2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stirling Castle will be enjoying the sounds of Take That, The Script and The Stereophonics later this month. They are amongst a number of artists whose songs are to be given the ‘Heart of Scotland’ choir treatment, when the singers and sopranos in red take to the stage at the castle’s Great… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: August 22, 2013
Qatar Airways launched flights to Sulaymaniyah which is its fifth destination in Iraq
SULAYMANIYAH, Republic of Iraq, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fifth destination in the Republic of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, increasing the airline’s frequency across Iraq from 16 to 20 flights each week. The new services, which will operate four-times-a-week non-stop from the airline’s Doha hub, brings the carrier’s global network to 129… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines announced HOT low fares starting at $69 one-way for flights to select nonstop destinations nationwide
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Challenges YOU to Seize Your Vacation with Fares Starting as Low as $69 One-Way to Select Nonstop Destinations Nationwide Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran Airways are challenging Americans to stop allowing their vacation days to go unused and to seize the moment to Carpe Vacay! According to… Read the full press release
Key Customer Innovation and IT appointments at Alaska Airlines
SEATTLE, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has named three new managing directors to strengthen its growing Customer Innovation and Information Technology divisions as part of an effort to become the easiest airline to fly. “These new positions highlight Alaska Airlines’ continued investment in customer-friendly technology and innovation,” said Kris Kutchera, the carrier’s vice president of… Read the full press release
New increased baggage allowances announced by Qatar Airways
Check-in Up to 30kg in Economy, 40kg In Business And 50kg In First Class Doha, QATAR, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Effective 1 September 2013, passengers flying Qatar Airways routes worldwide will have enhanced baggage allowances with additional baggage weight allowed per person. Economy weight allowances have increased from 23kg to 30kg while Business and First Class… Read the full press release
airberlin offers members of its frequent flyer program topbonus to win additional 2,000 topbonus award miles
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Members of airberlin’s frequent flyer program, topbonus, not only earn award miles on flights but also with numerous partner companies and these miles can be redeemed for free flights. topbonus members who take one flight before 15th October, rent a car, stay in a hotel for a night and write a review… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways adds four additional weekly flights between Doha and Nairobi, Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Kenya’s East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Phyllis Kandie, welcomed Qatar Airways’ decision to increase its frequency between Doha and Nairobi by adding four additional weekly flights to and from the capital city. Beginning Sept. 1, 2013, the airline will increase its A320 aircraft flights to 18… Read the full press release
Travelport to relocate its Benelux helpdesk to the local Travelport office in Brussels
Relocated helpdesk to further enhance customer service Brussels, Belgium, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces the relocation of the Travelport Benelux helpdesk. The helpdesk, which will continue to be manned by leading, global helpdesk provider, Stefanini IT Solutions, will be relocated to the local… Read the full press release
Ryanair named best performing airline at Bristol Airport
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (20 Aug) celebrated receiving an inaugural Bristol Airport Tracker Award, which recognised outstanding flight performance by Ryanair aircraft at Bristol Airport. Ryanair was the best performing airline at Bristol having achieved a 100% record for correct departure routes on take-offs, minimising the noise disturbance… Read the full press release
New consumer verification security system introduced on Ryanair.com website
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (20 Aug) launched a new consumer verification security system on the Ryanair.com website, which offers increased security when booking Ryanair’s lowest fares on Ryanair.com. Delivered through CardinalCommerce’s Centinel® technology platform, the new system has been introduced across all Ryanair markets and provides consumers with… Read the full press release
Travelport opens new office in Erbil, Iraq
Erbil, Iraq, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has continued its Middle East expansion with the opening of a new office in Erbil, Iraq. The new commercial hub underlines the importance of Iraq as an important investment region for Travelport and now serves the travel agent… Read the full press release
Marriott International announced it ranked #4 on LATINA Style Magazine’s annual LATINA Style 50 Report
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATINA Style Magazine has ranked Marriott International #4 on its annual LATINA Style 50 Report. This annual survey serves as the most respected source of employment and career information for Hispanic women in the U.S. Companies responding to LATINA Style’s questionnaire are evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace such… Read the full press release
Travelport, Finnair announce new multi-year global distribution agreement
Finnish carrier chooses Travelport to support global expansion Helsinki, Finland, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, and Finnair, rated as the leading carrier in the Nordic region by Skytrax, the air travel reviewer, jointly announce a new, multi-year global distribution agreement. Finnair representative, Head of Global… Read the full press release
ADAC-operated Middle East business aviation airport Al Bateen Executive Airport to base Rotana Jet’s new A319 Airbus at its facilities
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport in the Middle East operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that Rotana Jet will be basing a new A319 Airbus at its facilities. The Rotana Jet fleet currently based at Al Bateen Executive Airport consists of… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrates the graduation of its first group of 16 managers from ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP)
Emiratization of senior management and executive positions at Abu Dhabi Airports Company reaches 63% Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company is celebrating the graduation of its first group of 16 managers, 11 of which are UAE nationals, who took part in the global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP)…. Read the full press release