CHICAGO, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Chicago touched down at O’Hare International Airport today (April 10, 2013). Qatar now offers flights three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, between Chicago O’Hare and Qatar Airways’ hub in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar. Effective June 15, the Chicago – Doha route… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: April 11, 2013
The Austrian airline NIKI named “Superbrand Austria 2013”
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian airline NIKI, which is a member of the airberlin group, has been awarded the status of “Superbrand” for sustainable, high quality brand management, which places it among the strongest brands in Austria. “A brand is only ever as good as the product it represents. Flying with NIKI means quality service… Read the full press release
TSA PreCheck Improves Security and Efficiency; Should Be Expanded
Removing Barriers to Enrollment Will Boost Security While Reducing Cost Growth Washington, D.C., 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In testimony today before the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation Security, Geoff Freeman, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the U.S. Travel Association, said that the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) modern, risk-based passenger aviation screening system known… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S BARGAIN THURSDAY! – FLY LONDON TO DOLE FROM JUST £14.99
100,000 seats on over 1,000 European routes in May & June from only £14.99 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 11 Apr), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Dole from just £14.99 in May and June as part of its weekly ‘Bargain Thursday’… Read the full press release
Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day
MELBOURNE, Australia, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day Sunday 12 May, 2013. The famous Hilton buffet breakfast will be available to all between 7am and 11am at Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, just $45 for adults (including a glass of sparkling), $25 for children up… Read the full press release
Heathrow’s Terminal 5 named world’s ‘Best Airport Terminal’ and Heathrow has been named ‘Best Airport for Shopping’
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has been named the world’s ‘Best Airport Terminal’ for a second time and Heathrow has been named ‘Best Airport for Shopping’ for a fourth time at this year’s World Airport Awards held yesterday (Wednesday 10 April) at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Geneva. The award reflects the findings of… Read the full press release
“New Germanwings” on faster approach path
New fares can be booked now – Firm transition dates for routes ex Hamburg, Berlin and Dusseldorf – New codeshare agreement between SWISS and Germanwings Frankfurt/Cologne, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “new Germanwings” is evolving very much faster than planned: It´s new “Best” and “Smart” fares will be available for booking at travel agencies for flights… Read the full press release
Travelport Unveils Travelport Merchandising Platform
Dublin, Ireland, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data to companies operating in the global travel industry, today unveiled the Travelport Merchandising Platform which transforms the way airlines deliver their products and the way that those products are displayed to travel agents. Travelport Merchandising Platform enables airlines to:… Read the full press release
“Best Airport” award went to Istanbul Ataturk Airport at “The World’s Best Airports Awards 2013”
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was chosen the “Best Airport” in Southern Europe as the result of surveys carried out by Skytrax. Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports Holding received the “Best Airport” award in Southern Europe at “The World’s Best Airports Awards 2013” organized by Skytrax, a leading… Read the full press release
Copenhagen Airport has the world’s best and friendliest security process
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — A total of 12.1 million passengers have rated 395 airports worldwide in the Skytrax international survey of passenger satisfaction, and the conclusion is clear: Copenhagen Airport has the world’s best and most friendly security process. “At a time when airport security screening is usually seen as a necessary evil, it is extremely… Read the full press release
British Airways partners with world number three golfer, Justin Rose, to become his Official Global Airline Partner
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with world number three golfer, Britain’s Justin Rose, to become his Official Global Airline Partner. Justin will support the airline’s global marketing activity, including personal appearances, media and PR, internal engagement and supporting Flying Start – the airline’s charity partnership with Comic Relief. Justin’s… Read the full press release