify its leadership serving our country’s capital and we are excited to keep Ottawa connected to one of the world’s most important global gateways all year long. We can’t wait to welcome you onboard our flights this winter and beyond,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo, at Air Canada.


“In today’s global landscape, strong connections between Canada’s Capital Region and strategic markets like the United Kingdom are more vital than ever. Air Canada’s decision to extend its Heathrow – Ottawa service through the winter is great news – it reflects the airline’s confidence in our region, its deep commitment to Ottawa-Gatineau, and its role as a leading international carrier” said Susan Margles, President and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority. “This move is a win for travellers, businesses, and our entire community.” “Air Canada’s expanded network is


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Ryanair Announces Exciting New Route Out of Dublin for Winter


more than new destinations – it’s about strengthening Canada’s connections to the world. Most Canadian air cargo travels in the belly of passenger planes, which means every new route also opens a new trade corridor for Canadian goods. The extension of the London – Ottawa service will give Canadian businesses faster and more reliable access to the UK and Europe, supporting our exporters, driving investment, and creating good jobs here at home. Stronger connectivity in the skies means stronger growth on the ground – and ensures Canada remains a leader in the global economy,” stated The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade. In addition to its London Heathrow


route, Air Canada will operate over 450 weekly flights to and from Ottawa this winter across a range of regional, domestic, international and transborder flights.


UNDER new EU border control rules,


New Rules For EuroStar Passengers Comes into Force British


holidaymakers travelling on the Eurostar must be able to answer four questions about their trip.


Passengers boarding the Eurostar at London St Pancras will be subject to


the new checks as part of the new Entry/Exit System (ESS).


British holidaymakers


will be asked if they have booked an overnight stay, a return ticket, if they have medical or travel insurance and whether they have enough money to cover


Dublin Airport Wins Planning Approval for New Extension


2025 RYANAIR has unveiled its Dublin Winter 2025 schedule with 96 routes, including one exciting new route to Rabat (Morocco’s winter sun capital), as well as extra frequencies on 28 other routes, like Birmingham, Budapest,


Krakow, Milan, and


Valencia. To support this growth, Ryanair will base another B737 “Gamechanger” aircraft at Dublin, bringing its total Dublin-based fleet to 35. Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary


FINGAL County Council has approval plans by Dublin airport operator, daa to expand the existing Pier 1 West building by adding a second story to the western end.


their trip. Any passenger answering


no will be unable to use e-ticket gates and instead must speak to speak to a French border control officer. Travellers answering yes


will be able to use eletronic gates as usual.


Europe’s Largest Hostel Group enter London with Acquisition


of Hilton Property EUROPE’S largest independently owned hostel chain,


a&o Hostels, by has


announced the landmark acquisition of the former DoubleTree


Hilton,


Docklands Riverside, marking the opening of its first London property and their third in the UK. The new a&o London Docklands Riverside will operate as a hotel,


demonstrating the


hostel groups expansion in the hospitality industry. The new venue will officially


open under the a&o flag in November, with bookings already available through a&o’s official channels. The former 17th century dockland building is located directly opposite Canary Wharf on the banks of the Thames in the Southwark


district. The building has its own pier, and a&o Hostels will provide free access for guests to an electric river cab service to and from Canary Wharf, offering easy access to Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and beyond. a&o London Docklands Riverside is also less than a mile walk from Canary Wharf London Underground which offers great connectivity via the Elizabeth Line. With 500 rooms and


2,100 beds, the new a&o London Docklands Riverside will also receive a gradual refurbishment with an investment of £21 million (approx. €25 million) while remaining open for guests throughout the process. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.


The expansion is aimed at dealing with overcrowding and the Council agreed that the proposal for additional dwell space for passengers is not foreseen to have a negative impact on the public amenity of the area. The newly approved development will include two new boarding gates that aim to reduce bottlenecks and improve on-time departures. The extension will also provide additional seating, new food and beverage outlets, and upgraded toilet


easyJet Holidays Launches New Luxury Package Offering


EASYJET Holidays has announced the launch of its new Luxury Collection. The tour operator has curated each package within the new collection. The portfolio features some of the most prestigious names in luxury hospitality, including the Fairmont and Four Seasons. easyJet holidays has confirmed


all guests will benefit from world renowned five-star hotels with a minimum 4.5 rating on Google and Tripadvisor,


26kg luggage


allowance and a dedicated bag drop, fast-track security, speedy boarding and pre-selected seating, premium private transfers from airport to hotel to enable more time spent on holiday, dedicated staff on hand to anticipate guests’ needs before they arise and access to elevated extras, from Michelin-star dining to world- class hospitality. Garry Wilson, easyJet Holidays’


said: “Ryanair has added one new aircraft and 9% traffic growth at Dublin Airport for 2025 – the first Winter that Ryanair has been able to grow Dublin traffic since the IAA cap in 2024. While this is good news for Irish passengers, tourism, and jobs, we and other airlines need this cap to be urgently abolished if we are to continue to invest in and grow Dublin traffic.”


facilities.


And while this is great news for Dublin Airport and the 33.3 million passengers who use the airport each year (2024 airport passenger figures), the planning permission is subject to eight conditions. “This approval represents a significant step in our ongoing commitment to enhancing Ireland’s strategic national infrastructure”


Director of Communications, Cullinane.


“daa remains


said daa’s Deputy Kevin on


focused


delivering facilities that support national connectivity and delivering long-term value for our passengers and stakeholders,” he added.


Chief Executive Officer, said: “The launch of our Luxury Collection reflects our ambition to redefine premium travel. Each hotel has been carefully hand-selected to provide an exceptional, effortless experience


that This exceeds new the


expectations of the most discerning travellers.


collection


allows us to reach new audiences, strengthening our position as a leader in both value and luxury travel


– all while maintaining


our unwavering commitment to outstanding service and unforgettable travel experiences.”


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