British Airways Launches Legal Challenge Against UK’s Quarantine Measures
June 7, 2020 No Responses

British Airways Launches Legal Challenge Against UK’s Quarantine Measures

British Airways has begun legal proceedings over what it calls the British government’s “unlawful” quarantine measures, which include 14-days of self-isolation for international arrivals. BA’s parent company IAG sent a pre-action letter, which is the first stage in a judicial...
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P&O Extends Suspension Of Sailings Until October
June 2, 2020 No Responses

P&O Extends Suspension Of Sailings Until October

P&O Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings until mid-October as it seeks approval for enhanced safety and hygiene measures. The UK’s biggest cruise line had previously cancelled trips up to the end of July. It announced that it has...
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EasyJet To Resume Flights On Half Its Routes By August
June 2, 2020 No Responses

EasyJet To Resume Flights On Half Its Routes By August

EasyJet will resume flights on half its routes by the end of next month. The Luton-based carrier, which has grounded its entire fleet during the coronavirus pandemic, announced its plan to ramp up flights in the coming weeks. Half of...
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Massive Lines Form As Ikea Store Reopens In Belfast
June 1, 2020 No Responses

Massive Lines Form As Ikea Store Reopens In Belfast

Massive queues formed as home furnishings retailer Ikea opened its doors for the first time in months in Belfast. Samantha Fisher and her daughter Atlanta, from Groomsport, near Bangor in Co Down, queued from 8am. They have a bedroom to...
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Prosperity And Stability In The North Threatened By Brexit Uncertainty
June 1, 2020 No Responses

Prosperity And Stability In The North Threatened By Brexit Uncertainty

Uncertainty and lack of time before the end of Brexit transition poses a “potent threat” to prosperity and stability in Northern Ireland, a report has warned. Businesses in Great Britain could decide it is economically unviable to continue operations acros...
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Irish Hoteliers Call For Aid From EU Recovery Fund
May 28, 2020 No Responses

Irish Hoteliers Call For Aid From EU Recovery Fund

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Over 80% Of Ryanair Passengers Still Waiting For Refunds
May 28, 2020 No Responses

Over 80% Of Ryanair Passengers Still Waiting For Refunds

Four out of five Ryanair passengers who requested a refund after their flight was cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic are still waiting for a pay-out, a survey has suggested. Some 84% have not had their money returned and only 5%...
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Mallon Calls On Stormont Leaders To Ask For Brexit Extension
May 27, 2020 No Responses

Mallon Calls On Stormont Leaders To Ask For Brexit Extension

The Stormont executive must ask the UK government to extend the Brexit transition period, a minister has said. Infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon also accused the British government of failing to offer any details on how the Northern Ireland protocol will....
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North Faces ‘Very Severe’ Post-Pandemic Recession Warns Finance Minister
May 26, 2020 No Responses

North Faces ‘Very Severe’ Post-Pandemic Recession Warns Finance Minister

Northern Ireland faces a “very severe” recession following the coronavirus crisis, Stormont’s finance minister has warned. Conor Murphy described the post-pandemic landscape as featuring “major challenges” including the UK’s departure from the EU. ...
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Ryanair Plans To Increase Flights To ‘Key Holiday Airports’ From July 1
May 26, 2020 No Responses

Ryanair Plans To Increase Flights To ‘Key Holiday Airports’ From July 1

Ryanair has confirmed its plan to ramp up flights to 40% of its normal schedule from July 1 after Spain announced it will welcome the return of tourists from the same date. The low-cost airline said it will operate flights...
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