Travel digest with Barry Coughlan

Emirates has introduced a wide range of business and economy class Autumn fare specials, one of them particularly suited for rugby fans keen to experience the Dubai Rugby Sevens that runs between December 1 and 3.

Emirates has special fares to Dubai from Dublin starting at €449 and for those wishing to go further afield has starting fares to Bangkok from €670. Capetown is on offer from €649 (€2,547 business), and there are many other deals for travel between December 1 and 5, from January 15 to April 5 and April 10 to June 19 next year.

Details on www.emirates.ie