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Travel + Leisure
6 days ago
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
United's New Route Makes It Easier to Visit a European Beach Destination Famous for Lavender Fields and Celeb Spotting
Saying 'bonjour' to the French Riviera just got easier. United Airlines recently launched new service to France's Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) from Washington, D.C. (IAD). Best of all, the service operates four times a week and adds 30 percent more seats to the region compared to previous years, according to the airline. The new flight will operate from Washington, D.C. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The airline has assigned a Boeing 767-300 for the service, which runs seasonally now through Sept. 24. Travel + Leisure spotted flight availability throughout the summer season, with one-way fares starting at $439. 'We are excited to launch this further expansion of our route network from France to the U.S. and United's first-ever service from Nice to Washington D.C.,' Grégoire Dutoit, a sales manager at United, said in a statement to T+L. Nice has previously been described as "must-visit" and the "coolest place to be" in the French Riviera region by T+L. The region is home to famed lavender fields and the Cannes Film Festival, which brings global celebrities flocking to the area. The quaint corner of the French Riviera recently welcomed Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, which features luxury accommodations with sweeping views of the coast. There's also Hôtel du Couvent, a 17th-century convent that underwent a $100 million renovation and features medieval-modern accommodations, along with a large underground spa. NCE is also a convenient entry point to Côte d'Azur area, which is roughly 1.5 hours away. What's more, this new route makes Monaco more accessible to travelers, as Nice is a quick 29-minute drive (traffic-permitting) from the independent city-state. The area is famously home to Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix as well as other tourist events. The U.S.-to-Nice route comes as United continues to expand its international route map, including new flights to popular destinations in Asia like Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. United is also enhancing its footprint in Europe, as the carrier recently announced new year-round service connecting San Francisco (SFO) and Paris (CDG).
Condé Nast Traveler
05-05-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
7 Exciting New Airline Routes Launching from the US This Summer
The summer travel season is nearly upon us—and there has never been a more exciting array of destinations for US travelers to fly direct to. The International Air Transport Association estimates that 5.2 billion people will take to the skies this year, a 6.7% increase from 2024. As travelers gear up for what could be a record-breaking summer, the airline industry is responding by introducing a diverse range of new routes. According to aviation analytics company Cirium, there will be approximately 5,000 more airline seats flying between the US and Europe this summer compared to 2024. US airlines like American, Delta, United, and JetBlue are at the forefront of the expansion, adding new routes as well as increasing service to popular European destinations like Venice, Madrid, and Lisbon. Italy alone will have 14 new routes from the US this summer—but it's not only Europe that's seeing a boost in air connectivity. Thanks to these direct flights, you can forget about lengthy layovers and puddle jumpers on your summer vacation. Whether you want to travel to Iceland or Shanghai, these are seven exciting new flights from the US. Washington Dulles to Venice Starting May 22, 2025, United Airlines will begin seasonal daily nonstop flights from Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Utilizing a Boeing 767-300 aircraft, the new route will complement United's existing service from Newark Liberty International Airport. Newark Airport Flight Delays and Cancellations: What Travelers Need to Know Flying in or out of Newark Airport? Here's the latest travel guidance, plus a breakdown of what's causing the mass delays and cancellations. Though summer is peak travel season in Venice, the city has recently taken several steps to curb overtourism, including by levying a tourism tax for day trippers in 2025. As with many popular destinations, the best times to avoid the crowds at attractions like St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge are during the early mornings and late evenings. Travelers can also find quiet corners in less-visited districts like Castello or Carnareggio. For a convenient home base, stay at the Rosewood Hotel Bauer, set to debut in 2025 following a multi-year renovation of the historic building steps from St. Mark's Square. Chicagoans will get a new daily non-stop flight to Madrid this summer on American Airlines. Getty Images American's first route from Chicago to Madrid For the first time, American Airlines will connect Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). This daily nonstop flight will be operated on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Irish Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Mirror
3 arrested after security breach by pro-Palestinian activists at Shannon Airport
Three people have been arrested after a group of pro-Palestinian activists breached an airport perimeter in Co Clare. The group Palestine Action Eire said three of its activists 'entered the airport runway' at Shannon in an attempt to inspect a US military plane. The airport suspended operations for an hour until 7.30pm on Thursday. In a statement from An Garda Síochána, a spokeswoman said: 'Gardaí responded to an incident of criminal damage at Shannon Airport, Co Clare, that occurred shortly before 6.30pm yesterday evening. 'Three individuals were subsequently arrested and are currently detained under section four of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Co Clare. Investigations are ongoing.' Palestine Action Eire alleges that the Omni Air Boeing 767-300 CRAF that landed at Shannon Airport on Thursday was aiding wars in the Middle East, including Israel and Yemen. The group said its claims are 'contextualised by The Ditch's investigative reporting', which it said 'confirms that US weapons and military personnel are regularly travelling to the Middle East', including Israel, via Shannon Airport. It is prohibited to transport munitions of war on civil aircraft across Irish airspace without an exemption from the transport minister. News website The Ditch has reported that several flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Israel have transited Irish airspace since October 2023. However, Irish ministers have suggested there is ambiguity on whether certain airlines require permission for their cargo. Palestine Action Eire is demanding that the Government stop allowing flights carrying weapons and military equipment through Irish airspace. A statement from the group said the Irish Government was 'literally fuelling genocide'. 'The Government continues to allow troops and weapons through Shannon against the democratic will of the people,' it said. A spokesperson for the Shannon Airport Group said normal operations had resumed following an incident which required Gardaí assistance. 'The airport suspended operations at 6.30pm and a number of flights were delayed as a result,' it said. 'The situation was promptly addressed by Gardaí and operations fully resumed at 7.30pm.' On March 27, Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said it was 'expressly prohibited' for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish territory without being granted an exemption. 'In 2023, 2024, and to date in 2025, no applications have been received or exemptions granted for the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft to a point in Israel,' he told the Dáil. 'Since October 2023, diplomatic clearance has been granted on a small number of occasions for US military aircraft to land in Shannon for the specific purpose of transporting senior officials travelling from the United States to the Middle East. 'Diplomatic clearance is subject to strict conditions, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition or explosives; that it does not engage in intelligence gathering; and that the flight in question does not form part of a military exercise or operation.'
The Herald Scotland
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Three people arrested after pro-Palestinian activists breach airport perimeter
The airport suspended operations for an hour until 7.30pm on Friday. In a statement from the Irish police, An Garda Siochana, a spokeswoman said: 'Gardai responded to an incident of criminal damage at Shannon Airport, Co Clare, that occurred shortly before 6.30pm yesterday evening. 'Three individuals were subsequently arrested and are currently detained under section four of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a garda station in Co Clare. 'Investigations are ongoing.' 1/UPDATESupport needed at Shannon and Ennis Garda Stations NOW to demand the release of the May Day 3. 3 Irish actionists have been detained for going airside to inspect US warplanes at Shannon Airport on 01.05.2025. These planes are key suppliers of the genocide in Palestine — palestine_action_eire (@pal_action_eire) May 1, 2025 Palestine Action Eire alleges that the Omni Air Boeing 767-300 CRAF that landed at Shannon Airport on Thursday was aiding wars in the Middle East, including Israel and Yemen. The group said its claims are 'contextualised by The Ditch's investigative reporting', which it said 'confirms that US weapons and military personnel are regularly travelling to the Middle East', including Israel, via Shannon Airport. It is prohibited to transport munitions of war on civil aircraft across Irish airspace without an exemption from the transport minister. News website The Ditch has reported that several flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Israel have transited Irish airspace since October 2023. However, Irish ministers have suggested there is ambiguity on whether certain airlines require permission for their cargo. Palestine Action Eire is demanding that the Government stop allowing flights carrying weapons and military equipment through Irish airspace. A statement from the group said the Irish Government was 'literally fuelling genocide'. 'The Government continues to allow troops and weapons through Shannon against the democratic will of the people,' it said. A spokesperson for the Shannon Airport Group said normal operations had resumed following an incident which required Gardai assistance. 'The airport suspended operations at 6.30pm and a number of flights were delayed as a result,' it said. 'The situation was promptly addressed by Gardai and operations fully resumed at 7.30pm.' On March 27, Ireland's deputy premier and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said it was 'expressly prohibited' for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish territory without being granted an exemption. 'In 2023, 2024, and to date in 2025, no applications have been received or exemptions granted for the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft to a point in Israel,' he told the Dail parliament. 'Since October 2023, diplomatic clearance has been granted on a small number of occasions for US military aircraft to land in Shannon for the specific purpose of transporting senior officials travelling from the United States to the Middle East. 'Diplomatic clearance is subject to strict conditions, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition or explosives; that it does not engage in intelligence gathering; and that the flight in question does not form part of a military exercise or operation.'
Belfast Telegraph
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Pro-Palestine protesters breach perimeter at airport in Co Clare
The group Palestine Action Eire said three of its activists 'entered the airport runway' at Shannon in an attempt to inspect a US military plane. The airport suspended operations for an hour until 7.30pm. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content Palestine Action Eire allege that the Omni Air Boeing 767-300 CRAF that landed at Shannon Airport on Thursday was aiding wars in the Middle East, including Israel and Yemen. The group said its claims are 'contextualised by The Ditch's investigative reporting', which it said 'confirms that US weapons and military personnel are regularly travelling to the Middle East', including Israel, via Shannon Airport. It is prohibited to transport munitions of war on civil aircraft across Irish airspace without an exemption from the transport minister. News website The Ditch has reported that several flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Israel have transited Irish airspace since October 2023. However, Irish ministers have suggested there is ambiguity on whether certain airlines require permission for their cargo. The group Palestine Action Eire is demanding that the Government stop allowing flights carrying weapons and military equipment through Irish airspace. A statement from Palestine Action Eire said the Irish government was 'literally fuelling genocide'. 'The government continues to allow troops and weapons through Shannon against the democratic will of the people,' it said. A spokesperson for the Shannon Airport Group said normal operations had resumed following an incident which required Gardai assistance. 'The airport suspended operations at 6.30pm and a number of flights were delayed as a result,' it said. 'The situation was promptly addressed by Gardai and operations fully resumed at 7.30pm.' On March 27, Ireland's deputy premier and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said it was 'expressly prohibited' for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish territory without being granted an exemption. 'In 2023, 2024, and to date in 2025, no applications have been received or exemptions granted for the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft to a point in Israel,' he told the Dail parliament. 'Since October 2023, diplomatic clearance has been granted on a small number of occasions for US military aircraft to land in Shannon for the specific purpose of transporting senior officials travelling from the United States to the Middle East. 'Diplomatic clearance is subject to strict conditions, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition or explosives; that it does not engage in intelligence gathering; and that the flight in question does not form part of a military exercise or operation.'
