Aer Lingus scraps driver-licence travel option – Irish and UK passengers will need passports from 25 February
Aer Lingus to Require Passports on Ireland-Great Britain Flights from 25 February
Storm Hernando Forces Cancellation of 14 Transatlantic Flights Between Ireland and the US
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UK Facial-Recognition Pilot at Holyhead Will Scan Thousands of Irish Travellers This Week
A Home Office trial starting this week will deploy live facial-recognition cameras on arriving ferry passengers at Holyhead, a key entry point for Irish travellers. While the UK insists the pilot targets immigration offenders, Irish privacy experts fear normalisation of surveillance within the Common Travel Area and advise travellers to be aware that their biometric data could be captured without explicit consent.
UK Allows Irish-British Dual Nationals to Travel on Expired UK Passports—at Carriers’ Discretion
From 25 February 2026 British-Irish dual nationals may be able to board flights to the UK using an expired British passport plus a valid second passport, but only if the airline agrees. The discretionary measure offers short-term relief amid passport-renewal backlogs but creates uncertainty, prompting calls for a formal grace period and clearer carrier guidance.
Italian Nationwide Air-Transport Strike on 26 February Could Disrupt Irish Business Trips
An Italian national air-transport strike set for 26 February may ground flights between Ireland and multiple Italian cities. Irish companies with staff attending Milan Fashion Week or pharma events should rebook now or prepare for virtual participation, as EU261 entitlements cover refunds but not compensation for strike-related cancellations.