Morpho, Bahrain Airport Company sign MoU for cooperation in the field of aviation security

2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Morpho (Safran) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) for cooperation in the field of aviation security. The agreement was signed by the Chairman and CEO of Morpho, Jean-Paul Jainksy, and Waleed Fakhro,Manager – Aviation Marketing of BAC on Tuesday, June 18. The MoU establishes the… Read the full press release

The construction of the Connector building at Brussels Airport has begun

2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the preparation of the construction site, excavation work was started a few weeks ago for the construction of the Connector: a new building, as announced previously, that will connect the departure hall of Brussels Airport to Pier A. Once completed, the new building will make a world of difference in terms… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport: Temporary Runway Closures June 25th through June 29th

Final Closures of Two Runways for Federally Mandated Work SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has announced that two runways will be closed temporarily on alternate days next week for construction activity surrounding the federally mandated Runway Safety Areas (RSA) initiative. Upon completion of this work, the two runways, 28L and… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: New flight takes off in time for first stage of Tour de France in Corsica

Tour link helps get Bristol-Bastia service off to a flying start 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new flight from Bristol to Bastia commenced yesterday (Sunday 23 June), offering holidaymakers in the South West and Wales the chance to visit the Mediterranean island of Corsica – which hosts the ‘Grand Départ’ of the Tour de France next… Read the full press release

London Gatwick welcomed the Thomson Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the airport for the first time

Thomson brings the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to London Gatwick for the first time Long-range Dreamliner has the ability to fly non-stop to the furthest destinations from the UK One-off Menorca service comes ahead of scheduled services to Cancun starting this July and Phuket in November 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — London Gatwick today (21 June 2013) welcomed the… Read the full press release

Air France to join climate and atmospheric pollution monitoring project IAGOS

Since 14 June 2013, Air France has been transporting atmospheric measuring equipment on board an Airbus A340. By participating in the IAGOS project, the Company is demonstrating its ambition to improve awareness about the impact of air transport on the environment. 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The European project IAGOS (In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System)… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office unveils its brand-new website in 15 languages

2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the soft launch of its Beta-version website last year, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) now officially unveils its brand-new website in 15 languages in accord with its aim of diversifying the tourism markets and expanding the international markets for Macau. With the booming popularity of the Internet and Smartphone products today,… Read the full press release

Massport increases FY 2014 Total Budget to $592 million, 2.5 percent higher than previous year

Budget is a 2.5 percent increase and is planned around nine major initiatives. BOSTON, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today voted to approve a Business Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 of $592 million, which is a 2.5 percent increase or $14.4 million higher than the previous year. The budget reflects… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco

2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco in a completely revisited formula: trattoria at lunchtime, pizzeria and barbecue for dinner. Guests can bask in the shade of the garden’s century-old holm oak trees by the green Spa pool as they savour Italian and regional specialties refreshed with Chef Vito Mollica’s creative touch, and… Read the full press release

New study highlights Airbnb’s positive impact on the local economy in Paris

San Francisco, Calif., 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading marketplace for booking, discovering, and listing unique spaces around the world, today released a new study that highlights Airbnb’s positive impact on the local economy in Paris. After a first study revealing Airbnb’s impact on its hometown San Francisco, this new study found that the Airbnb… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways To Increase Frequency On Cairo – Doha Route To Triple Daily

Airline To Increase Frequency To Egyptian Capital From 16 To 21 Flights A Week Daily Flights From Cairo Each Morning, Afternoon and Evening… …Offering Excellent Connections Via Doha Hub To Cities Across Asia Pacific, Europe And The Middle East Cairo, EGYPT, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways is set to increase frequency on its popular Cairo… Read the full press release

airberlin vouchers can now be redeemed online

An even easier way to make a gift of a great holiday 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s now even easier to give friends or family a little treat: vouchers for amounts starting from ten euros can be issued via airberlin.com/flightvoucher, even at short notice, and given away as gifts. Any vouchers purchased can now also be redeemed… Read the full press release