Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, has finalised its summer schedule for 2014, confirming it will operate more than 150 routes from 65 UK and European airports for next summer between March 30th and October 25th, 2014 featuring 14 routes from Belfast City with one way fares from £19.99 including… Read the full press release
Airline’s Seventh US Gateway To Be Dallas/Fort Worth Operated Daily With A Boeing 777-200LR From July 1, 2014 Carrier Nearly Doubles Its US Footprint When It Begins Operations To Three New US Cities From Next Year: Philadelphia, Miami and Dallas/Fort Worth Doha, QATAR, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today announces it will be extending its footprint… Read the full press release
Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported November and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 1.5 percent increase in traffic on a 6.7 percent increase in… Read the full press release
Kirmington, United Kingdom, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eastern Airways has been awarded a new important contract in France to provide scheduled services between Lorient and Lyon. From 5 January 2014, the UK regional airline will offer two flights a day and a Sunday service from Lorient South Brittany to Lyon Saint Exupéry. Since September 2010, Eastern Airways… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and the Georgia Business Travel Association announced today that Georgia BTA is renewing its affiliation with GBTA. “We look forward to working together with Georgia BTA to create more robust opportunities for education and networking… Read the full press release
Manila, Philippines, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Philippine Airlines’ route expansion to the Middle East continues with the re-introduction of regular service to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia– Riyadh on December 1st and Dammam on December 3. PAL will deploy its brand new twin-engine Airbus 330-300 aircraft on the non-stop flights to Riyadh and Dammam, offering overseas Filipino workers… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine having easy access to the latest information on your upcoming travel, such as your flight status, and traffic and weather conditions for your destination. This is now possible with an initiative by Singapore Airlines to integrate website bookings with Google Now. Google Now provides you with the right information at the… Read the full press release
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai, United Arab Emirates: flydubai has marked the UAE’s 42nd National Day with a flag-waving display across its network. The display also marks Dubai’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2020. Every time a flydubai aircraft touched down at each destination across its network, pilots and cabin crew members… Read the full press release
Leading regional airline confirms new deal to retain key route for 2014 summer season Newquay, UK, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest independent regional airline, has agreed a commercial deal with Newquay Cornwall Airport that will enable the airline to continue operating flights between Newquay and London Gatwick from March 30th until October 25th, 2014 on… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five years ago, the very first aircraft Airbus A330 joined Aeroflot’s fleet. The airliner was named in honor of the great Russian — conductor Evgeny Svetlanov — whose 80th anniversary was celebrated in 2008. The welcoming ceremony of the first A330 was attended by Svetlanov’s daughter and son, friends and colleagues of this brilliant musician. The performance of the The… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — OJSC Aeroflot today announced the consolidated IFRS financial results of Aeroflot Group (the “Group”, Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) for the nine months ending 30 September 2013. Key financial highlights: Net income for the nine-month period of USD 545.2 million, an increase of 84.1% versus 9M 2012 Revenue for the nine-month period… Read the full press release
Moscow, Russia, 2013-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot announces traffic statistics for October and 10M 2013 Highlights Aeroflot standalone Aeroflot (the “Company”) passenger traffic reached 1.9 million passengers in October 2013, up 20.5% vs. October 2012. This brought the Company’s total passenger traffic for 10M 2013 to 17.6 million, up 18.6% year-on-year; Passenger turnover growth accelerated in October… Read the full press release
Luxury Hotels in Rome and Milan Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. London, United Kingdom, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boscolo Hotels and the exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, the Autograph Collection, announced today the news that twoadditional luxury Boscolo Hotels in Italy will join its ensemble this fall. The Boscolo Milano will be the first to join the collection,… Read the full press release
Up to 40 percent off stays in some of the U.S.’s best ski, mountain and beach destinations Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Log on and book with big savings! Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is offering up to 40 percent… Read the full press release
Beijing, China, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading international hotel companies, today outlined its strong position in Greater China and ambitious growth targets for the region as it announces plans to recruit another 110,000 staff to support its growth which involves doubling the number of hotels in China in the… Read the full press release
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is thrilled to announce that it has opened Hotel Indigo® Düsseldorf – Victoriaplatz at the centre of this fashion-forward German city, renowned for its style credentials. Hotel Indigo Düsseldorf-Victoriaplatz will operate under a franchise agreement with LFPI Hotels Management Germany… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ongoing anti-government protests in Bangkok, which had been normal to peaceful for 32 days since 30 October 2013, has turned volatile as of yesterday but are contained within one location near Government House and the Parliament where riot police fired tear gas canisters and used water cannon to hold off… Read the full press release
Jersey, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Patrick Burke, owner and managing director of The Atlantic Hotel, has once again been invited to take part in the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) from 2nd to 5th December 2013. This top trade show opens today at the Palais des Congres in Cannes and is the world’s leading ‘by invitation… Read the full press release
Tallinn, Estonia, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of winding down flight operations in Lithuania connected to the termination of its contractual relationship with Vilnius-based Air Lituanica, Estonian Air has decided to service the Vilnius – Berlin route only through 15 December 2013 and Vilnius – Amsterdam through 6 January 2014. “After Estonian Air was forced to… Read the full press release
Maldives, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Retreat & Spa Maldives unveils its BRING THE BRIGHT New Year Eve exclusive program. All guests at the retreat are invited to join ‘the yacht night’ – the ultimate way to celebrate the arrival of 2014. Resident DJ, Xeum, will open the night festivities at LIVING ROOM by setting the scene for… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., United States, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After 100 days and 123,039 votes the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo received her name—Bao Bao—today, Sunday, Dec. 1. Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough, Ambassador Cui Tiankai from the People’s Republic of China and Assistant Secretary Kerri-Ann Jones from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Dubai celebrates this festive season in true tradition and style with an array of seasonal delicacies, events and spa offerings. Raffles Dubai invites you on December 6th to our Christmas tree lighting, an enchanting evening that promises a fun filled and magical experience for all. Savour an array of delicacies… Read the full press release