US postpones decision on sanctions over Dublin Airport passenger-cap until 6 May
Storm Dave cancels 238 flights and delays 1,469 – Dublin among hardest-hit hubs
Nationwide fuel-price protests snarl Irish road and bus networks, hitting last-mile mobility
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Irish travel counsellors warn of air-fare spikes as jet-fuel shortage spreads in Europe
Jet-fuel prices have jumped 13 % in a month, prompting Irish travel counsellors to warn of imminent air-fare hikes if shortages persist. Airlines may cut capacity or raise surcharges, so companies should re-forecast travel budgets and book early to lock in lower fares.
International Protection Office shifts fully to digital communications, reminds applicants to update contact details
Ireland’s International Protection Office confirmed on 7 April that it has moved to e-mail-only correspondence as part of its digital-first strategy. Applicants who do not keep their contact details updated risk delays or closure of their protection cases, so employers should remind affected staff to monitor their IPO portal accounts.
Storm Dave Grounds 17 Flights and Tests Dublin Airport’s Resilience
Storm Dave forced Dublin Airport to cancel 17 flights, divert others and showcased a hair-raising cross-wind landing by an Aer Lingus jet. The disruption overlaps with the Easter peak, complicating itineraries for business and leisure travellers and underscoring the need for infrastructure upgrades at Ireland’s main hub.
Ireland Deploys Emergency Consular Team as UAE Visa-Overstay Crackdown Strands Travellers
Amid an unprecedented UAE crackdown on visa overstays and flight disruptions, Ireland has dispatched additional consular staff to assist nationals stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The emergency push seeks temporary visa extensions and safe exit routes, highlighting the importance of real-time visa tracking for Irish firms with staff in the Gulf.