Monthly Archives: April 2016

airberlin to operate more flights from Berlin to the Dominican Republic and the USA this coming winter

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The premium airline develops its USA and Caribbean services from Berlin and Dusseldorf BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin will dramatically expand its range of long-haul flights this coming winter (2016/17). Germany’s second-largest airline will base an additional type A330-200 aircraft at Berlin Tegel, with 19 seats in the exclusive FullFlat Business… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s annual and special shareholders meeting will be held on April 29, 2016 in Mirabel, Québec

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Showcasing Bombardier’s innovative products and state-of-the-art facility Montréal, 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today that its annual and special meeting of shareholders will take place at its cutting-edge Commercial Aircraft facility in Mirabel, Québec on April 29, 2016 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). “This will be an exciting opportunity for Bombardier’s shareholders to walk… Read the full press release

Bombardier Business Aircraft to deliver 20 Challenger 350 aircraft to an undisclosed customer

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Montréal, 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that it has received a firm order for 20 Challenger 350 aircraft. For competitive reasons, the customer will remain undisclosed at this time. Based on the 2016 list prices for standard-equipped aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately $534 million US. “With its… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu opens 261 rooms Radisson Blu Hotel in Abidjan Airport in Côte d’Ivoire

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport in Côte d’Ivoire. Operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport boasts 261 rooms including suites and exceptional meeting facilities. The hotel is… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu now with eighth hotels in Finland

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Today (31 Mar 2016) the legendary Grand Hotel Tammer in Tampere reopens its doors and becomes the eighth Radisson Blu hotel in Finland. Built in 1929, this striking hotel has been the scene for many great events. With all its rich tales, the newly renovated Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer is a grand setting for a stay… Read the full press release

Korean Air to launch new flight services from Incheon International Airport in Seoul to Okinawa, Japan

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Seoul, South Korea, 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has announced today that it will launch new flight services from Incheon International Airport in Seoul to Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, from May 5th, 2016 which will be the 16th destination in Japan for the carrier. Korean Air will operate daily flights on Incheon-Okinawa route,… Read the full press release

Vancouver Airport Authority unveiles the new yvr.ca website for Vancouver International Airport

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The new accessibility compliant site is also available in English, French and Chinese Richmond, B.C., 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — We’ve upgraded our terminals, we’ve improved our airfield, we’ve added new airlines, and now it’s time we bring our website into the digital age. Today, Vancouver Airport Authority unveiled the new yvr.ca website for Vancouver… Read the full press release

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. and the BoD recommend holders of operating partnership units (OP Units) reject MacKenzie’s unsolicited offer

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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Recommends That Holders of Operating Partnership Units of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. Reject “Mini Tender” Offer by Certain Affiliates of MacKenzie Capital Management, LP BETHESDA, Md., 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) has learned that certain affiliates of MacKenzie Capital Management, LP (“Purchaser”)… Read the full press release

Boutique Air released summer schedule for flights from Silver CIty, NM to Albuquerque, NM and Phoenix, AZ

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Boutique Air Announces New Summer Schedule for Silver City Carrier to offer fares starting at $59 to Albuquerque, $79 to Phoenix SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air released the summer schedule for flights from Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver CIty, NM to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, NM and… Read the full press release

British Airways to launch new service to Alicante (Spain) from London City this summer

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LONDON, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to launch a new leisure service to Alicante from London City to cover the busy holiday season this summer. The new flights to the heart of Spain’s Costa Blanca will operate four times a week for 10 weeks from the end of June. It will be… Read the full press release

British Airways introduces multiple mobile boarding passes for families and friends travelling together

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LONDON, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boarding British Airways flights has just got easier for families and friends travelling together thanks to the introduction of multiple mobile boarding passes. Previously, each person had to each carry their own smartphone to show their mobile boarding pass to go through security or board a flight. But now… Read the full press release

CDA announces partial lane closures on the lower level roadways of Terminal 5 and the domestic terminals at O’Hare International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces that partial lane closures will begin next week on the lower level roadways of Terminal 5 and the domestic terminals at O’Hare International Airport to accommodate improvement projects. Minimal traffic impacts are expected, however, the CDA cautions motorists and pedestrians to proceed… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces the appointment of Myrna M. Soto as its newest board member

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Myrna M. Soto as its newest board member, effective March 29, 2016. “We are looking forward to Myrna becoming a member of our board,” said Spirit’s Chairman of the Board, Mac Gardner. “Myrna’s expertise in… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new service linking Long Beach Airport and Oakland starting June 5, 2016

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced new service linking Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Oakland with four flights a day in each direction beginning Sunday, June 5, 2016.  Southwest® announced the news aboard the iconic RMS Queen Mary with Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia and other representatives of Long Beach government, business, and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways inaugurated its fourth United Kingdom gateway with direct flights between Doha and Birmingham

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Inaugural flight demonstrates airline’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom 73 flights per week now operate between the United Kingdom and Qatar Qatar Airways already serves London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh non-stop from Doha DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today inaugurated the airline’s fourth United Kingdom (U.K.) gateway, with direct… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways signs pledge to drive development and commercialisation of sustainable aviation biofuels

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Airline signs industry sustainable pledge to develop biofuel DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed a pledge to support the airline industry’s commitment to sustainable aviation fuels.  As a member of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), a world-leading environmental research programme, the pledge unites Qatar’s national airline with industry… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group to announce its first quarter 2016 financial results on April 21, 2016

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SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its first quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, April 21, 2016. A conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time/11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may listen to… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to form wholly owned subsidiary called McGee Air Services

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Company to provide industry leading ground handling, aircraft cleaning and airport mobility services SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines, Inc. today announced the company plans to form a wholly owned subsidiary called McGee Air Services, a dedicated airline services company that combines deep industry experience with a singular focus on providing best-in-class… Read the full press release