Monthly Archives: February 2014

Aeroflot Group reports record 31.4 million passengers in 2013

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces record operating results in the modern history of the Company and Aeroflot Group («the Group») for the twelve months ending 31 December 2013. Key drivers of the strong operational highlights included: a marked expansion of the route network, fleet enlargement and passenger traffic growth. Highlights Aeroflot standalone: • Passenger… Read the full press release

Aeroflot reduced euro-denominated tariffs for international flights from the Russian Federation by 5%

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot has reduced euro-denominated tariffs for international flights from the Russian Federation by 5%, effective immediately. This measure is aimed at reducing the cost of transportation, which has recently increased due to the weakening of the Russian ruble. Aeroflot has worked with government bodies and other Russian carriers for several… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines’ biggest-ever booth at any trade fair will be at this year’s Travel Tour Expo of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association

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Manila, Philippines, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Travel Tour Expo (TTE) of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) will have Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) biggest-ever participation at any trade fair – at 1,100 square meters – to accommodate the volume of customers availing of PAL’s low-priced tickets that can only be bought at the TTE from February… Read the full press release

Original art piece from iconic contemporary artist Robert Rauschenberg will hang in the lobby of Park Hyatt Chicago

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Rarely seen series from iconic artist becomes centerpiece of hotel lobby and upholds Park Hyatt legacy of excellence in contemporary art Chicago, IL, US, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced the unveiling of an original art piece from iconic contemporary artist, Robert Rauschenberg, which will hang in the lobby of Park Hyatt Chicago. Titled Tropicana/Channel,… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia to double its employment of Indigenous staff by end of next year as part of its new Reconciliation Action Plan

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Key quotes “As the national tourism agency, Tourism Australia is committed to playing a leading role in the ongoing reconciliation process between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians” Frances-Anne Keeler, Tourism Australia “An important part of our country’s story-telling is sharing one of the world’s most ancient living cultures, and we will continue to engage with Indigenous… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport welcomed the first China Southern Airlines flight and announced record passenger numbers

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s a red-letter day for Christchurch Airport, with the arrival of the first China Southern Airlines flight and the release of record passenger numbers. The direct flight from Guangzhou brought 228 Chinese visitors to celebrate Chinese New Year in the South Island and marked the first time a Dreamliner has… Read the full press release

The Eastern Iowa Airport ends 2013 with over 1 million total passengers, first time since 2007

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Cedar Rapids, IA, US, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cedar Rapids, IA: For the first time since 2007, The Eastern Iowa Airport ended the year with a total passenger count over one million at 1,042,291. This is the second highest year ever, just shy of the record set in 2007 of 1,060,120. The month of December brought the… Read the full press release

Air France to install 2,102 new business class seats between 2014 and 2016 on its long-haul fleet

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A unique design for more comfort and freedom A fully flat seat bed for perfect sleep Direct aisle access for each passenger A 16-inch (41 cm) high definition touch screen with over 1,000 hours of entertainment Paris, France, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air France is continuing its move upmarket and is today unveiling its new Business class… Read the full press release

London Gatwick opens Platform 7 at its Gatwick Airport rail station

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Transport Minister Baroness Kramer officially opens the new platform London Gatwick contributed £7.5m to the project which cost £53m in total London Gatwick is already the best connected airport in the UK, serving 129 direct rail destinations Over 13 million air passengers and more than one million commuters use Gatwick station every year Upgrades are… Read the full press release

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett unveils $200 million investment program to repair and upgrade State’s natural treasures

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Harrisburg, PA, US, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Tom Corbett today offered a preview of his 2014-15 budget proposal with an announcement that he is launching Enhance Penn’s Woods, a 2-year, more than $200 million effort to repair and upgrade our natural treasures. The Governor is directing the pooling of resources and dedicating an additional $45 million… Read the full press release

WTTC research shows Travel & Tourism in South Korea to outperform its economy over next ten years

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London, UK, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — South Korea needs to continue to focus on policies, which support its Travel & Tourism industry’s excellent growth potential over the next decade. That is according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which has launched new research today. This shows Travel & Tourism offers excellent job and wealth prospects… Read the full press release

José Canales appointed Senior VP Latin America at Swissport International

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International (Swissport) today announced the appointment of José Canales as Senior Vice President Latin America (LATAM), effective immediately. In this role José Canales is reporting to Juan José Andres Alvéz, Executive Vice President Europe, Africa & Latin America. In his new position José Canales will be responsible for all ground… Read the full press release

Geneva-based FBO PrivatPort received license to deliver full range of services at Zurich International Airport

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Geneva-based FBO (Fixed Base Operator) PrivatPort, affiliated to Swissport Executive Aviation, received the license to deliver a full range of services at Zurich International Airport as of 1 January 2014. The new FBO license completes the network in Switzerland. Now the business line offers executive aviation assistance at all three main Swiss… Read the full press release

Christoph Horak appointed Country Manager Poland at airberlin

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Berlin, Germany, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 1st February 2014, Christoph Horak has been appointed as Country Manager with responsibility for airberlin’s sales activities in Poland. Horak (41) has been the Regional Manager for Slovakia and the Czech Republic since 2012 and is now taking over the important focus market of Poland. He replaces Tamas Hanyi, who… Read the full press release

Germany’s second largest airline airberlin announced new GSA Partnership with World Aviation Group’s Aviation Online Ltd

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Berlin, Germany, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin, Germany’s second largest airline, has retained Aviation Online Ltd, a subsidiary of World Aviation Group, to handle all sales and marketing activities in Malta for flights operated by airberlin and NIKI, the Austrian airline belonging to the airberlin group. Norbert Draskovits, Senior Vice President Sales Scheduled Services at airberlin: “With… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers reach agreement on new five-year contract

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Seattle, WA, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have reached tentative agreement on a new five-year contract for the carrier’s 2,500 clerical, office and passenger service employees. “It’s a tribute to the professionalism of the negotiators for the IAM and Alaska that we agreed on… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines to start 15 new nonstop domestic destinations from October and November 2014

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Post Wright Amendment Offerings from Dallas Love Field Available Oct. 13, 2014 Dallas, TX, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the airline will offer new nonstop service to domestic destinations from Dallas Love Field following the repeal of flight restrictions imposed in 1979 limiting the reach of Dallas’ most convenient airport. Southwest will… Read the full press release

Le Meurice announced partnership with the Théâtre du Palais Royal under the rubric of the Musical Mondays

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Paris, France, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since 1835, artistic creation has been a defining element of the art de vivre as practised at Le Meurice. In this grand hotel, art is synonymous with a certain French genius, because such luxury is an embodiment of creativity and innovation – historically the highest order of artistic expression. Under the… Read the full press release

First Cathay Pacific Freighter arrived at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central welcomed Cathay Pacific’s first freighter flight on Saturday. The first Cathay Pacific CX061 Boeing 747-8 freighter took off from Hong Kong and arrived at DWC on 1 February 2014. The milestone event was celebrated by a traditional water salute upon the freighter’s arrival at… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority encourages pilots to convert their licenses to equivalent EASA licence by 8 April 2014

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Restricted privileges to take effective from 8 April 2014 for National Licences London, UK, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pilots with a UK CAA ‘National’ (non-JAR/Part-FCL) licence flying ‘EASA aircraft’, such as Piper PA28s and Cessna 172s, are being encouraged by the Civil Aviation Authority to convert it to an equivalent EASA licence by 8 April 2014. Although… Read the full press release

Marriott comments on franchise management company White Lodging’s data breach

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Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of our franchise management companies has experienced unusual fraud patterns in connection with its systems that process credit card transactions at a number of hotels across a range of brands, including some Marriott-branded hotels.  They are in the midst of the investigation and are in close contact with the… Read the full press release

The Autograph Collection to debut in three of the world’s most exciting destinations

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Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Autograph Collection, an exclusive portfolio of hotels recognized for championing independence, is thrilled to announce its debut in three of the world’s most exciting destinations.  This season, Autograph Collection proudly welcomes Pier One Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia, the ocean front Pier South Resort in San Diego, California, and the Hotel Chicago (formerly the Hotel… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports reported record 2013 passenger figures for Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports, witnessed an 18% increase in visiting aircraft traffic and 6% increase in commercial aircraft traffic for 2013, compared to 2012. Yousif Al Hammadi, General Manager of Al Bateen Executive Airport, said: “Al Bateen executive Airport performed very… Read the full press release

Europe Airpost ouvre la première ligne aérienne entre Brive et Porto

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Brive, France, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jean-François Dominiak, Directeur Général d’Europe Airpost, en présence de Jean-Louis Nesti, Président de l’aéroport Brive-Vallée de la Dordogne, a présenté aujourd’hui à l’aéroport, la série de vols réguliers mise en place par la compagnie vers Porto. Pendant tout l’été Europe Airpost reliera en vols réguliers Brive à Porto, inaugurant ainsi la première… Read the full press release

Chef Daniel Boulud, Bar Boulud, Mandarin Oriental Boston, Boston

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Hong Kong, 2014-2-3 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce a partnership with renowned Chef Daniel Boulud to open Bar Bouludat the award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Boston in Autumn 2014. The French-inspired bistro and wine bar will be Chef Boulud’s first restaurant in Boston and will follow the successful format of Bar Boulud in New York and… Read the full press release