Emerald Airlines operates for Aer Lingus under the Aer Lingus Regional banner. Following the cessation of Stobart Air in 2021 (previously called Aer Arann), the carrier commenced operations in February 2022. The first route was the PSO-operated service from Dublin to Donegal. Emerald has two units, each with separate AOCs: the original Irish airline (which […]
July 6, 2026 | Airlines, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
Everyone knows that Dublin is by far Aer Lingus’ most-served airport. In Q3 2026 (July-September), Cirium schedule data shows that the carrier plans 2.14 million one-way seats. 83% of its capacity will be from the Irish capital. Aer Lingus’ offering from Dublin is at a record level. Available seats have exceeded the prior peak summer […]
June 2, 2026 | Airlines, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
Shannon welcomed 2.3 million passengers in 2025, which was its best year since 2009. Traffic rose by around 10% year-over-year. Compared to before the pandemic in 2019, passenger numbers increased by a considerable 35%. Shannon grew quicker than Cork (+34%) and Dublin (+11%). Shannon is in County Clare on the West Coast of Ireland. It […]
May 7, 2026 | Airlines, Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
Dublin Airport and Tourism Ireland are jointly promoting Ireland at Routes Asia 2026, currently taking place in Xi’an in China. The two are engaging with airlines to develop new routes and strengthen connectivity with Asian markets. The event provides a platform to present a combined aviation and tourism proposition, backed by strong demand, economic resilience […]
April 16, 2026 | Air Service Event News
Cork had a record-breaking 2025. The latest data shows it welcomed 3.46 million passengers, which cemented its position as the Republic of Ireland’s second-busiest airport. It was by far its highest traffic volume to date. Throughput rose decently year-over-year and by over a third compared to before the pandemic in 2019. An additional 870,000 passengers […]
February 3, 2026 | Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
Dublin Airport has experienced one of the strongest summers in its history, both in terms of passenger traffic and operational efficiency. Speaking to Air Service One, Eoin McGloughlin, Vice President of Aviation Business Development at Dublin Airport, described the season as a record-breaking summer with more than 24 million passengers handled during the peak months. […]
November 13, 2025 | Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
When you think of Shannon Airport, one name always seems to come up — Declan Power. After more than four decades at the airport, Declan has become something of a legend in Irish aviation, known for his energy, innovation, and love for connecting people across the world. History in the making Declan began his journey […]
October 6, 2025 | Air Service Event News, Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, North America, Top Story
Cork is the second most populous city in Ireland. Its airport welcomed 3.07 million passengers in 2024, making it the country’s second-busiest airport. It accounted for nearly 8% of the nation’s traffic. It passed the three million milestone for the first time in years. Traffic exceeded 2023’s traffic by about a tenth. This is despite […]
July 24, 2025 | Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
Shannon Airport, located on Ireland’s west coast, has become an efficient gateway for transatlantic travel from Europe to the US. As the most westerly international airport in Europe, it offers a geographic jump-start on the journey across the Atlantic In recent years Shannon has aggressively expanded its US flight offerings with up to 5-daily services […]
July 2, 2025 | Airports, Europe, News & Analysis, North America
Ryanair has announced a fourth based aircraft at Shannon Airport for the upcoming 2025/26 winter season, which begins 26 October, delivering 20% traffic growth and over 1.6 million Ryanair passengers per year. As a result, Ryanair has announced the launch of three new routes from Shannon, including Lapland, Madeira and Madrid, in addition to frequency […]
June 17, 2025 | Airlines, Airports, Europe, News & Analysis
Emerald Airlines primarily operates on a franchisee basis for Aer Lingus Regional. However, it also operates on behalf of British Airways between Glasgow and London LGW, while undertaking charter flights for other organisations, such as BBI Travel between Knock and Groningen (weekly). Emerald’s first commercial flight was in March 2022, replacing the defunct Stobart Air. […]
June 16, 2025 | Airlines, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story
Aer Lingus is the 24th largest airline to serve Europe. According to Cirium schedule information, the Irish flag carrier has 10.98 million two-way seats in S25. While capacity is at a record high, it does not appear to have grown much in the past decade. However, this is only part of the story, as different […]
March 24, 2025 | Airlines, Europe, News & Analysis, Top Story