Willie Walsh

Does Ryanair’s right to make money trump Dublin Airport’s obligation to obey the law?

Dublin Airport passenger cap case will be of great interest to data centre operators and wind farm investors

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 16:21

Dublin Airport passenger cap a joke, says Willie Walsh

Global air travel industry chief calls for Government action

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 15:09

‘Absolutely possible’ to produce enough sustainable jet fuel to decarbonise aviation, says Willie Walsh

Irish head of global airlines trade body Iata says policy tweaks by governments could boost production of sustainable aviation fuel

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 06:05

Datalex report must pave way for company to deal with 18% Desmond loans

Travel retail group hoping to capitalise as good times return for the airline sector, according to IATA

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 17:47

Aer Lingus owner IAG to order 50 Boeing 737 Max jets

Group plans to use the Max 10s on short-haul routes

Thu May 19 2022 - 10:27

Climate agenda brings real challenges for international tourism

There is a limit to how green discretionary travel can ever be

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 05:08

Willie Walsh says Government’s handling of aviation in the pandemic ‘very poor’

Former British Airways and Aer Lingus chief criticises politicians

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 12:45

Fond farewells at funeral of FF stalwart Michael O’Kennedy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivers graveside oration for former Fianna Fáil minister

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 18:50

Seán Fleming drops the petrol can. Sarah McInerney hands him a match

Radio review: Minister’s tone-deaf interview on cost of living gains instant notoriety

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 05:00

Willie Walsh warns that shift to greener fuels will push up airfares

Industry veteran tells tourism lobby group that oil prices will also push up fares in 2022

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 05:25

Air travel 2021: The sector began the year as one of Covid’s panto villains

Uncertainty continues to be the dominant concern for airlines and passengers

Mon Jan 03 2022 - 06:00

Government’s bizarre stance on travel only makes things worse

Reintroduction of travel bans following overreaction to Omicron will achieve little

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 05:50

Conflict between climate and aviation policy looms for Ireland

Caveat: Aviation a vital sector but it will be upturned by environmental reality

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 05:31

Flights from Irish airports level off after travel reopens

Number of flights into and out of airports over bank holiday was the same as on the day the travel ban was lifted

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 18:00

EU bans Belarusian airlines amid outcry over journalist’s arrest

‘Disgraceful’ interview of Roman Protasevichon on state TV likened to a hostage video

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 18:05

Receding inflation worries calm US markets as tech stocks bounce back

Many European bourses shut for holidays, bitcoin regains ground following slump

Mon May 24 2021 - 19:12

The Government shows an unwillingness to plan for the reopening of travel

What the Cabinet proposes next Tuesday will come too late for thousands of aviation staff and many more in tourism and travel

Sat May 22 2021 - 06:15

Aviation interests let fly at Government over state of industry and lack of recovery plan

Blame for Aer Lingus closure at Shannon and the parlous state of the airline lies at Government’s doorstep

Fri May 21 2021 - 05:05

Travel rules bar aviation chief Willie Walsh from visiting home

Airline industry group head says State must open to vaccinated travellers

Thu May 20 2021 - 13:10

Republic should axe ‘repressive’ Covid quarantines, says Willie Walsh

Air transport chief warns that State sending ‘dangerous’ message

Wed May 19 2021 - 15:33

Davy bids top €475m, Prepaid faces investigation, and Aer Lingus cuts

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Wed May 19 2021 - 06:45

Covid travel restrictions mean State risks falling behind, Willie Walsh to say

Ex-IAG boss to call for ‘clear pathway’ for aviation at Oireachtas committee appearance

Wed May 19 2021 - 05:14

Almost 400m fewer passengers use European airports in first quarter of 2021

Airlines likely to lose almost €40 billion this year, predicts transport association

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 19:45

IATA head Walsh hits out at COVID-19 PCR test profiteering

Industry should challenge if PCR is necessary, Willie Walsh says

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 15:28

CarTrawler forecasts pent-up demand for travel this year

Company appoints Google Cloud’s digital transformation officer to its board

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 09:00

Willie Walsh appointed head of the International Air Transport Association

Prospect of a vaccine means Irish man could become public face of industry’s recovery

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 21:09

From the Archives: Ireland’s foreign legion beat England on home soil

In 1949 Frank Johnstone travelled to Liverpool to witness Ireland make history

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 17:17

Aer Lingus owner IAG slashes costs to survive Covid chaos

Company calls on governments to adopt pre-departure Covid testing

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 09:15

Cork man Seán Doyle named as British Airways’ new chief

Donal Moriarty to become interim Aer Lingus CEO as owner IAG navigates Covid crisis

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 18:56

Stobart Air performing below expectations as travel restrictions hit

Regional airline’s owner continues talks with likely buyers

Thu Oct 01 2020 - 15:25

Michael O’Leary is the boss you want to lead an airline out of crisis

Market Beat: Ryanair boss has taken steps to leave carrier ready for recovery

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 15:47

Willie Walsh joins CarTrawler as deputy chairman

Former IAG chief executive recently retired from the air group

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 19:54

Just four countries remain on green list: Where do we stand with travel now?

As countries enter and leave the travel green list and airlines call for less restrictions, some passengers are still awaiting flight refunds

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 08:11

European stocks rise amid rebound for travel stocks

Wall Street wanes as tech companies slip into the red again

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 18:45