Neil Steedman

Following the US/Israel air attack on Iran:
UAE: All airspace is closed.
Qatar and Bahrain: Airspace is closed.
Kuwait: Airspace is closed.
Riyadh and Jeddah (RUH/JED): Saudi airspace remains the only open corridor in the immediate region.

#Aviation #MiddleEast #Airlines

Storm Hernando is causing widespread disruption to air travel across north-east USA, with heavy snowfall, strong winds, and whiteout conditions leading to thousands of flight cancellations and delays, particularly affecting major hubs in New York, Boston, Philadelphia - and flights to/from Dublin.

Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris): This is a species in the Cardinal family. The bright coloured plumage of the male of this 14cm (5.5in) bird only develops in its second year. A striking photo taken by David Hollie in Louisiana, USA #bird #paintedbunting #bunting #wildlife #louisiana #usa #nature

Disney Wish will be the first Wish-class ship to sail in Europe. As part of Disney Cruise Line’s 2027 summer schedule, the 2022-built vessel will offer a series of cruises in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe between 25 April and 10 September 2027, with departures from England, Spain, and Italy.

Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China. Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. #Emirates #LoongAir #China

Three aviation trade bodies warn of airport queues of four hours or more this summer unless action is taken over the new EU Entry/Exit System. ACI Europe, IATA, and Airlines for Europe say the system is causing “significant delays” for passengers and urged an immediate review.

The Irish Government has approved publication of the General Scheme of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, which will give the Minister for Transport – rather than local planners – the power to remove the 32 million passenger cap - possibly by the end of 2026. #DublinAirport

No, it will actually be an Ireland-Britain requirement, even if you are travelling by ferry.

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From 25 February 2026, all passengers, including Irish and British nationals, must present a passport or Irish passport card for travel between the Republic of Ireland and the UK. Non-Irish and non-British nationals must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation or eVisa for such travel.

We All Have Something to Offer to Each Other ~ 17th Karmapa
https://justdharma.org/something-offer-17th-karmapa/

#17thKarmapa #contributions #humans #interdependence

Goldfinches are one of my favourite garden birds. So much personality! #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #eastcoastkin #birdoftheday #photography

Let no-one be surprised by this - but, of course, this will not be the only reason that so many would-be visitors will not be going to the USA while the current 'administration' is wielding power.

It is hard to know these days what is real and what is AI generated, but if this is the former then it certainly is a 'lucky shot'.

The word 'patience' is commonly used as an English translation of the Tibetan word 'zopa', but a more accurate translation would be 'tolerance', which implies 'in the moment' whereas patience implies 'waiting'.

The Wright Group has opened a new traditional Irish pub, Ryan’s, in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2. Located airside in Terminal 2, just past duty free, Ryan's Pub is open every day from 4.00am and offers breakfast blaas, Ploughman’s lunches, and M.J. Wright smoked salmon. #DublinAirport #IrishPub

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk is expanding manufacturing in Ireland, buying a plant in Athlone and planning further development at its Grange Castle site, aiming to boost supply of its popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs amid huge global demand, with production likely increasing in the coming years.

Can you imagine seeing this by your hotel swimming pool? 😍
Canon R5 and Sigma 150mm
SS1/3200 F7.1 ISO3200

The US decision to suspend processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries from 21 January does not apply to tourist, visitor, or other non-immigrant visas. It is claimed the suspension intends to prevent individuals deemed likely to become reliant on US welfare or public benefits.

AAdvantage members can soon access free high-speed, satellite-based wi-fi across two million plus #AmericanAirlines flights, sponsored by #AT&T. Starting January, it begins roll out across all American’s narrow body and dual-class regional fleets, and by early spring on nearly every American flight.

Irish passports issued between 23 December 2025 and 6 January 2026 inclusive are not fully compliant with international travel standards, so such passport holders may have an issue at eGates and Border Control. If returned they will be reissued - with no need to reapply for a new passport.

#AerLingus has announced that it is "no longer selling transatlantic flights to/from #Manchester for travel from 31 March 2026" - along with the coy phrase "in the event of a closure of the Manchester base" - but is also continuing to cancel some flights from Manchester prior to 31 March.

G Adventures’ annual Great Adventure Sale offers savings up to 25% on more than 600 tours in 2026. Running until to 2 February, the sale spans G Adventures’ Classic, Active, 18-to-Thirtysomethings, Family, Wellness, and Marine holiday options. #GAdventures #EscortedTours #Holidays

Romanian developers are planning Dracula Land, a €1,000,000,000 Dracula-themed park 20 minutes from Bucharest and 15 minutes from Otopeni Airport. Opening in 2027, it would become the largest entertainment, retail, and technology destination in Europe.

#Romania #Dracula #ThemePark

'An Experiment with Time' by J.W. Dunne, first published more than 98 years ago in March 1927.

Down the hatch! One of my favorite bird photos from 2025. A western bluebird feeds its fledgling in a SW #Oregon hazelnut orchard. My #photography is represented by @zumapress.bsky.social #birds #wildlife

Seeing eye to eye
Staging a moment like this is one thing, but witnessing it naturally is a rare and beautiful experience that stays with you
Taken with OM1 mkii and 90mm macro + 1.4x tele
SS1/2500 F8 ISO1000 single shot, natural light

United Airlines has added features to its mobile app, including Virtual Gate, a Club Recommendation Tool, and a Real-Time Bag Tracker. Since beta-testing the latest app enhancements, the airline found that customers appreciated the transparent communication, time saved, and real-time updates.

The description of Buddhism in this video/article is, to put it mildly and politely, faulty on many levels.