Eoghan Corry
LightNews LightNews
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Eoghan Corry
@eoghancorry.bsky.social
130 followers 4 following 5.8K posts
Foremost commentator and aviation, travel & tourism in Ireland. Owner of publications Air & Travel and Travel Extra. www.travelextra.ie
Posts Replies Media Videos
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Today’s headlines on Travel Extra
www.travelextra.ie/todays-headl...
February 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Dublin among 170 flights cancelled by snow at Amsterdam Schiphol
www.travelextra.ie/150-flights-...
170 flights cancelled by snow at Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has experiencing significant disruptions primarily due to wintry weather conditions, including expected and ongoing snowfall, reduced runway capacity, de-icing needs, ...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Cork Airport installs new airbridge and upgrades wifi network
www.travelextra.ie/cork-airport...
Cork Airport installs new airbridge and upgrades wifi network
Cork Airport has confirmed the installation of a new €1.4m airbridge the first in over a decade to meet passenger demand for jet bridge access. The airbridge built by TKE in Oviedo Spain was custom-de...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Ireland’s immigration authorities has refused 63,000 visa applications overlast two years
www.travelextra.ie/ireland-refu...
Ireland’s immigration has refused 63,000 visa applications in last two years
The Department of Justice revealed that nearly 63,000 people were refused visas for travel to Ireland over 2024 and 2025, with rejection rates exceeding 90pc for citizens of certain countries. More th...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Clare’s Armada Hotel in Spanish point announces €2.5m expansion
www.travelextra.ie/armada-hotel...
Clare’s Armada Hotel in Spanish point announces €2.5m expansion
The family-owned Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, County Clare, has completed a €2.5 m investment to expand its offerings through the refurbishment of the adjacent Armada House. This project, which open...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Loganair to commence Dublin-Jersey 2w on June 1
www.travelextra.ie/loganair-str...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
BELFAST’s two airports combined passenger numbers down 0.8pc to 8,906,578 in 2025
www.travelextra.ie/belfasts-two...
February 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Easter at Sea: MSC Cruises presents warm-weather sailings for a relaxing spring escape
www.travelextra.ie/easter-at-se...
Easter at Sea: MSC Cruises presents warm-weather sailings for a relaxing spring escape
MSC Cruises has outlined its recommended warm-weather Easter sailings for spring 2026, offering relaxing escapes to destinations including the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Highlights include 7-night s...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
LOCATIONS used in Netflix ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’
www.travelextra.ie/locations-us...
LOCATIONS used in Netflix ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’
Locations in eight counties in Ireland, two hotels in Malta and London feature in the Netflix series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. The production spanned over 100 sites across Ireland, London, an...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Portugal received 564,400 visits from Ireland in 2025 up 2pc
www.travelextra.ie/ireland-visi...
Portugal received 564,400 visits from Ireland in 2025 up 2pc
Portugal's tourism sector wrapped up 2025 with a solid performance in December, as official figures reveal a modest uptick in visitor numbers and overnight stays despite a broader trend of slower grow...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:39 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Ireland visits to Australia reach 97,190 in 2025 up 12.4pc
www.travelextra.ie/ireland-visi...
Ireland visits to Australia reach 97,190 in 2025 up 12.4pc
Irish visits to Australia reached a record 97,190 in 2025, up 12.4pc on 2024. December figures were 14,250 down 2pc on 2024 and up 29.2pc on pre pandemic  There were 1,036,660 short term visitors to A...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
South African tourism records record 10.48m arrivals in 2025, 31,026 from Ireland
www.travelextra.ie/south-africa...
South African tourism records record 10.48m arrivals in 2025, 31,026 from Ireland
South African Tourism confirmed international arrivals reached 10.48 million from January to December 2025, a 17.6pc increase year-on-year and the highest annual total on record. Of these 31,026 came ...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Do NOT travel to Cuba and SEVEN other updates to travel advice from the DFA this week
www.travelextra.ie/here-are-the...
Do NOT travel to Cuba and SEVEN other updates to travel advice from the DFA this week
DestinationUpdateBangladeshSecurity status upgraded to Level 3, ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’,  Update regarding elections on 12 February, CubaSecurity status upgraded to Level 3, ‘Avoid Non-Essential ...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
GREAT SADNESS as Trump sanctions drive Cuba’s tourism industry to the brink
www.travelextra.ie/great-sadnes...
GREAT SADNESS as Trump sanctions drive CUBA’s tourism industry to the brink
Ireland’s love affair with Cuba started with a one paragraph news report. Harry Snyder of Budget Travel spotted it in a daily newspaper, one of those little briefs on the right hand column, confirming...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Cape Verde assures safety amid 118 shigella and 43 salmonella cases in five months
www.travelextra.ie/cape-verde-a...
Cape Verde assures safety amid 118 shigella and 43 salmonella cases in five months
Cape Verdean officials have issued assurances that the country remains a safe and prepared travel destination despite recent reports linking 118 cases of Shigella and 43 cases of Salmonella to the isl...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
New Sydney Airport to open for cargo operations in July
www.travelextra.ie/new-sydney-a...
New Sydney Airport to open for cargo operations in July
Sydney's new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is poised to commence operations, with cargo flights beginning in July and passenger services launching in October. This phased ro...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:31 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
TUI observes shift in long-haul demand away from US
www.travelextra.ie/tui-observes...
TUI observes shift in long-haul demand away from US
TUI Group has noted a significant decline in bookings to the United States, as travellers increasingly favour eastern destinations in the Middle East and Asia. This trend supports growth in areas like...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Air India opens new flagship Maharaja lounge at Delhi Airport starting today
 www.travelextra.ie/air-india-op...
Air India opens new flagship Maharaja lounge at Delhi Airport starting today
Air India has opened its new flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport. The facility welcomes guests from 16 February 2026 and enhances pre-flight experiences at a major hub.  It offers premium amenit...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Taco Bell expands in Ireland with new opening at Blanchardstown centre next Friday
www.travelextra.ie/taco-bell-ex...
Taco Bell expands in Ireland with new opening at Blanchardstown centre next Friday
Taco Bell is significantly expanding its Irish presence in early 2026 with a flagship opening at Blanchardstown Centre on February 20 and a recently launched delivery-only site in Glasnevin. This grow...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
COPPER FACED Jack’s at THIRTY: Beyond Guards and nurses
www.travelextra.ie/copper-faced...
COPPER FACE Jack’s at THIRTY: Beyond Guards and nurses
It has been mentioned form the podium in Corke Park and has had a musical written in its honour. The very name is a reference point in popular culture, or should that be copper-ulan culture. As Copper...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
COPPER FACE Jack’s at THIRTY: The founder of the club
www.travelextra.ie/tcopper-face...
COPPER FACE Jack’s at THIRTY: Beyond Guards and nurses
It has been mentioned form the podium in Corke Park and has had a musical written in its honour. The very name is a reference point in popular culture, or should that be copper-ulan culture. As Copper...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
UPDATED: Weekend of new snow in many European snow resorts
www.travelextra.ie/latest-snow-...
UPDATED: Weekend of new snow in many European snow resorts
European ski resorts are experiencing a mix of solid mid-winter conditions with recent heavy snowfall in many Alpine areas, though some regions face challenges from avalanche risks and variable lower-...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
North American air travel declined 10pc in January 2026
www.travelextra.ie/north-americ...
North American air travel declined 10pc in January 2026
Air travel between Mexico, Canada, and the United States dropped nearly 10pc in January 2026, with about 1.3m passengers recorded. This decline is attributed to new US migration policies, economic ten...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Irish parents debate pulling children from school for cheaper holidays
www.travelextra.ie/irish-parent...
Irish parents debate pulling children from school for cheaper holidays
Many Irish parents are grappling with the decision to take children out of school for family holidays, weighing financial savings against educational drawbacks.  Discussions highlight the conflict bet...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
eoghancorry.bsky.social
Irish parents debate pulling children from school for cheaper holidays
www.travelextra.ie/irish-parent...
Irish parents debate pulling children from school for cheaper holidays
Many Irish parents are grappling with the decision to take children out of school for family holidays, weighing financial savings against educational drawbacks.  Discussions highlight the conflict bet...
www.travelextra.ie
February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM