2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — From November this year, non-stop flights will be available from Copenhagen Airport to Florida. Norwegian, Scandinavia’s second largest airline, announced plans today for the airline’s first long-haul service out of Copenhagen. The new route is to Fort Lauderdale, less than an hour’s drive north of Miami. The first Norwegian flight will take… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Transportation
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director
Airport Authority Board of Directors Approves Unanimously MESA, Ariz., 2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority announced today that Jane L. Morris is the new Executive Director. Ms. Morris, 53, will report to the Board of Directors and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Airport and replaces the Airport Authority’s Lynn Kusy, who retired March… Read the full press release
Ryanair purchases 175 new Next Generation 737-800 airplanes from Boeing
When finalized, deal will allow Ryanair to grow traffic to more than 100 million passengers per annum, and create more than 3,000 new jobs across the airline 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 Mar) signed an agreement with the Boeing Company to purchase 175 new Next Generation 737-800 airplanes. When… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Launches New Ad Campaign with TBWA\Chiat\Day
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fresh face of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is coming to a television near you! Today, the airline kicks off its new advertising campaign with TBWA\Chiat\Day—its first with the agency. Southwest worked with TBWA\Chiat\Day to build a campaign that tells the story of how Southwest became America’s Largest Domestic airline, while also… Read the full press release
IATA Honors the 2013 Top-Performing Global Training Partners
Montreal, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its 2013 worldwide best performing training partners as part of its training partner recognition programs. The IATA Training and Development Institute (ITDI) training partner recognition program recognizes excellence among IATA’s Authorized Training Centers (ATCs). The program also awards IATA’s strongest partners in dangerous goods… Read the full press release
Dès aujourd’hui: le premier navetteur avec la carte MOBIB
Les navetteurs dont l’abonnement annuel tombera très bientôt à échéance seront prochainement transférés vers MOBIB : une carte de transport intermodale sur laquelle plusieurs abonnements peuvent être placés. Cette carte à puce au format bancaire pratique est respectueuse de l’environnement et facile à utiliser. 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — La SNCB lance cette semaine vers ses abonnés… Read the full press release
TUI connects Hamburg with the Caribbean
TUI connects Hamburg with the Caribbean – Market leader launches full charter long-haul flights from Hamburg in winter 2013/14 / Long-haul trend continues / 30 percent growth in winter Hanover / Hamburg, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting in the 2013/14 winter season, TUI will link Hamburg non-stop with the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Barbados. A Boeing… Read the full press release
Boston, primer destino trasatlántico del A330 de Iberia
Dispone del nuevo producto de largo radio de Iberia con butacas que se convierten en camas totalmente planas en la clase Business y el sistema más avanzado de entretenimiento a bordo tanto para pasajeros de la clase ejecutiva como de la cabina Turista En breve, Iberia ofrecerá WIFI y conectividad GSM para envío y recepción… Read the full press release
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines unveil new full-flat seat interior with their new World Business Class cabin
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines unveil new World Business Class cabin interior, with a new full-flat seat Cabin Interior KLM has teamed up with Dutch top designer Hella Jongerius to introduce a brand-new atmosphere, furnishings and style in World Business Class. The guiding principle is the customer’s comfort and privacy as befits KLM…. Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR UKRAINE ANNOUNCES DELIVERY OF 3RD AIRCRAFT TO ITS BASE AT KIEV (ZHULIANY) AIRPORT
New technology saves fuel and helps lowering fares Kiev, Ukraine, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air Ukraine, the first Ukrainian low-cost airline, announced delivery of a new Airbus А320 aircraft to its hub at Kiev (Zhuliany) Airport. The Airbus А320 has arrived to Kiev this weekend from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. Wizz Air Ukraine’s new… Read the full press release
flydubai touches down at Sri Lanka’s new Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
Carrier to start scheduled operations to its second destination in Sri Lanka on 21 May 2013 Year-on-year increase in passenger numbers indicative of the carrier’s commitment to boosting tourism in the market Hambantota, Sri Lanka, 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, today made a special touch down at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, also known… Read the full press release
Norwegian already flies direct to Ibiza from London Gatwick
2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle is launching its 14th new direct route from its new base at London Gatwick. Starting May 25th, the airline will fly once a week, on Saturdays, from London Gatwick to the popular Spanish island of Ibiza. In April, Norwegian is establishing a new base of operations at London’s Gatwick… Read the full press release
LAX GATEWAY PYLONS TO GO DARK IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL EARTH HOUR, SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Los Angeles, California, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons that illuminate the main entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will light solid green one hour before Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23. Then, during Earth Hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pylons will be turned off as part of a coordinated worldwide… Read the full press release
Airport Ambassadors Aim High with Customer Excellence
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds City College Principal Peter Roberts and Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood today celebrated the successful completion of a bespoke training programme by the airport’s frontline employees. Seven Airport Ambassadors were presented with certificates for the ‘Standards of Excellence – Leeds Bradford International Airport’ qualification – a ten-week training course… Read the full press release
Gatwick opens new routes to high-growth markets
Gatwick today opens a new route to Moscow with easyJet This follows new routes recently launched to other key emerging markets Gatwick is helping to improve connectivity with the capacity we have today 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today’s inaugural flight from Gatwick to Moscow comes as the airport reveals its increasing number of connections to key… Read the full press release
Virgin Trains urges customers to book seats as Easter trains fill up
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is urging those planning to use its services over the Easter weekend to firm up their plans and take advantage of free seat reservations. 100,000 tickets for Virgin Trains services have already been sold for the period from Thursday 28 March to Tuesday 2 April. With significant engineering works taking… Read the full press release
Southwest and AirTran Finish Connecting Their Networks
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has successfully completed the connection between the Southwest and AirTran networks. Customers are now able to purchase itineraries to the airlines’ combined 97 destinations, including international, in one transaction. The newly connected itineraries are on sale now via all Southwest and AirTran sales channels… Read the full press release
See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling
Dreaming of a holiday in Central Europe? Planning a trip to Asia? See the summer season route selection for Helsinki Airport and step into a wonderful holiday feeling. 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport provides regular connections to beautiful scenery, such as the culture-rich cities of Central Europe and beach resorts of the Mediterranean. There are… Read the full press release
Civil Aviation Authority: Passenger numbers at UK airports up 1.4 million, but still below 2007 peak
UK airports handled 1.4 million (0.6%) more passengers in 2012 than 2011 London airports grew by 1.3 million and regional airports by 0.1 million Overall passenger numbers are still 8% below the peak reached in 2007 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK airports handled 221 million passengers during 2012 according to figures published by the Civil Aviation… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport named best Airport in the Middle East by Airport Council International
The Capital’s Airport registered the biggest improvement in ASQ overall satisfaction results in the region for 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrates today winning the title of “Best Airport for the Middle East region’ for Abu Dhabi International Airport in the recent Airports Council International (ACI) ASQ… Read the full press release
Olympic spirit lives on at Heathrow’s Terminal 1
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the success of Heathrow’s London park themed Games terminal for the London 2012 Olympics, Heathrow have recreated the traditional park set within Terminal 1. Terminal 1’s gate 20, which sees over 270,000 passengers from all over the world, has been transformed into a neighbourhood green, complete with park benches, iconic images… Read the full press release
Travelport and Alitalia complete merchandising deployment
Italian carrier distributing bags, lounge access and insurance to Travelport-connected agents Rome, Italy, 2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, and Alitalia, Compagnia Aerea Italiana, today announce the completed rollout of ancillary services to Travelport-connected agencies in Italy. The content, which includes the… Read the full press release
New Distribution Capability Filing with US DOT
Washington, D.C., 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval of Passenger Services Conference Resolution 787, which is the foundation standard for the New Distribution Capability (NDC). NDC is an IATA-led collaborative industry initiative to define an Extensible Markup Language (XML)… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific launches ‘Always Game’ Campaign for 2013 Hong Kong Sevens
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is back as Co-Title Sponsor and Official Airline of the Hong Kong Sevens 2013, and is getting the fun underway by launching the “Always Game” marketing campaign, which includes the airline’s new Sevens television commercial and a Sevens pop-up store at Hysan Place. As Hong Kong’s home carrier for… Read the full press release
THE NORTHERN BELLE SPREADS A LITTLE MAGIC IN AID OF ‘WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR’ CHILDREN’S CHARITY
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In April 2013, the Northern Belle will contribute to making many deserving families’ dreams come true when it donates the entire train and services for a night to raise money for the ‘When You Wish Upon A Star’ children’s charity. The Northern Belle will depart from Manchester Victoria on 13th April taking… Read the full press release
GBTA Asks For Delay In Knife Policy On Board Aircraft
Alexandria, VA, 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, on the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to allow knives on board aircraft. “The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) urges the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to delay implementation of its recently announced policy allowing passengers to… Read the full press release
Gatwick submits recommendations for key sifting criteria for capacity options
Gatwick lists eight key tests to help the Airports Commission identify the best options for further development Gatwick provides comment on the Department for Transport’s demand forecasting 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has submitted its list of suggested criteria the Airports Commission should use to determine which airport locations would be suitable for further study…. Read the full press release
Bristol-Hannover council welcomes new air link with twin city
2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The organisation behind one of Bristol’s oldest twinning links has welcomed the impact a new flight from the region’s airport will have on its activities. The Bristol-Hannover Council was founded in 1947 and remains active in promoting links between the two cities. The Council has welcomed news that bmi regional will operate… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines announces its big deal…
A giant purchase decision of 117 aircrafts… Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, forges ahead on being unrivalled in Europe with adding 117 Airbus airplanes to its fleet… 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Being the fastest growing carrier of the world, Turkish Airlines has become one of the biggest airline companies in aviation industry. New aircrafts are… Read the full press release
Expedia Affiliate Network Helps Air Tahiti Nui Boost Hotel Offering
London, 2013-03-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company, today announces an extended partnership with Air Tahiti Nui (ATN), one of the South Pacific’s leading international airlines, which offers daily non-stop service from Los Angeles International Airport to Tahiti and Paris. The deal will see ATN… Read the full press release