Filed Under (dublin airport) by admin on 29-09-2008
Ten Aer Lingus flights were cancelled between Britain and Ireland on the 25th and 26th of September due to an air traffic control problem in the United Kingdom.
Nine of the flights were scheduled for the 25th and one on the morning of the 26th. Aer Lingus officials say that over 1,300 passengers were affected by the cancellations.
A spokesman for Ryanair was unable to say how many of their customers were affected by the problem.
The fault was pinpointed to Swanwick Control Centre in Hampshire. The problem was resolved after 3 hours. The fault affected planes coming into and leaving Britain.
Long delays occurred on many Dublin Airport routes including Dublin to Heathrow, Dublin to Krakow, Dublin to Amsterdam and Dublin to Majorca Airport.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair both apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Filed Under (dublin airport) by admin on 19-09-2008
Ireland’s Paralympic heroes are due to arrive in Dublin Airport today at 6.20pm. It was a hugely successful Paralympics for the Irish team bagging 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal.
As well as their impressive medal haul, the team were also responsible for 5 world records and 25 personal best. Jason Smyth from Derry won 2 gold medals (100m and 200m)
Veteran Gabriel Shelly won a bronze medal in Boccia to add to the previous gold he won in 2000. Michael Mckillop won Gold in the 800m and 14 year old Darragh McDonald won an incredible silver in swimming
Filed Under (Airlines) by admin on 12-09-2008
Ryanair gave a warm welcome to the United Kingdom Competition Commission’s call for the axing of the DAA monopoly.
Ryanair believes that the 3 competing airports in London result in better airline services for flight passengers, improved facilities, and lead to lower fares.
They have pleaded for the Irish Government to stop the DAA monopoly.
They believe a 25 million passenger terminal could be built for around EUR200m. Ryanair say the current situation could lead to passengers paying twice as much for charges at Dublin Airport over the coming years unless a competing terminal is developed. A competing terminal at Dublin Airport will lead to lower fares and better facilities.
Filed Under (Car Hire) by admin on 08-09-2008
Vacationing can be an experience of a lifetime. If you really want to experience true beauty then you will want to unravel the famous Irish countryside. It is a place of beauty and charm, but you will need a vehicle. Renting a vehicle is great because it gives you freedom and flexibility.
You can search and book online before you go here at dublinairportcarhire.co.uk your car will be ready for pick up at Dublin Airport.
Sometimes it can get very confusing when choosing the type of car you need for the trip.
You have to consider the number people you are travelling with you. If you are on a budget, you can choose the smallest model available. This is perfect for two passengers, it is easy to park and drive in cities. Other car hire types available include Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard, Full-size, Luxury and Premium.
Filed Under (Dublin) by admin on 04-09-2008
An air transportation executive who worked in the country’s health insurance industry was recently given the position as chairman of Aer Lingus.
Colm Barrington is the new chief executive of Babcock and Brown and will take up office in September of this year. He is also the director of the Dublin Airport Authority will be resigning before taking his new position.
A year ago, he was able to do a report on the country’s health insurance industry. He stated that the industry was unstable, unpredictable, and poorly governed. He requested the Government to encourage development in the size and the quality of the health insurance industry
The Board thanked Mr. Sharman, who will be succeeded by Barrington in the position he held and for transforming the company into a publicly renowned one.
Mr. Barrington is an experienced yachtsman, and has represented the country in a number of International yacht races.