Suspected drone passes within 20 metres of Aer Lingus aircraft approaching Dublin
An Aer Lingus pilot reported a suspected drone passing approximately 20 metres from his aircraft during its descent towards Dublin Airport on Saturday evening.
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Aer Lingus deploys Airbus A330 widebody to Brussels
Brussels Airport welcomed an unusual Aer Lingus widebody on Wednesday, 9 September, when the Irish carrier deployed an Airbus A330-300 on its morning service...
Smoking power bank forces SWISS flight from Zurich to Boston to divert to Dublin
A SWISS Airbus A330-300 operating from Zurich to Boston was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Dublin after smoke was detected on board,...
Fatigued Aer Lingus pilot linked to unstable approach at Dublin Airport
An investigation has found that an Aer Lingus pilot who admitted he "may have been tired" lost situational awareness during an unstable approach into...
Irish government moves to abolish Dublin Airport passenger cap
The Irish Government has taken a major step towards removing the long-contested 32 million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport, approving legislation that would...
Ryanair awarded €15,000 damages over passenger misconduct that forced diversion
Ryanair has secured a court judgment for more than €15,000 plus legal costs against an Irish passenger whose alleged disruptive behaviour forced a Dublin–Lanzarote...
Aer Lingus expands summer network with new European routes and transatlantic growth
Aer Lingus is ramping up its summer 2026 operations with the launch of three new European routes and the return of several seasonal destinations,...
Aer Lingus launches new Dublin – Raleigh-Durham route
Aer Lingus has inaugurated a new direct service between Dublin and Raleigh-Durham International Airport, operating up to five times weekly using Airbus A321XLR aircraft.
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European Commission rejects proposed night flight cap at Dublin Airport
The European Commission has ruled that proposed night-time operating restrictions at Dublin Airport do not comply with EU law.
In July 2025, An Coimisiún Pleanála...
Aer Lingus launches new direct Dublin–Barbados service on Airbus A321XLR
Aer Lingus will begin a new direct route between Dublin (DUB) and Bridgetown (BGI) on 31 March 2026, operating three times weekly (Tuesdays, Fridays,...
Loganair adds four Jersey routes including Paris CDG
Loganair is expanding its footprint in the Channel Islands with the launch of four new direct services from Jersey to Norwich, East Midlands, Dublin...
Delta Orlando–Amsterdam flight diverts to Dublin after mid-Atlantic medical emergency
Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900, tail number N412DX, operating flight DL90 from Orlando International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, diverted to Dublin Airport on 14...
Heavyweight landing: Delta flight diverts to Dublin for medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight travelling from New York JFK to Tel Aviv on 2 February was forced to make an unscheduled emergency landing...
Ryanair lawfully denied boarding to passenger who missed check-in deadline by 2 minutes, court rules
An Irish-linked EU executive has failed in a legal challenge against Ryanair after being denied boarding at Brussels Airport for arriving two minutes after...
Aer Lingus A321XLR grounded after severe hard landing in Dublin
An Aer Lingus Airbus A321XLR registered EI-XLT has been grounded at Dublin Airport after a hard landing during strong winds on arrival from London...
Ryanair Faro–Dublin flight diverts to Cork after disruptive passenger removed
Ryanair flight FR7031 operating from Faro to Dublin (Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 reg. EI-HGN) was forced to divert to Cork Airport on Monday afternoon...
Aer Lingus expands network with new Pittsburgh route and five European destinations for Summer 2026
Aer Lingus has announced a significant network expansion for summer 2026, launching six new routes that strengthen both its European short-haul offering and transatlantic...
Aer Lingus to launch first-ever Norway service with new Dublin–Oslo route
Aer Lingus is expanding into Scandinavia for the first time, announcing a new direct service between Dublin and Oslo beginning 1 May 2026. The...
Four military-grade drones breach no-fly zone ahead of Zelensky’s arrival in Dublin
Irish security services are investigating a serious drone incident after four unidentified military-style UAVs breached a no-fly zone near Dublin Airport just moments after...
After cyberattack on major European airports: UK arrest made, delays continue
European airports are still working to restore normal operations after a ransomware cyberattack on Collins Aerospace systems last week disrupted check-in and boarding processes...