Brazil grants visa-free entry to Irish citizens, opening South American market
Dublin Airport hit as 212 European flights cancelled on 9 March
UAE carriers issue rolling timetable as Gulf airspace gradually re-opens
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First Government Evacuation Flight From Oman Brings 189 Irish Citizens Safely Home
An Irish-government charter flight from Muscat reached Dublin on 8 March 2026, repatriating 189 citizens stranded by Gulf air-space closures. The operation, prioritising vulnerable travellers, underscores the need for robust corporate evacuation and duty-of-care plans as regional instability continues to disrupt normal flight networks.
Middle-East Flight Disruption Enters Eighth Day, Leaving Only One Daily Dubai Rotation from Dublin
Dublin Airport handled only one daily Dubai service on 8 March 2026 as Gulf air-space closures persisted for an eighth day. The loss of transit hubs is inflating fares, lengthening itineraries and complicating duty-of-care obligations for Irish firms with staff or cargo bound for Asia and Africa.
Brazil Removes Short-Stay Visa Requirement for Irish Citizens Under Ordinance 18/2026
Effective 4 March 2026 and reported on 8 March, Brazil has waived short-stay visas for Irish passport holders, allowing 90-day stays for tourism and business. The decision slashes cost and lead-time for trade missions and corporate travellers but does not cover remunerated work, so mobility teams must still secure work permits for assignees.