Daily Archives: July 18, 2013

Cheryl L. Marcell becomes Deputy Director of Business Development at Mineta San José International Airport

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SAN JOSE, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cheryl L. Marcell, IAP, will become Deputy Director of Business Development at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) starting July 22, 2013. Marcell will oversee all business development and revenue generation strategies for SJC in a newly created position. She has 13 years of experience in the airport industry, and most recently served… Read the full press release

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol expects to reduce energy consumption by installing LED lighting along its runways

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Energy savings of 70% Schiphol, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Over the next few years, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is going to replace all signs along its runways by new ones that are provided with LED lighting. The signs, currently illuminated using halogen lamps, are situated in the landing area to inform pilots about locations, routes, runway numbers… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials to provide special walkthrough of the Airport’s Concourse D Expansion Project

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Newest capital project offers nearly 91,000 sq. ft; quadruples space for new concessions WHO: Atlanta City Council Members Louis Miller, General Manager Miguel Southwell, Aviation Deputy General Manager, Commercial Development Jim Drinkard, Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development WHAT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials will provide a special walkthrough of the Airport’s newest… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to open the airport’s first common use VIP lounge

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Club at ATL located in International Terminal WHO: Atlanta City Council Members Louis Miller, General Manager Miguel Southwell, Aviation Deputy General Manager, Commercial Development Graham Richards, CEO, Airport Lounge Development WHAT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday will host the grand opening of The Club at ATL, the airport’s first common use… Read the full press release

Philippine basketry exhibition at San Francisco International Airport

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The mountainous northern part of the Philippine island of Luzon is referred to as the Cordillera Central.  For centuries, basketry formed an essential part of all aspects of daily life in this area. Baskets range in form and size, from portable lunch containers to woven jars. Winnowing trays, carrying baskets, and covered containers… Read the full press release

London City Airport Staff raised money on cycle charity event for Richard House Children’s Hospice

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A team of 40 employees and partners from London City Airport have completed a charity cycle challenge from London to Amsterdam.  The group cycled 166 miles in two days and have raised £25,000 for Richard House Children’s Hospice in East London. Declan Collier, CEO, London City Airport said:  “I am extremely proud… Read the full press release

British Airways to add more flights to Stockholm and Madrid from London City Airport this winter

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is adding more flights to two popular European capital cities from London City Airport this winter. From October 28 the airline is launching a third daily flight to Stockholm in Sweden and to Madrid in Spain. The additional flights will both operate in the middle of the day, perfect timing… Read the full press release

Family of four life-size elephant statues land on Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Management at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) had a jumbo sized surprise in store for passengers turning up at the Airport this morning following the arrival overnight of a family of four life-size elephants. The elephants are touring the region as part of a campaign organised by experts from Knowsley Safari and… Read the full press release

LAWA and Job Resources Centers to host job fair for over 280 food service jobs available at LAX

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Los Angeles, California, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Business and Job Resources Centers is coordinating a Targeted Recruitment Job Fair for HMS Host restaurants opening at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). HMS Host, a major concession operator at LAX, will interview applicants for more than 280 food service positions on July 20… Read the full press release

Major public art festival entitled “Influx: Art at LAX” at Los Angeles International Airport

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Influx: Art at LAX On view June 20 – Dec. 31, 2013; Self-guided tour map available online  Los Angeles, Calif., 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its expansion and renovation, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is launching its first-ever public art festival this month, entitled Influx: Art at LAX. Presented by Los Angeles World Airports… Read the full press release

30 minutes free Wi-Fi in the terminal to all passengers now available at Yorkshire’s Gateway Airport

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Yorkshire’s Gateway Airport will now offer 30 minutes free Wi-Fi in the terminal to all passengers. In partnership with Wi-Fi specialist BitBuzz, the complimentary service is easily accessible and can be connected to anywhere in the terminal. Passengers will be able to use Wi-Fi to access the weather forecast; currency rates or… Read the full press release

Jet2.com announced it started flights to Hungarian capital Budapest from Leeds Bradford Airport

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet2.com brings back Hungarian capital for Yorkshire travellers 2014 flights available to book now from £38.00 and Jet2holidays city breaks available from £199 Jet2.com has today announced the return of Budapest to its growing range of destinations available to Yorkshire travellers, becoming the only airline to give local people access to this… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport installed credit card readers in the pay machines located in its car parks

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In July, ahead of the summer peak season, Budapest Airport installed credit card readers in all of the pay machines located in its car parks at the airport. Customers can therefore pay for parking by credit card at all pay stations, in addition to the customer service offices. With this upgrade, long… Read the full press release

World leading architect Sir Terry Farrell and London Gatwick present an image of London served by a constellation of three major airports

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Sir Terry Farrell – world leading architect – and London Gatwick unveil an image of London served by a constellation of three major airports Expansion at London Gatwick will offer the crucial connectivity the UK needs True competition between three major London airports, supported by other airports, will drive better connectivity and prices for passengers… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport released passengers figures for June 2013

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport in June 2013 remained stable in year-on-year comparison with a plus of 0.1% to 2,064,063. Declines were recorded in the number of flight movements with minus 5.7% and maximum take-off weight with minus 3.1%. Cargo traffic rose by 0.3%. The number of local passengers… Read the full press release

flydubai to begin flights to Medina

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Airline to commence flights to the holy city during Ramadan Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai will begin operating flights to Medina  on 25 July 2013, making it the 65th destination for the Dubai-based airline and 15th addition this year. flydubai’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “The holy month of Ramadan is a perfect time… Read the full press release

Bentonville Convention & Vistiors Bureau Hires New Meeting Sales Manager

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Bentonville, AR, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Bentonville Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to announce their new hire, Darrel Harvey, as the Meeting Sales Manager. Darrel has experience on both sides of the convention arena attending conferences around the country as well as planning and facilitating one day events, weekend seminars, and week-long gatherings in multiple… Read the full press release

Iberia lanza la primera promoción donde el cliente elige el precio de su billete

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Para volar a Nueva York en el primer social flight de Iberia, del 20 al 25 de septiembre. El precio de salida, de 600 euros ida y vuelta, se reduce 5 euros cada segundo hasta que un cliente lo compre. Madrid, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bajo el lema “Compra tu billete de avión a Nueva York al… Read the full press release

Iberia obtiene el sello de la marca “Madrid Excelente”

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Este sello reconoce a la compañía como modelo de calidad y excelencia en las áreas de gestión empresarial, responsabilidad social y confianza de los clientes. La licencia del uso de la marca “Madrid Excelente” se concede por un periodo de tres años. Madrid, 2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia ha obtenido el sello de la marca “Madrid Excelente”… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Technik creates new jobs with its expansion in Budapest Airport

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa Technik Budapest increases its operational area by leasing further 2 000 sq meters of warehouse space from Budapest Airport. By this move the major German aircraft maintenance company will be able to increase its operations in Budapest in order to cope with the increasing business demand. In connection with this Lufthansa… Read the full press release

Air France, on a codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines, is offering flights to Erbil, Iraq

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2013-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 2 July to 15 September 2013, Air France is offering flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to a new destination in Iraq, thanks to a codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines (MEA), a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Air France customers traveling to Lebanon may, on arrival in Beirut, take a connection… Read the full press release