airberlin removes not permanently attached objects from its A330 to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions

Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each kilogram less weight carried on board an aircraft helps to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. That’s why airberlin is putting a pilot scheme into practice, as part of its eco-efficiency programme, in the course of which all the objects which are not permanently attached to an A330 are… Read the full press release

Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp met with Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley in his private residence in Toronto

Hon. Mark Brantley meets Isadore Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Isadore “Issy” Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts welcomed Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley to his private residence in Toronto earlier this month where the two discussed a range of subjects. Sharp noted that 53 years ago the… Read the full press release

AER LINGUS announced its summer schedule from George Best Belfast City Airport

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — AER LINGUS has today announced its summer schedule from George Best Belfast City Airport, featuring a great mix of city break and summer sun options to mainland Europe and London. And as an added incentive for early bookers, holidaymakers can get 50% off their checked baggage too. Holidaymakers can fly… Read the full press release

Aviation Officials Break Ground on 820,000 square foot Cargo Center at O’Hare International Airport

Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (October 30, 2013), Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation​ (CDA) and Erin Gruver, Executive Vice President of Aeroterm LLC​, to break ground on the 820,000 square foot O’Hare International Airport Northeast Cargo Center, a massive development project that will expand and enhance the efficiency of O’Hare’s… Read the full press release

oneworld alliance launched its new Visit Middle East fare following the addition of Qatar Airways

DOHA, Qatar, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visiting the Middle East is to be made easier and better value for international travellers with the launch by the oneworld alliance of its new Visit Middle East fare – offering attractive flexible fares on flights within one of the world’s fastest growing regions for air travel demand. The latest… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines successfully completed the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and renewed on the IOSA Registry

Seattle, United States, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today announced it successfully completed the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the IOSA Registry. The airline has been on the registry since 2006. “Ensuring the safety of our customers and employees is core to our responsibility,” said Brad Tilden, Alaska… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines invited to speak at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference

Dallas, TX, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference.  Raymond James will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website.  Details of the audio webcast… Read the full press release