UK ETA enforcement begins: Irish carriers start 'no permission, no boarding' era
Parliamentary statement confirms stricter passport rules for dual Irish-British citizens
Fingal Council puts brakes on Dublin Airport cargo-village expansion
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EU Visa Working Party reviews digital Schengen visa prototype – Irish external-border issues flagged
EU documents dated 25 February reveal progress toward a digital Schengen visa and highlight Ireland’s push for tighter data-sharing with the UK ETA system. The discussions foreshadow faster visa processing for Irish-based travellers but also greater cross-border monitoring, underscoring the importance of matching Irish, UK and EU immigration statuses.
Tourism Ireland completes four-city U.S. sales mission to lock in 2026 group travel
Tourism Ireland and 14 industry partners concluded a four-city U.S. sales mission on 25 February, meeting hundreds of travel advisors to secure group and incentive bookings for 2026. The drive supports record transatlantic seat capacity and aims to lock in high-value visitors before competitors secure peak-season hotel inventory.
Aer Lingus scraps driver-licence travel option – Irish and UK passengers will need passports from 25 February
From 25 February 2026 Aer Lingus will require a passport or Irish Passport Card on all flights between Ireland and Great Britain, ending decades of driver-licence acceptance under the Common Travel Area. The move aligns the airline with Ryanair and coincides with the UK’s full ETA roll-out, meaning staff will check both passports and digital travel permissions at Irish airports. Business-travel managers must update policies immediately, ensure employees and dependants hold valid passports, and allow extra time at check-in next week.