Daily Archives: February 11, 2014

Emirates inaugurates daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport to Taipei

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taipei became Emirates’ newest passenger destination when flight EK366 arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Monday inaugurating the airline’s daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport. “Emirates and Taipei began their partnership in 2003 when Emirates Skycargo launched freighter services from Dubai. I am proud that we have been able to… Read the full press release

AIRFRANCE KLM reported 5.7 million passengers in January 2014, +3.8%

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Passenger: disciplined capacity growth, increased load factor Cargo: load factor stabilized Air France:  new long-haul business class cabin unveiled Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — AIRFRANCE KLM January 2014 Traffic Results Traffic highlights 5.7 million passengers, +3.8% Capacity growth on the Americas network fueled by development in Latin America (+11.0%); capacity up +1.4% on North America Significant impact of medium-haul… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines открывает собственные регулярные рейсы из Иркутска в столицу Республики Корея – Сеул

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines, участник глобального авиационного альянса oneworld®, с 25 июня 2014 года открывает собственные регулярные рейсы из Иркутска в столицу Республики Корея – Сеул. Полеты будут осуществляться с периодичностью один раз в неделю – по средам. Вылет из Иркутска в 05:45, прибытие в Сеул – в 09:45. Обратный рейс вылетает… Read the full press release

Jersey’s first ever Wetland Centre opened its doors to the public on the World Wetlands Day

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JERSEY, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey’s first ever Wetland Centre opened its doors to the public Sunday 2 February, World Wetlands Day. The day marked the culmination of a four-year project to restore the wetland area, and create a visitor centre, around St Ouen’s Pond. The work was undertaken by the National Trust for Jersey, and jointly… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia named Virgin Australia as platinum airline partner of this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14)

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has today announced Virgin Australia as the platinum airline partner of this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE14). It is the first time Virgin Australia has sponsored Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event, which will see the airline provide return flights for international buyer delegates from North America… Read the full press release

Qantas to bid for the Moree – Sydney route under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qantas today (February 6, 2014) announced it has formally applied to operate on the Moree – Sydney route, under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John Gissing travelled to Moree to make the announcement and thank the community for all its support campaigning to encourage… Read the full press release

IHG signed 20-year management agreement with Al Khorayef & Sons Co for Staybridge Suites hotel in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a 20-year management agreement with Al Khorayef & Sons Co for a 189-key Staybridge Suites hotel in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Staybridge Suites property in Al Khobar and the third to be announced in Saudi Arabia. Al Khorayef… Read the full press release

Jet Airways won the 7th Loyalty Award 2014 for the “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” at The Lalit Hotel in Mumbai

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Adjudged winner for “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” MUMBAI, India, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was adjudged winner of the coveted 7th Loyalty Award 2014 for the “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” at The Lalit Hotel in Mumbai. The award was received by Mr. Kaushal Satam, Head – JetPrivilege, Jet… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines completes construction agreement with Unitechnik Systems GmbH and Varnero Construction for its cargo terminal 2

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the completion of a Turnkey contract Agreement for construction of its cargo terminal 2 and apron ,with Unitechnik Systems GmbH of Germany, and Varnero Construction on January 10, 2014. The total cost of the Cargo Terminal project is 107 million EURO. The construction of… Read the full press release

Ryanair introduced three times weekly service between Leeds Bradford – Girona Barcelona

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Leeds, UK, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are pleased to announce that Ryanair are introducing a three times weekly service to Girona Barcelona, serving the Costa Brava region in Spain commencing on 1st April 2014. Flights are scheduled to depart from LBA on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and will operate throughout the summer season… Read the full press release