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A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin made an emergency landing in Ireland on Sunday, May 26, 2024, after encountering severe turbulence over Turkey. The incident, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (QR017), resulted in 12 injuries among passengers and crew. The injured were promptly attended to by emergency services upon the plane’s safe landing. This follows another recent incident involving a Singapore Airlines flight, highlighting the increasing concern over turbulence-related incidents.

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin experienced severe turbulence, resulting in injuries to six passengers and six crew members. The plane landed safely in Dublin before 1 pm GMT, and emergency services met it upon arrival. The airport did not provide details on the severity of the injuries. This incident follows a recent Singapore Airlines flight where severe turbulence caused dozens of injuries and the death of a British man due to a suspected heart attack.

Aer Lingus has unveiled its highly anticipated direct flights from Dublin Airport to Las Vegas, commencing on October 25, 2024. Operating three times a week, this new route will provide convenient access to the vibrant entertainment hub. Aer Lingus’s chief officer expressed enthusiasm, while the President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority anticipates increased tourism from Ireland. Travel packages combining flights and hotel deals are expected from Irish tour operators. This expansion is part of Aer Lingus’s transatlantic growth strategy, adding to its existing services and further enhancing connectivity between Europe and North America.