Daily Archives: January 27, 2014

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines partner with nonprofit organizations to transport 7,300 pounds of medical and educational supplies to Addis Ababa

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Airline’s 19 th flight is the most of any carrier involved in Boeing’s Humanitarian Delivery Flight program Everett, WA, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Ethiopian Airlines have partnered with non-profit organizations, Seattle Anesthesia Outreach and Evangelical Africa Mission Outreach, to transport 7,300 pounds (3,311 kilograms) of medical and educational supplies to the Ethiopian capital,… Read the full press release

160 people from less-advantaged families embark on journey of lifetime with the Cathay Pacific Spirit of Hong Kong Community Flight 2014

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Hong Kong, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Cathay Pacific Spirit of Hong Kong Community Flight 2014 took off from Hong Kong International Airport today, taking more than 160 residents from 69 less-advantaged single-parent families into the skies over the city. The participants had never had the opportunity to fly together with their families before. The community flight… Read the full press release

Swissport International sign multi-year ground handling contract with low-cost airline Germanwings

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International (Swissport), the world’s largest provider of ground handling services for the aviation industry, and Germanwings, one of the most successful low-cost airlines in Europe, have signed a multi-year ground handling contract. In the context of this contract, Swissport commenced ground handling services for Germanwings at four locations, Birmingham, Geneva,… Read the full press release

Sochi 2014 Games the first winter games to have sports events broadcast in Super Hi-Vision digital format

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2014 Games in Sochi will be the first winter games to have individual events broadcast in Super Hi-Vision digital format, which has 16 times the resolution of HDTV with 22.2 surround sound. The Olympic and Paralympic events will be filmed using brand new spidercams, rail cams, and cameras mounted on… Read the full press release

2014 Sochi Games press-conference for accredited media at the Main Media Center in Sochi

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first press-conference for accredited media took place at the Main Media Center next to the Olympic Park today. The way of journalists and broadcasters’ work is determined due to the international standards for the staging of major events. To ensure a productive and comfortable environment for journalists and broadcasters at… Read the full press release

Midway International Airport recorded its highest ever passenger total during 2013 with more than 20 million passengers

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Chicago, IL, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces that in 2013, Midway International Airport recorded its highest passenger total in the airport’s 86-year history with more than 20 million passengers. This passenger total exceeds Midway’s previous record, set in 2012, by nearly five percent. “Midway International Airport is a vital part of our city’s strong transportation network… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines introduces airweave® mattress and pillow in Business Class on JAL international routes

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airweave mattress and pillow onboard JAL SKY SUITE 777 Tokyo, Japan, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been providing airweave ® mattress and pillow in Business Class on JAL international routes. In response to the suggestion from many passengers, the airline has started to introduce them in First Class from January 1, 2014 on international routes. Highlights of the updated mattress include one… Read the full press release

Jové Kitchen & Bar opened on the ground floor at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

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Fresh, modern and uniquely Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jové. Named for the Italian god of the sky, it’s a word that evokes confidence, elegance and timeless vibrancy. At Jové Kitchen & Bar, the essence of Italian cuisine is infused with these qualities. With views that stretch out to the oceanfront pool terrace and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons announced more than half of its portfolio of hotels and resorts honoured with 117 awards by TripAdvisor

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More than half of the brand’s portfolio recognized for excellence in family, luxury, romance and more Toronto, Canada, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year, TripAdvisor honours the world’s most outstanding properties with TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards in categories that include Top Hotels, Family Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Hotels for Romance, and Small Hotels. With a keen focus on maintaining the highest… Read the full press release

Southwest Airline to start service to Aruba, The Bahamas, and Jamaica from July 1, 2014

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BOOK NOW! Service to Aruba, The Bahamas, and Jamaica Begins July 1 Integration of AirTran Airways into Southwest Airlines Enters Final Phase Dallas, TX, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today delivered Customers a trio of Caribbean beach destinations just in time for summer travel planning. The largest carrier of domestic passengers in the… Read the full press release