Aer Lingus

Mexico is expanding air travel infrastructure and connectivity through airport upgrades and new international routes, driven by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and tourism growth. Major projects include a $500 million renovation at Mexico City International Airport and 17 new routes from Cancún to U.S., Canadian, and European cities, with airlines like Volaris, Viva, and Aer Lingus expanding access.

Aer Lingus will end direct flights from Denver, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas to Dublin, with the Denver route ceasing on September 28. The airline will also limit its Seattle-Dublin flight to summer-only operations. Airport officials expressed disappointment but acknowledged the route's past value in connecting Denver to Ireland and Europe.

Aer Lingus will discontinue its Dublin to Minneapolis route after October 24 as part of a 6% reduction in overall flight capacity to eliminate underperforming routes. The airline also plans to cut U.S. routes in Denver, Las Vegas, and Seattle, citing economic challenges, rising costs, and increased transatlantic competition. The changes include reducing senior management roles by 25% and potentially 500 employee departures.

An autistic woman lost a £5,600 holiday after Aer Lingus refused to allow her assistance dog to fly. The refusal by the airline resulted in her being unable to travel, highlighting accessibility challenges for individuals with disabilities.

International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways, has issued a profit warning due to soaring jet fuel costs, expecting to spend €2bn more on fuel than planned this year. The increased cost is attributed to the Iran war. IAG has hedged 70% of its expected fuel use for this year.