Group Demand on the Mend in Time for New Year

TravelClick Data Shows Hotel Performance Closes Out Year Strong and Continues to Show Positive Gains in 2013 NEW YORK, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a dip in demand over the past couple of months, group occupancy is once again beginning to increase, according to data from the December 2012 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). When… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Names Constance von Muehlen Managing Director of Airframe, Engine and Component MRO

SEATTLE, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Constance von Muehlen to managing director of airframe, engine and component maintenance repair and overhaul. In her role within the airline’s Maintenance & Engineering Division, von Muehlen will lead maintenance teams, supplier operations associated with products, and Alaska’s materials and stores organization. A veteran who flew Black… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Announces New Service from Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach

Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced that starting April 25, 2013, it is adding daily nonstop seasonal service from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered… Read the full press release

airberlin Embraces “Lean & Smart”

Implementation of “Turbine” turnaround programme has begun Focus on core markets and stringent business model Initiatives defined of around 400 million euros by the end of 2014 Greater cost efficiency and even more customer orientation Stabilisation and expansion of competitive position 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today airberlin began to implement its “Turbine” turnaround programme. This is… Read the full press release