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CAA Launch Independent Review into August Bank Holiday ATC Disruption
AN independent review into NATS’ technical issue on 28 August has been launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. On Monday 28 August, NATS encountered a technical issue that temporarily affected air traffic control services that saw many hundreds of flights delayed and cancelled. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has appointed Jeff Halliwell to lead the review which will consider the causes, response, how the incident was managed and lessons for the future.
Jeff Halliwell has experience as both a chief executive and non-executive director in roles across business and the public sector. He was previously chair of slot coordinator, Airport Coordination Limited, and the Heathrow Consumer Challenge Board, and recently completed his term as Chair of Transport Focus. Jeff Halliwell will be supported by two-panel members, who will determine the final report findings and make any recommendations. A final report will be provided to the UK Civil Aviation Authority Board and the Secretary of State for Transport before publication.
Rob Bishton, Joint-Interim Chief Executive at the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: “The events of the 28 August bank holiday had a significant impact on many passengers. That’s why we’ve launched this independent review to understand what happened and learn lessons for the future. “We have appointed Jeff Halliwell, who will be supported by two further panel members, to bring a range of expertise to help determine and consider any recommendations to benefit both consumers and the wider aviation industry.” Jeff Halliwell, Chair of the independent reviewpanel,
stated, “This event had a
significant impact on many passengers, businesses and the aviation industry and it is clear lessons need to be learnt.” “I am looking forward to working with industry and passengers to tackle this review to understand how the incident occurred, how it was managed and identify any recommendations.” The UK Civil Aviation Authority has set out the terms of reference of the review and these have been published in full on the UK Civil Aviation Authority website.
November/December 2023
Dublin Airport Set for Busy Winter as Schedule Released
DUBLIN Airport has announced details of its fli ght schedule for the winter season, which will commence from the start of November until the end of March 2024.
This winter will see Dublin Airport serve 130 destinations worldwide with 44 airline partners as it continues to strengthen its global reach. The schedule, published in a convenient new Opens in new windowdigital flip book format, includes more than 1,140 flights each week to more than 100 European cities.
Passengers will be able to fly coast-to-coast direct from Dublin Airport to the USA with over 150 flights each week to destinations
Ever wish you could just soar
above all the traffic? Well, now you can!
In Turkey, that is… Uber has announced the introduction of hot air balloons an an option for travel in Turkey. The ride-hailing service company has already introduced the use of helicopters in America and has also made moves in the food delivery and car rental sector. The new service will be available in the UNESCO World Heritage Göreme National Park, in Cappadocia- world-renowned for its sunrise hot air balloon trips.
Aer Lingus Extends Season for Transatlantic Routes from Dublin Due to Demand
AER Lingus has extended the flying seasons on two of its most popular transatlantic routes. The extra flights from Manchester to Barbados, and Dublin to Hartford, Connecticut come in response to increased customer demand. Following the successful relaunch of
Aer Lingus’ popular Connecticut service in March, Aer Lingus has also extended it’s direct flights between Dublin and Hartford into the winter season, giving customers the opportunity to experience New England during the festive period. Customers will now be able to enjoy
three direct flights per week between 29 October 2023 and 5 January 2024 – instead of the previous end date of 28 October 2023. Hartford flights will then restart earlier
than planned on 13 March 2024, with the airline operating a three-times weekly schedule until 30 March, when daily flights will resume until 26 October 2024. Thanks to the convenience of US Customs and Immigration pre-clearance at Dublin, customers can speed up their journey, and arrive in the US as a domestic passenger. Customers in the North of England cannow also enjoy Aer Lingus’ convenient three times weekly service to the sandy beaches of the Caribbean for an extra month. Direct flights from the airline’s Manchester base have been extended from April to 31 May 2024, giving customers
the chance to bathe
Barbadian sunshine this Spring. Visit
www.aerlingus.com
in Huge Boost for Local Heroes
TEN of Northern Ireland’s unsung heroes were cheered on by over 120 people at a special event held by Boost Drinks in their honour and to celebrate the drinks company’s 20th birthday. The ten men and women from all over Northern Ireland were clearly overwhelmed to receive their well-deserved award, explained Francine Matthews,
Brand
Manager, Boost Drinks. “Boost Drinks 2023 Always in Your Corner campaign put the people of Northern Ireland right at the heart of it. This year we have given amateur singers a leg up, we have helped local charities, given students a boost and kept the whole country going with our Iced Coffee, Energy and Sports ranges. “The five local people and five retailers that we honoured are perfect examples of unsung heroes who are quietly doing what comes naturally to them. They expected nothing in return, so it was a complete pleasure to give them a night dedicated to their selfless achievements. This was their time to shine, and we really hope they felt the love.”
such as, Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York, Orlando, San Francisco and Washington DC.
Details of all of the destinations and the frequency of flights served by airline partners can be found in Dublin Airport’s easy-to-read guide, which also contains a range of helpful information such as a list of handy travel tips and passenger safety information.
London continues to be the most served city destination from Dublin. This winter will see 317 London bound flights alone departing Dublin Airport each week. More than 24 million passengers have travelled through Dublin Airport in the first nine months of 2023.
TUI Launches Kenya As Latest Long-Haul Destination
KENYA is the latest long-haul destination to join the leading global travel and leisure company’s growing list of destinations, making it the 15th long-haul available. Now on sale for Winter 2023 and Summer 2024, there are daily indirect flights with British Airways and Kenyan Airways from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester Airport operating to Mombasa from the 1st of November 2023, with 16 hotels on the Kenyan Coast on offer. TUI UK &I Head of Product Jill Thompson said: “Kenya is such a unique destination, offering customers the chance to visit untouched beaches and come face to face with black rhinos and red elephants on adventurous safari excursions. “The country is home to more than 20 n tional parks and boasts amazing landscapes like the Great Rift Valley and the Mount Kenya mountain range. It’s also home to Diani Beach, where white sands are skewered with palm trees. “TUI is really excited to be operating to Kenya from November this year, as we know Kenya is a true bucket list destination and we have tours and multi-centre options planned for the future.”
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