Shannon Airport in Ireland experienced a remarkable surge in growth in 2023, welcoming 1.958 million passengers, marking a 29% increase from the previous year and achieving the highest passenger numbers since 2009.
Shannon Airport in Ireland experienced a remarkable surge in growth in 2023, welcoming 1.958 million passengers, marking a 29% increase from the previous year and achieving the highest passenger numbers since 2009.
Collaborations with travel agencies and other B2B sales channels now represent 33% of the company’s total sales volume since opening up the sales channel in 2018.
Airport Handling, a subsidiary of global air and travel services provider dnata, has been granted a seven-year ground handling license by Aeroporti di Roma to operate at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). The company plans to commence operations in the second quarter of 2024 and will provide ramp and passenger services to airlines in Rome.
Swissport International AG has appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as its Global Head of Operations, effective from January 1, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in various senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors, Dobbelsteijn will be responsible for aligning Swissport’s operational priorities with its strategic goals, focusing on safety, reliability, customer-centricity, and operational excellence.
Boeing have issued the following statement:
“Safety is our top priority and we deeply regret the impact this event has had on our customers and their passengers. We agree with and fully support the FAA’s decision to require immediate inspections of 737-9 airplanes with the same configuration as the affected airplane. In addition, a Boeing technical team is supporting the NTSB’s investigation into the recent event. We will remain in close contact with our regulator and customers.”
The time has come to put your stamp on 2024 as the UK’s largest online travel agent, loveholidays, launches its end of year sale, offering up to 25% off selected hotels.
The rise of solo holidays, tech-savvy travellers and a future as nomadic workers – Saga’s 2024 travel trends research shows over-50s shouldn’t be under-estimated.
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that the global Travel & Tourism sector is delivering soaring employment opportunities to women and young people around the world.
Belfast City Airport has been honored with the Airport Operators Association (AOA) Airport Health and Safety Week Award (Medium Size Airport) in recognition of its dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and passenger experience.
The world’s first Zootopia-themed land officially opened in Shanghai Disneyland today, marking another momentous milestone for Shanghai Disney Resort. With the grand opening, the new land welcomed its first official guests from around the world, fully immersing them in the colorful and vibrant mammalian metropolis based on the popular Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia.