2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a book launch at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel on Wednesday 18 July 2012 to celebrate Her Regiment’s new book, Uniquely British. Compiled by The Household Cavalry’s men and officers, it tells the story of a historically ‘British’ year – a year in which Britain’s… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: July 23, 2012
Festival PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL Announces New Talent
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Festival PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL Presented by Target, an event celebrating Hispanic entertainment, culture and community, announces Sie7e,Matt Hunter, Funkdation Crew, Sebastien De La Cruz (America’s Got Talent), Elida Reyna and Michael Salgado, Lorena Rojas and Miguel Cotto are joining the line-up of talent performing and appearing during the free, open to the… Read the full press release
EUROCONTROL issues its ATM Cost-Effectiveness Report for 2010
Brussels, Belgium, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ACE 2010 Benchmarking Report – ACE stands for ATM Cost-Effectiveness – commissioned by the Performance Review Commission (PRC) is available now on EUROCONTROL’s website. This report, the tenth in a series launched in 2001, reviews the cost-effectiveness of Europe’s air traffic management (ATM) system, comparing the performance of 37 air navigation… Read the full press release
iPhone App Featuring Midway Terminal Maps for Travelers Now Available
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has again partnered with i-formula.com to develop an Apple iPhone version of the terminal maps at Midway International Airport. The app is available now for free through iTunes . Visit the iTunes App Store and enter “airport-maps” in the search field to locate and download the app. The app allows passengers to virtually navigate… Read the full press release
Iberia and American Airlines extend code shares to more destinations
Iberia customers can book to 16 new US destinations via New York, Chicago, Dallas and Miami. The tickets can be acquired on the www.iberia.com website 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of July 23, Iberia customers can fly to 16 new US cities under code shares with American Airline via Chicago, Dallas, Miami and New York. The new destinations are: Fort Lauderdale, via Nueva… Read the full press release
Zurich Airport Key Figures – June 2012
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 2,202,293 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during June 2012, a gain of 2.9% versus June 2011. The year to date passenger growth stands at +3.1%. Traffic Figures O&D or local passengers (originating or departing from Zurich) increased by 0.1% to 1,438,838 compared to previous June (YTD +2.5%). Transfer passengers… Read the full press release
O’Hare Site of “Noble Lifesaver” Exercise
CHICAGO, July 19, 2012 – What would happen to patients if the hospital they were in was affected by an earthquake or other disaster? That was the scenario Wednesday at O’Hare International Airport as nearly 150 staff members from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center participated in an emergency exercise called “Noble Lifesaver”. The purpose of… Read the full press release
PILOT PROJECT AT YYC COULD LEAD TO FASTER SECURITY SCREENING
CALGARY, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today announced a pilot project that allows some passengers to leave their laptops in their carry-on bag during the screening process. The pilot started June 19 at the Trusted Traveller CATSA/Nexus Security Line at the Calgary International Airport (Concourse “A”). “CATSA is always looking… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service between Chicago O’Hare and Tampa, Phoenix-Mesa
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines today announced it will add new nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Tampa, Florida and Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. The new routes are seasonal, with service for both to begin on November 8, 2012 and continue through April 24, 2013. A Spirit Airlines flight lands at O’Hare “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the City of Chicago, I commend Spirit… Read the full press release
Hainan Airlines to Launch New Service at O’Hare International Airport
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Aviation are pleased to announce that Hainan Airlines has received federal regulatory approval authorizing it to begin nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). China-based Hainan is the largest privately-owned airline in China. Hainan operates more than 2,800 weekly flights to cities throughout China as well as international destinations in Africa, Asia,Australia, Europe, the Middle… Read the full press release
MANX2.COM WELCOMES ADDITIONAL BELFAST TO LONDON HEATHROW FLIGHTS
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manx2.com has welcomed announcement that Irish airline Air Lingus will start a new service from Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow when it switches its operations from Belfast International Airport in the autumn. It means Isle of Man residents will have an even more frequent and convenient link to Heathrow Airport via Belfast. Manx2.com Managing Director,… Read the full press release
Team SA’s send-off at O.R Tambo International Airport
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hundreds of South African supporters gathered at O.R. Tambo International Airport today to bid the 2012 SA Olympic Team farewell. 140 Olympic qualifying athletes led by their mascot as well as team managers were greeted with cheers from fans at the International Trade Bureau (ITB) at O.R Tambo International Airport. Airports Company… Read the full press release
Hobby Airport celebrates change as it reopens the departure-level ramp; Opens Pappas Bar-B-Q
HOUSTON, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Houston Airport System celebrates two important developments that are sure to put smiles on the faces of the millions of customers who fly in and out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) by putting customers’ needs first and sprinkling in some Texas flavor. Effective immediately, Hobby’s departure-level roadway/drop-off ramp is… Read the full press release
AER LINGUS CONFIRMS MOVE TO GEORGE BEST BELFAST CITY AIRPORT
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aer Lingus increases vital London connections says CEO as airline moves following tendering process. AER Lingus is to move to George Best Belfast City Airport in the autumn after five years at Belfast International.Following a tender process involving both airports the decision has been taken to base two aircraft at the city airport… Read the full press release
Solar panels installed at Schiphol
Exploring the possibilities of generating green energy with solar panels 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and technical services provider Imtech have installed a total of 9,500 m2 of solar panels at Schiphol-Northwest. The solar panels have been installed as part of a trial to determine whether the generation of large-scale cost-effective solar energy has… Read the full press release
Iberia launches new flights from Spain to Ghana
It starts flying from Madrid to Accra today July 18, with two weekly flights, on Wednesdays and Saturdays Iberia offers easy connections from Madrid airport to almost 100 destinations in Europe and the Americas Madrid, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia launches new flights from Spain to Ghana. From today July 18, the Spanish airline operates two weekly direct… Read the full press release
EUROCONTROL Permanent Commission appoints Frank Brenner as new Director General from January 2013
Brussels, Belgium, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The EUROCONTROL Permanent Commission has appointed Mr Frank Brenner as Director General of EUROCONTROL with effect from 1 January 2013. Mr Brenner is currently the DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH) General Manager Operations for FABEC. Prior to this, he held a number of different positions with DFS most recent of which was… Read the full press release
Spanish Under-19 football champions now in Madrid
In a special flight that landed at 15:30 h, after leaving Tallinn, Estonia almost three and a half hours earlier 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia again had the honour to bring a victorious Spanish football team home two weeks following the Spanish national side’s winning of the European Cup. On this occasion it was the under-19 side, which… Read the full press release
FLYBE CELEBRATES TEN YEARS
Leading regional airline marks tenth anniversary of changed business model with limited time 10% ticket sale on key selected routes 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2012 is a significant year for Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, as it today celebrates the tenth anniversary since its changed business model transformed the then 23-year old airline, into Flybe. To mark the… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Announces Hilton Hotels & Resorts Development In Iraq
DUBAI & MCLEAN, Va., 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced expansion plans in Iraqi Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, with the signing of a management agreement with the Mihtab Group to develop the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the rapidly growing city of Erbil, Iraq. The 300-room Hilton Erbil Hotel & Spa, which is… Read the full press release
CHINESE LADIES GYMNASTICS OLYMPIC TEAM ARRIVE IN BELFAST
Athletes from the Chinese Ladies Gymnastics Olympic Team arrived at Belfast City Airport yesterday evening 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team will base their pre-games training camp at Salto Gymnastics Centre in Lisburn, where they will be based for the duration of the 10 day camp. Tony Byrne (General Manager of Salto Gymnastics Centre… Read the full press release
ACSA wraps up Winter Warmers Campaign on Nelson Mandela Day
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) initiated its Winter Warmers campaign on 1 June 2012 across its nine airports to benefit children in need across the country. The objective of the campaign was to provide winter warmers on Mandela Day for children in various schools identified by the airports. Nelson Mandela is passionate… Read the full press release
Ancillary Revenue reported by airlines grew to EUR 18.23 billion in 2011 and jumped 66% in two years
Ancillary Revenue reported by airlines grew to €18.23 billion in 2011 and jumped 66% in two years Analysis from IdeaWorksCompany, sponsored by Amadeus, reveals that United, Delta, American and Qantas are top ancillary revenue carriers for 2011 and 2010. Madrid, Spain & Shorewood, Wisconsin, USA, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultancy in the area… Read the full press release
Aviation Cmsr. Andolino to Speak at Aero Club of Washington 7/25
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino will be the monthly keynote speaker at the Aero Club of Washington next Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Washington, D.C. Seats are still available; to register for this event, click here or call Aero Club at (703) 327-7082. Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino. Andolino will give a luncheon presentation on “Investing in… Read the full press release
Midway Airport Receives Perfect Safety Rating from FAA
CHICAGO, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that Midway International Airport completed its annual inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airfield safety with no violations – a perfect score! This annual inspection judges an airport’s compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139, which addresses airfield operations including pavement, signage, lighting, markings, inspection… Read the full press release
Bahrain Airport Company Names Mohamed Al Binfalah as new CEO
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that it has appointed Mohamed Yusuf Al Binfalah as its new CEO, taking up the post in September. Mr. Al Binfalah, a high achieving Bahraini with a proven track record and who is currently serving as CEO of Olive VFM Holding Company BSC (C), brings a… Read the full press release
A380 Inaugural Ceremony, Press Conference & Public Viewing Part
2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa introduces First-Ever A380 service to Texas Inaugural ceremony and press conference at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport and Public Viewing Party Lufthansa to Offer Daily A380 Service to Houston; Aircraft Media Tours When: Wednesday, August 1 What: Inaugural Flight and Arrival of Lufthansa A380 to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport Invitation-only Airport… Read the full press release
Bill Marriott Challenges You to a Cook-Off
Contest announced on his blog Marriott on the Move. 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — So you think you can cook? Bill Marriott is holding his first cook-off challenge. Using random ingredients, can you whip up a delicious meal? Send him a photo and he will declare a winner based on presentation. “This began as a contest among Marriott… Read the full press release
Frontier Announces Nonstop Service Between Denver and South Bend Beginning Oct. 11
Nonstop fares starting at $79 available until Saturday only at FrontierAirlines.com DENVER, July 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service between its Denver, Colo. (DEN), hub and South Bend, Ind. (SBN), with four weekly nonstop flights beginning on Oct. 11, 2012. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low… Read the full press release
Houston Airports Is in a New York State of Mind, Welcomes New Route
Houston, TX, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delta Airlines and Houston Airport System officials are holding an inaugural event announcing new service on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, in George Bush Intercontinental Airport. WHO: Perry Miller, Interim General Manager–Bush Intercontinental and Milton Coulon, Station Manager–Delta Airlines WHAT: Delta Airlines to announce new route to Houston with a New… Read the full press release