(IN SHORT) Ryanair is adding 35 cabin crew roles at its Shannon base to meet increased passenger demand. Recruitment events are scheduled for 15 July in Shannon and 16 July in Limerick, featuring company presentations, full assessments, and Q&A with current crew. Successful candidates will receive a €2,000 signing bonus, competitive pay, travel discounts, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air is launching “My Journey,” a new mobile app feature that centralizes flight tracking, disruption assistance and alternative-travel options. As summer 2025 air traffic in Europe outpaces 2024 by 5% and pre-Covid volumes, the app consolidates status updates (check-in, gate, boarding), eligibility for meal vouchers, hotels or compensation, and the ability to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) easyJet has stationed a new Airbus A320neo—the 19th at Bristol Airport—supporting 400 jobs and adding £27 million in GVA. The quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft helps the airline operate 83 routes from Bristol, including new twice-weekly services to Almeria (from 24 June) and Palermo (from 26 June). Winter routes to Munich, Vienna, Zurich, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) This summer at the Chicago Cultural Center, two free exhibitions—Fabiola Jean-Louis’s Waters of the Abyss (June 19–September 21, 2025) and Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures (now–July 27, 2025)—highlight the work of two visionary Black artists. Jean-Louis’s installation of portal-like sculptures and gold-leafed relics probes ancestral memory and liberation, while Cummings’s retrospective features… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives has appointed Bollywood star and entrepreneur Katrina Kaif as its Global Brand Ambassador to bolster the new Summer Sale Campaign. The initiative, offering exclusive deals on luxury resorts, boutique guesthouses, and family accommodations across major markets like the UK, Russia & CIS, DACH, Italy, Poland, Spain, and India, aims to highlight… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) This summer, MSC Cruises is enhancing family entertainment with new activities designed to engage guests of all ages. From LEGO® Family Game Shows and parades to MSC ORIGINALS and Guinness World Records® events, the updated entertainment programme promises to create lasting memories for families at sea. New offerings include interactive game shows, immersive… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum is excited to partner with Gigi Rigolatto, launching a unique pop-up restaurant and boutique this summer. Known for its elegant culinary experiences in cities like Paris, Saint-Tropez, and Dubai, Gigi will bring refined gastronomy, chic ambiance, and unforgettable summer moments to Bodrum. Set against the stunning Aegean coastline, Gigi’s pop-up… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport is preparing for the launch of its new Escape Lounge, set to open in summer 2025. Located on the first floor of the departure lounge, the lounge will offer 140 additional seats and expansive views of the airport’s Eastern apron. The space will feature designated zones for dining, working, and relaxing,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of voco Antalya Konyaaltı – the first voco hotel in Türkiye – as part of voco’s global vision to operate 200 properties by 2028. In collaboration with Pınarlar Kurumsal Hizmetler Turizm A.S, the hotel is expected to open in summer 2025, boosting IHG’s footprint in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SunExpress has introduced a new direct flight route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Antalya, scheduled to operate three times a week during Summer 2025 using Boeing 737 aircraft. Return fares are competitively priced starting at £189.99, providing an affordable option for travelers to experience the Turkish Riviera. Paul Winfield from LJLA highlighted… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air Canada has introduced a new four-times-weekly, year-round direct service from Vancouver to Manila, marking its 12th destination in the Asia-Pacific region and further solidifying its position as the leading North American airline with the most non-stop flights to Southeast Asia. Celebrations at Vancouver’s YVR Pacific hub highlighted the launch, with strong support… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SAS is launching its most extensive summer 2025 traffic program yet, expanding its network to 278 routes and increasing capacity to 23 million seats—an increase of 2.2 million seats from last year. The new schedule, primarily departing from Copenhagen, adds key destinations such as Madrid, Budapest, Krakow, Lyon, Wroclaw, and Nuuk, and introduces… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has announced new direct flights between Guernsey, Jersey, and Newcastle, starting May 3, 2025, and running through the summer season. With up to three weekly flights, the routes eliminate the need for lengthy road or rail travel to Newcastle and offer convenient, seamless access. The service, which extends through November to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have introduced Leros, a new Greek island destination for Summer 2025, departing from Bristol Airport. This new offering reflects growing demand for Greek holidays and provides customers with additional options for a relaxing summer escape. Leros is renowned for its beaches, peaceful atmosphere, and cultural heritage, with flights and included… Read the full news article
British Airways adds Rimini and Salerno to its route network, alongside an additional service to Olbia, Sardinia from London City The additions bring the number of Italian destinations served by the flag carrier to 19, more than any other European country (IN SHORT) British Airways is expanding its Italian network for summer 2025 with new… Read the full news article
New services between Montreal and Naples, Italy, Montreal and Porto, Portugal Return of Toronto-Prague, Toronto-Port of Spain and Ottawa-London flights New Montreal-Cincinnati and Vancouver-Nashville services, and the resumption of Toronto-Jacksonville, Over 100,000 weekly seats to 30 destinations across Europe and North Africa in the peak of Summer 2025 (IN SHORT) Air Canada is expanding its Summer 2025 offerings with new routes to Naples, Porto, Cincinnati, and Nashville, along with returning services to Prague, Port of… Read the full news article
Leaders welcome announcement of record capacity coming in 2025 (IN SHORT) British Airways has announced an expansion of its service between Washington Dulles International Airport and London Heathrow. Starting March 30, 2025, the airline will increase its flights from 14 to 21 per week, offering three daily flights for the spring and summer seasons. This… Read the full news article