Ryanair takes Dublin Terminal 2 challenge to Europe
Low-cost airline Ryanair will submit a complaint to the European Commission against Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) over its plans to build a second terminal, the carrier said on Tuesday.
Ryanair has long sought a second terminal at Dublin airport, to be run by the airline or another independent operator rather than the DAA.
Europes leading budget carrier says it wants to keep a lid on the cost of the development, which it says could drive up passenger charges by as much as 60 percent.
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Dublin will retain full powers to promote itself as a holiday destination under a major revamp of regional tourism, it emerged today.
Five other tourist authorities around the country will hand over the operation of their tourist offices and their marketing functions to Fáilte Ireland, following a review of regional tourism.
Dublin Tourism said it had won the right to retain its autonomy after raising its concerns with Tourism, Sports and Arts Minister John O’Donoghue.
“My whole case is based on the fact that Dublin is in competition with other European cities. The Dublin market is different,” said chief executive Frank Magee.
He said
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Tourism Ireland today welcomed the commencement of the new Ryanair services from Europe and Britain into Shannon.
The decision to choose Shannon Airport as a major European hub is s a tremendous boost for tourism on the Western seaboard, according to Tourism Ireland chief executive, Paul O'Toole.
"Global competition has never been stronger so we need to motivate consumers with compelling offers and reasons to visit, combined with a range of competitively-priced access options to a variety of locations on the island.
"Ryanair's decision to open a base in Shannon means that potential visitors across Great Britain and Continental Europe now
The Government has reportedly ordered an overhaul of the way Ireland is promoted as a tourist destination for foreign visitors.
Reports this morning said the move would see Fáilte Ireland take over the marketing functions of regional tourism bodies, while some tourist information offices could also be closed or downgraded.
The reports said the changes were recommended in an independent study of regional tourism structures commissioned following a decline in tourists outside Dublin.
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A new terminal to handle the giant Airbus A 380 is just one thing that will transform the look of South Africa's international airports on the eve of the Soccer World Cup in 2010.
Acsa has spurred development of its airports in time for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
"We are planning ahead and in 2009 the Johannesburg International Airport (JIA) will look very different.
"The JIA has to continue to be the biggest in Africa. We can't keep our eyes off infrastructure growth," she said.
There will be a new central terminal building worth R1.6-bn, which will
