Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures

Hong Kong, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for December 2013 that show passenger numbers increasing in line with the capacity increase for the month. Cargo and mail tonnage, however, showed a year-on-year decline despite more capacity being available. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces additional improvements to its golf program

A new Director of Golf, restaurant and course redesign provide for an enhanced experience on and off the course Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, US, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already revered as a top golf destination boasting two expert-designed courses in one of the most stunning locations in the world, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces additional improvements to its golf… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku starts 2014 with Pizza & Pasta Nights at Zafferano Restaurant

Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku starts 2014 with new events and promotions, beginning with Pizza & Pasta Nights at Zafferano Restaurant. The Hotel’s signature all-day restaurant is named from the Italian word for “saffron,” the spice that grows abundantly in Azerbaijan. The Italian-themed menu highlights delicious specialties from Central Italy. Guests can enjoy… Read the full press release

BAC signed with Shenzhen CIMC TIANDA Airport Support LTD for new passenger boarding bridges at Bahrain International Airport

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its’ mission to enhance the airport’s infrastructure and services, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today signing an agreement with Shenzhen CIMC TIANDA Airport Support LTD to replace the existing passenger bridges at Bahrain International Airport with new state-of-the-art Passenger Boarding Bridges. The signing ceremony, held during the Bahrain… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport now offers 60 minutes free of charge Wi-Fi access at its passenger terminals

Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fraport AG, the owner and manager of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), continues to expand its Internet service at FRA. Effective immediately, passengers and visitors at FRA can use their own digital devices to access the airport’s Wi-Fi network for 60 minutes free of charge. Available throughout FRA’s passenger terminals, Fraport’s Wi-Fi access… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport announced new rules for liquids in carry-on luggage during 2014 XXII Winter Olympics and XI Winter Paralympics in Sochi

Moscow, Russia, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a decree issued by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, several changes now apply to the rules of pre-flight and post-flight inspection as of January 11, 2013. One of them prohibits the transportation of all kinds of liquids in carry-on luggage for flights departing from airports located in the Russian Federation. This measure is aimed at ensuring the protection of civil aviation facilities against unlawful… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens the first airport TSA Pre-Check application site in the Southeast

Travelers now have the opportunity to apply for expedited screening during transit Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Delta Air Lines opened the first airport TSA Pre-Check application site in the Southeast today. TSA Pre-Check is an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways starts Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton service from Monday 20 January 2014

Leeds, UK, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eastern Airways’ new service from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton, aimed primarily at business travellers, launches on Monday 20 January 2014. The UK’s second largest regional airline will offer three flights each weekday in each direction, as well as a Sunday service to ensure business communities in Yorkshire and on… Read the full press release

Eurostar and Keolis joint venture shortlisted to bid for the East Coast Mainline franchise

London, UK, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A joint venture led by integrated transport operator Keolis has been shortlisted to bid for the East Coast Mainline franchise, as announced (today) by the Department for Transport. Keolis, which has joined with international rail operator, Eurostar, will draw on its global experience of operating long distance inter-city services to submit… Read the full press release

UNWTO’s planned activities for the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR Madrid 22-26 January 2014

Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The presentation of the 2013 UNWTO Awards, a Ministerial Debate on the future of tourism in the Middle East and North Africa and a business-to-business event connecting African tourism companies with Spanish and Portuguese counterparts are among the many UNWTO activities planned for the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR (Madrid, Spain,… Read the full press release