An Airbus Air France A380 with the 80th anniversary livery took off last night to Johannesburg in South Africa. The superjumbo, whose special livery was painted in partnership with Airbus, was exclusively unveiled at Paris-Charles de Gaulle in the presence of 200 Air France staff. France, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two Air France aircraft will sport this… Read the full press release
Starting 30 March 2014, Air France will operate a new daily service to Jakarta, as a continuation of the Singapore flight, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. France, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300 equipped with 303 seats, including 8 in the La Première cabin, 67 in Business, 28 in Premium Economy… Read the full press release
Vermont, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Explore the state with “Haunted Highways” lodging packages, ghost stories and Halloween hysteria Come one, Come ghoul! This fall, Vermont welcomes all fearless travelers to explore Haunted Highways, a collection of ghost stories with lodging packages available statewide. Visitors are encouraged to have their own ghostly getaway: follow Vermont’s blacktop highways, connecting one… Read the full press release
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the broadcast by Carte Blanche on the 6th of October on tariff increase, Airports Company South Africa would like to provide context to some of the misleading and inaccurate information presented in the report. On the issue of tariffs, the company has increased its tariffs by 5,5 percent with… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for 31 A350 XWBs (18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s), plus options for a further 25 aircraft. This is JAL’s first ever order for Airbus aircraft.* It is also the first order Airbus has received from Japan for the A350 XWB, confirming its continuing… Read the full press release
Sofia, Bulgaria, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport has become a part of the rhythm and good vibrations through the 6th edition of the international festival of contemporary dance – Sofia Dance Week. As of today till 11th of October, everyone who wants to test her or his dance skills or make first steps in the choreography… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways continued to achieve record growth in the third quarter of 2013, with revenue from passenger services exceeding US$1 billion for the first time and passenger numbers passing 3 million. Total revenue rose 11 per cent to US$1.4 billion, compared to US$1.3 billion in Q3 of 2012,… Read the full press release
Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 7.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in September 2013, a 1.3 percent increase from the 7.8 billion RPMs flown in September 2012. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 1.2 percent to 10.2 billion from the September 2012 level of… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the eighth year in a row, Qatar Airways was presented “Best Middle Eastern Airline” at the TTG Asia Travel Awards held in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok, 3rd October. The Doha-based airline was voted by readers of one of the most respected travel trade magazines in the Asia Pacific, TTG… Read the full press release
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed at Chicago’s Airports Chicago , Il, USA, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the sixth consecutive year, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has “gone pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundations “2013 Light the Way to Find a Cure” campaign. Midway International Airport “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel,… Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In September, airberlin confirmed the ongoing trend and was able to increase the capacity utilization of its flights. For September 2013, capacity utilization throughout airberlin’s flight network reached 87.26 percent, thereby exceeding the figure for the corresponding period of the previous year. In total, airberlin welcomed more than 3,309,554 passengers on… Read the full press release
Heathrow is proud to announce Plaza Premium Lounge’s debut landing into Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal scheduled to open in June 2014. London, UK, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embracing Heathrow’s long association with the British Royal family and the terminal that has been named in Queen Elizabeth’s honour, the new Plaza Premium Lounge will… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, California, USA, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In early 2013, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) granted Metrolink $34.66 million in Carl Moyer Program funds to help support the commuter rail agency’s purchase of 17 Tier 4 locomotives. An additional $17 million, essential for the purchase of three additional locomotives, was contingent upon the… Read the full press release
Pioneering Japanese regional carrier chooses Maintenix software as its MRO standard supporting modern ATR 72-600 aircraft Link Airs selects Mxi’s Maintenix software to act as MRO standard for Japanese start-up Maintenix to provide complete spectrum of aviation maintenance management across engineering, planning, execution and materials management Maintenix specifically chosen for its ability to support modern aircraft… Read the full press release
Visit the Philadelphia Zoo for the Region’s Most Festive Halloween Celebration PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philadelphia Zoo will host its annual two-weekend “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 19th, Sunday, October 20th, Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During “Boo at the Zoo” children… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards for the “Outstanding Achievement Awards: Destination of the Year 2013” for the second consecutive year, making it the fifth time the country has won this accolade, having received it previously in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2012. Along with the “Destination of the Year 2013”… Read the full press release
Minneapolis, Minn., United States, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, ranked for four consecutive years on Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical companies list, joins the prestigious TV series “It’s Africa’s Time” (CNBC Africa) as an exclusive hotel partner. In episode 11, “It’s Africa’s Time” travels with Carlson Rezidor to Cape Town and Addis Ababa… Read the full press release
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Hosts “Away” Lightning Game Watch Parties on the Beach When: Thursday, October 3 – 7:00 p.m. – vs. Boston Bruins– Season Opener Saturday, October 5 – 8:00 p.m. – vs. Chicago Blackhawks Friday, November 1 – 7:00 p.m. – vs. Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, December… Read the full press release
Ras al Khaimah, UAE, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Once again it is that time of the year where UAE’s RAK Airways is out to offer great fares for the airline’s loyal passengers. In 2012, RAK Airways recorded passenger strength at 300,000 across its 9 destinations and in the first quarter the airline’s passenger number grew by 40%. … Read the full press release
Monte Carlo, Monaco, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea has launched its second expedition ship. Fresh from a major refurbishment, the 100-guest ship (formerly named Galapagos Explorer II) embarked 28 September on her first-ever voyage as Silver Galapagos. Prior to setting sail, a christening ceremony was held on board, attended by local dignitaries and company executives…. Read the full press release
Washington, DC, USA, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Hotel & Lodging Association President/CEO Katherine Lugar today issued the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown: On behalf of hoteliers throughout the country, we implore the President and Congress to work together and reach an agreement to reopen the government without delay. The shutdown will disrupt… Read the full press release
It will reach 8.3 million in 2013, a record in passengers carried by Aerolineas and Austral. Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the 1st of October Aerolineas Argentina reached the figure of 6.ooo.ooo passengers transported so far this year, confirming the projection of the company, which estimated that by 2013 more than 8.3 million people… Read the full press release
Airline will keep symbols and colour scheme that indentifies it as Spanish flag carrier Image will be revealed at ceremony in Iberia’s new Madrid offices Madrid, Spain, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 15 October Iberia will present its new corporate logo and brand image at its new Madrid offices where its is concentrating company departments now… Read the full press release
New York, U.S.A., 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will conduct a full-scale emergency response drill on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge beginning Saturday night, October 5, at 9 p.m. and ending on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. During those hours, the lower level of the… Read the full press release
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE FOR EUR 25* Budapest, Hungary, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air the largest low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe*, announced today an incredible deal on its celebratory flight to Dubai/Abu Dhabi taking off on 27 October 2013. The seats on this flight to Dubai will be sold for EUR 25*, there are only… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from October 1st, 2013, a new on-board menu is available for Business Class passengers on international and domestic flights. Recipes for the fall-winter menu were developed by a world-class team of professionals. This time, LSG Sky Chefs chief-cooker Thierry Mona, already familiar to Aeroflot’s passengers, was joined by Giacomo Lombardi, brand-chef of «Carlson» restaurant («Ginza project» holding) and Sergei… Read the full press release
Chicago, Il, USA, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (the “Company” or “Hyatt”) (NYSE: H) announced today that a qualified intermediary acquired The Peabody Orlando hotel from UST Hotel Joint Venture, Ltd. in a like-kind exchange transaction, for approximately $717 million (subject to standard and customary proration and closing adjustments). The hotel has been rebranded as… Read the full press release
Chicago, Il, USA, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), DiNapoli Capital Partners and Rockwood Capital, LLC today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek. The hotel’s rebranding and completion of $10 million in property-wide improvements including all new guestrooms, meeting spaces and a new dining area, marks the third Hyatt Place location in… Read the full press release
Nairobi, Kenya, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier, Kenya Airways, is set to move all its domestic flights to Unit 3 of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi with effect from Friday, October 4, 2013. The airline’s domestic departures and arrivals return to Unit 3 having been moved to the Cargo Terminal in August after a… Read the full press release
1 DONETSK AIRCRAFT, 6 INTERNATIONAL ROUTES, -20% SEAT SALE TODAY Donetsk, Ukraine, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air Ukraine opened today its Donetsk base, which is the second Ukrainian base after Kiev. Also, the airline took delivery of the 4th aircraft which will be based in Donetsk. The new Airbus A320 will operate 4 new routes from Donetsk… Read the full press release