There’s even an old phrase for it — “taking the wind out of your sails” — which has found its way into common parlance for those who prefer to keep their feet on terra firma. This manoeuvre is precisely what rival cities Valencia and Jeddah are hoping to achieve in their attempts to host the prestigious America’s Cup in 2024. The race authorities in New Zealand are preparing to announce their favoured bidder and indications so far are that the Irish application is well placed. Airlines and customers will not be forgiving of another moveable feast in reopening travel for what is likely to be a challenging and competitive two years. That is a message consumers can expect to hear from all quarters as we move forward.

Source: Irish Examiner September 14, 2021 04:00 UTC